More delicious news as SHORE wraps up a successful summer with Two Wins at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

We have featured SHORE on previous occasions and we are thrilled to an announce that  SHORE was rightfully honoured with the titles of Snack & Accompaniments Product of the Year and Healthier Choice Product of the Year for their Seaweed Chips.

After a recent run of major supermarket listings in Scotland, SHORE, The Scottish Seaweed Company (SHORE), has followed the success with two major awards at the 23rd Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, which recognise outstanding food and drink businesses across the country.

SHORE was honoured with the titles of Snack & Accompaniments Product of the Year and Healthier Choice Product of the Year for their Seaweed Chips, delicious snacks that are not only better for you but also better for the planet. too.

These accolades reinforce SHORE’s ongoing commitment to transforming sustainable, locally sourced Scottish seaweed into nutritious products that taste absolutely delicious.

With recent launches in both Tesco and Morrisons, along with a new Salt & Balsamic flavour being launched in Sainsbury’s and introduced early last month, the last several months have been a remarkable journey for the brand.

“We're obviously thrilled to receive this prestigious Scottish award” said Keith Paterson, head of SHORE. “It’s a strong endorsement of our Seaweed Chips, a product proudly made here in Scotland from a uniquely sustainable Scottish food source. 

"This summer, it’s been a privilege not only to be gaining traction with major retailers but also to resonate with food and drink professionals within the Scotland F&D industry itself.”

SHORE’s Seaweed Chips are now available in select Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op, and Sainsbury’s branches across Scotland. The new Salt & Balsamic flavour has recently been added to their Sainsbury’s range. All flavours can also be found in hundreds of independent stores across the country, as well as in Holland & Barrett and Booths locations nationwide.

That's Food and Drink believes that these SHORE Seaweed Chips will make a tasty and healthy addition to the snack tables at many Christmas parties this December!

https://www.shoreseaweed.com

SHORE celebrates awards

SHORE the Scottish Seaweed Company proudly announces not one but two awards at this year’s Great Taste awards, the largest and most trusted food & drink accreditation scheme in the entire UK. 

Widely regarded as the UK’s most reputable food and drink scheme, The Great Taste Awards are a highly regarded benchmark for fine food and drink, one that's dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the food world. So it's with considerable pride that SHORE has been honoured with a total of three stars at this year’s awards.

The company’s accolades include a much coveted two-star award for their newly launched Chilli Ramen Broth, and a one-star rating for their already popular Peking Duck Seaweed Chips.

Joining the ranks of the company’s previous Great Taste winner, Sweet Sriracha Seaweed Chips, these awards further solidify SHORE’s continuous commitment to turning sustainable, local Scottish seaweed into better-for-you products that never compromise on taste. Ever!

The team are especially proud of their newly launched Chilli Ramen Broth, an innovative, plant-based Asian-themed liquid Broth crafted from all-natural ingredients, including their very own Scottish seaweed. 

It offers a healthier, more convenient way to enjoy a high-quality ramen experience at home. The judges were effusive in their praise, stating: “This is umami in a glass. An enticing, wholesome aromatic broth – umami, salty and chilli, all well balanced. A light and fresh instant ramen.”

This success marks the second triumph for their new Ramen Broths, with the Miso Ramen winning Gold at the Free From Food Awards earlier in the year.

“We're really delighted by this double win at the Great Taste Awards,” said Keith Paterson, head of SHORE. “It's a great endorsement of the quality of the SHORE products we offer, and all the hard work from the team that has gone into creating them.”

SHORE’s Ramen Broths can be found in independent stores up and down the country and online at Amazon. Their Peking Duck Seaweed Chips can also be purchased in hundreds independent stores across the country as well as selected Coops in Scotland, Holland & Barrett and Booths nationwide.

https://www.shoreseaweed.com

SHORE wins Gold at Free From Food Awards 2023 with new products

"The first award win for SHORE’s Ramens - an innovative new range of plant-based, Asian-inspired Broths."

SHORE the Scottish Seaweed Company (SHORE) is delighted to announce they've won three coveted prizes at the recent national Free From Food Awards 2023. The brand won Gold and Bronze for their newly launched Ramen Broth range, as well as a silver in the snacking category for their Smoky BBQ Seaweed Chips - the latest addition to the already popular Seaweed Chips range.

This announcement marks the first award win for SHORE’s Ramens - an innovative new range of plant-based, Asian-inspired Broths. The broths provide a simple-to-cook solution for a high-quality ramen experience at home. Their plant-based ramen broths utilise SHORE’s own sustainably harvested Scottish seaweed to create a naturally umami-rich flavour. With two delicious flavours Miso & Chilli, the broths come in recyclable Tetra packs that serve two and have an RRP of £3.79.

SHORE, said: “We are delighted to receive these prizes from the prestigious Free From Awards, particularly the recognition for our new range of Ramen Broths. We saw the opportunity to offer food lovers their own delicious ramen experience, that is both naturally healthy and delivers a restaurant style experience at home. It once again shows just how versatile seaweed can be as a foodie ingredient.”

http://www.shoreseaweed.com.

Two Unique New Brown Rice Crackers from Clearspring

Japanese and organic fine foods specialist Clearspring has added two exciting new gluten free, authentic, vegan and organic Japanese Brown Rice Cracker flavours to its award-winning snacks range: Black Pepper & Tamari and Green Nori & Tamari.

The new Organic Japanese Brown Rice Crackers are made using only the finest quality organic wholefood ingredients. The Organic Black Pepper & Tamari is perfectly balanced with tamari and a hint of black sesame seeds. The Organic Green Nori & Tamari is enhanced with the umami found in tamari, the unique taste of green nori, one of the most popular sea vegetables, and an added hint of black sesame seeds.

Maria Dawson, Director at Clearspring said about the new additions: “The majority of Japanese and Asian rice crackers are made using white rice and usually contain fish stock, added sugar and MSG. It took over a year to perfect these two new and unique recipes, which deliver on wholegrain crunch and taste whilst being minimally processed using organic wholefood ingredients.

“Our Organic Brown Rice Crackers offer consumers a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of organic wholegrain brown rice and are a wholesome plant-based food perfect for any occasion.”

Clearspring's Organic Japanese Brown Rice Crackers are made by third-generation family producers in Japan's Hyogo prefecture, where they have been perfecting the art of rice cracker production since 1952. They are truly artisanal in their approach, employing only traditional methods and expertise to ensure each batch is perfectly baked.

Alongside the two new flavour additions, Clearspring's Organic Japanese Brown Rice Cracker range includes two original flavours: award-winning Organic Black Sesame and Organic Whole Sesame.

All four Clearspring's Organic Japanese Brown Rice Crackers are:

Organic

Vegan

Gluten Free

A source of Fibre

MSG-free

Non-GMO

Made in Japan

Available in 40g pack size