How a humble apple could cost you dear

Here's a word of caution from LeaseCar.uk:

If you eat an apple or any other fruit if you toss the core or any uneaten portion of the apple, banana or  other fruit out of your car, van, lorry, bus or whatever, you could end up with a hefty sum of money for littering.

A spokesperson for Leasecaruk told That's Food and Drink: "Drivers could be given an on-the-spot fine of up to £150 if caught throwing an old apple core out of the window.

"Although having a quick snack on the go is common for most of us, throwing something outside can be classed as littering - even if the item is biodegradable or an animal comes along and eats it."

This law also covers half-eaten sandwiches, etc, so to be safe rather than sorry, take your food  waste home with you or bin it responsibly at the next available waste bin. 

(Image courtesy of Golda and Pixabay)

Fever-Tree Shakes It Up With Launch of New Cocktail Mixers Range

Fever-Tree, the UK's top-selling mixer brand, has today unveiled an exciting new range of three cocktail mixers expertly crafted to take the fuss out of making cocktails at home. 

The brand's track record for putting quality, taste and choice back into the mixer aisle now sees them expand beyond carbonated mixers for the first time, to offer cocktail lovers more choice in this exciting, fast-growing category.

Cocktail consumption has been skyrocketing in bars and restaurants since reopening post-Covid, with the market doubling in value over the past year.12 months. 

But consumers thirst for cocktails doesn't stop as they leave the bar.  While the more adventurous will continue to treat themselves at home and shake from scratch, many are still put off by the quantity of ingredients required as well as by the time, effort and knowhow needed to recreate their favourite cocktails.

But thanks to Fever-Tree's new range, consumers no longer have to squeeze copious amounts of limes or buy niche liqueurs and syrups that end up being half used and gathering dust in the back of a cupboard. 

Using only the finest naturally sourced ingredients including zesty limes from Mexico, Italian Blood Oranges and Kenyan coffee beans, Fever-Tree have created the ideal mixer bases to create fantastic, delicious cocktails.  All that's left for the consumer to do is combine them with their favourite brand of rum, vodka or tequila and delight their friends and families with the very best quality cocktails, with no degree in mixology required! 

Said Rose Cottingham, Head of Innovation at Fever-Tree: “We know our consumers love the idea of re-creating an 'at bar' experience at home nowhere more so than with a  premium G&T but when it comes to cocktails they can often be put off by feeling they don't have the knowhow or struggle to replicate the quality and taste of what is on offer in their favourite bar or pub. 

"We have spent many months and countless hours refining our new cocktail range, ensuring we have arrived at three fantastic mixers that will give consumers the confidence to create enticing and sophisticated cocktails with ease. 

After all, we know cocktails are the perfect way to elevate any occasion, so we wanted to create something for consumers which meant they could spend less time worrying about the drinks and more time enjoying them with friends and family.”

Fever-Tree cocktail mixers:

Espresso Martini - Made with the finest Kenyan Coffee extracts with notes of vanilla. Simply add vodka and shake over ice, for a rich and smooth Espresso Martini. 

Classic Mojito - For a zesty & refreshing Mojito, we've combined the finest Mexican Limes with fresh Moroccan Mint. Simply add rum and plenty of ice and stir for a mojito in minutes, 

Classic Margarita - Crafted with the finest Mexican Limes blended with juicy Italian Blood Orange & delicate Scottish sea salt. Simply add tequila and shake or stir over ice for a deliciously zesty & authentic margarita.

Available nationwide in Sainsburys, Waitrose and online at Ocado. RRP £4.50 for 500ml.

What is the Fever-Tree story?

Back in 2005, Fever-Tree co-founders Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow pioneered the premium mixer category, bringing choice, quality, and excitement back into the category. 

They travelled to the ends of the earth to source the finest ingredients, including quinine from the border of Rwanda/Democratic Republic of Congo, ginger from the Ivory Coast, India and Nigeria, and lemons from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily.

Fever-Tree is now the world's leading supplier of premium carbonated mixers for alcoholic spirits by retail sales value, with distribution to almost 80 countries worldwide. The company sells a range of carbonated mixers to hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, and retailers.

Fever-Tree was recently voted as the bestselling and top trending mixer brand by Drinks International for the ninth year running.

https://fever-tree.com/en_GB

May News from Masons of Yorkshire

A decade ago, Karl and Cathy Mason set up a facebook page about one of their favourite topics: gin.

They began posting reviews of their favourite finds, followers followed, and soon 10k people were on the page. It started to take up a lot of time and they had the lightbulb moment: what if we did this all the time? 

And Masons of Yorkshire was born. And in June 2023 the company, now employing 24 people, celebrates ten years in the business and is based in beautiful Bedale, and exports all over the world. The original distillery was destroyed by a fire in 2019, and the brand has grown back bigger and stronger.

This year sees the first foray into Tropical - a London Dry infused with mango, pineapple has been massively well received all over the country. With big brands such as Strongbow and Sierra Tequila coming through with great new products with tropical flavours, this is the summer to go full-on feel good flavour.  

This month also heralds a collaboration with Magic Rock Brewery: the Botanicalist Gin & Tonic IPA.

Launched just in time for Beer Day Britain, (15 June 2023) and Father's Day (18 June 2023) these two Northern English powerhouses Masons of Yorkshire and Magic Rock Brewery have paired up to launch Botanicalist, a zesty Gin & Tonic IPA, packed to the brim with juniper and hops, all brewed and canned in Yorkshire. Combining state-of-the-art distilling with cutting-edge brewing techniques, this is a delicious mix of eight different botanicals made into a clean and crisp classic IPA.

World Cocktail Day 13 May, 2023: Masons of Yorkshire also creates outstanding vodkas. Masons has just launched a delicious twist on the negroni at the Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden. Out of the Night is their version of a Negroni but made with Mason's Espresso Vodka, Punt e Mes, Luxardo Maraschino Liquer and garnished with a cherry. 

It is the perfect drink for a pick-me-up and the end of the night, or a post-dinner cocktail, but with the crispness of the Espresso Vodka and the cherry flavours we're seeing people enjoy them in the summer sunshine too. A deliciously indulgent drink that can be enjoyed all day. It is so popular they ran out of our vodka the other day, and someone had to run to an independent down the road and top up stocks. I visited last week - such a great spot to go if you're in town with exceptional staff - and drinks!

B2B wise, Karl says: "This year we're ensuring that we'll attend as many trade shows as possible. It's been incredible for us to get back out on the road and meet customers face to face again and letting them taste our products. 

"As the big retailers only do range reviews twice a year, it's vital for us to keep the momentum going with our small independents as they are the backbone of our business. We've just attended the Harrogate Flower Show, about to go to the Lichfield Food Festival, RHS Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Food Festival, and many more - it's going to be a busy summer. Come and say hello if you're around."

https://www.masonsofyorkshire.com.

Kaytea Leads the Iced Tea Charge With a New White Peach and a Re-Energised Sparkling Rosay

Hot on the heels of its NEW game-changing Sainsbury's, Deliveroo, M&S, Zapp & Spinneys listings, Kaytea coldbrew teas drinks is fulfilling its 2023 pledge to not only continue innovating but move 100% from glass to aluminium.

June 23 will see the arrival of a NEW flavour:

WHITE PEACH (new): Showcasing green tea's unheralded prowess as the perfect light yet refreshing setting for white peach to prosper.

N.B. Did you know white peach is more delicate than yellow peach & blends seamlessly with our sublime cold brewed green tea

SPARKLING ROSAY (repackage): There's also a TASTEFUL repackage for Sparkling Rosay, quite possibly the most sophisticated iced tea within the Kaytea stable! Inspired by the unique flavour profile of a well-balanced Rose; Rosay is a 95% rose tea infusion that combines with pink guava and cherry, apple, radish and sweet potato concentrate to create an effortlessly effervescent iced tea.

According to Kaytea founder, Kevin Tang, 'Having underpinned our reputation as a perfect 'soft drink that can pair with delicate foods (tie-ups with Sainsbury's & M&S's sushi counters), we've now backing our urban listings with a move from glass to aluminium which is better suited to more urban focused retailers like Zapp, WeWork & Deliveroo.

Kaytea is a leading voice in the UK's growing iced tea movement that is predicted to exceed £285m by 2024.  For all kombucha's chiller cabinet momentum the fact remains that functional drinks are not everyone's cup of tea.

According to Kevin, "I realised long ago that there's a si
gnificant void in the soft drinks aisle that resides between bland sugary pop and overtly worthy functional brews.  Our primary focus has always been our tea prowess, which is why we visited over 250 tea estates to unearth the best providers of quality teas (black, white & green).  Yes, we could have easily added blends of lab made vitamins & minerals to claim some arbitrary health claims but that seemed counter-intuitive to our quest to be known for best-in-class, organic ingredients."

White Peach & Sparkling Rosay move to striking slimline cans will broaden Kaytea's reach and extend its appeal among farmshop & deli,  airlines, catering, vending & festival operators.

Kaytea.co.uk

Both 330ml lines will retail £1.60-£1.80 a can

Clearspring Launches UK-First Caffeine-Free Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha

Top authentic Japanese and Organic fine foods specialist Clearspring is launching the UK's first Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha. Kuwa (桑) is Japanese for mulberry and Matcha (抹茶) is Japanese for powdered tea. 

Just like traditional Matcha, Kuwa Matcha is a vibrant green, finely ground powder. Instead of tea leaves it is made using mulberry leaves and unlike green tea Matcha, it is naturally caffeine free.  

Clearspring Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha is made using the finest quality organic and sustainably grown mulberry leaves that are grown in Kagoshima, Japan, where volcanic soils and humid climates make for ideal growing conditions. Once harvested the leaves are steamed, dried and ground into a fine powder which is just as versatile and delicious as traditional Matcha.

Kuwa Matcha has a delicious, balanced flavour that's less astringent than the taste normally associated with green teas and Matcha tea powder. It's the perfect zero caffeine alternative for consumers who enjoy the taste of Matcha but wish to reduce or avoid caffeine in their diet.

Maria Dawson, who is the Managing Director at Clearspring said about the new addition: “Mulberry leaves have been enjoyed in Japan for centuries in either loose leaf or ground powder form. We're extremely excited to be the first to offer a premium quality authentic and Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha in the UK. It perfectly complements our existing organic Matcha range whilst tapping into the growing demand for low or no-caffeine hot and cold beverages.

“Clearspring Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha also delivers on flavour. It has a very similar taste to our premium Matcha, with a mellower taste that is smoother on the palate, especially when enjoyed as a latte. You can also use it for cooking and baking!”

Clearspring's existing offering includes several popular Matcha products such as Organic Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Premium Grade Matcha, Matcha Shots and a range of Organic Matcha-blend teabags with flavours including Matcha Sencha, Matcha Ginger, Matcha Turmeric, Matcha Three Mint and Matcha Genmaicha.

Treat Your Dad to a Father's Day Gift from Salcombe Brewery Co.

Salcombe Brewery Co. has a range of fantastic presents for beer-loving Dads this Father's Day. Our favourites include a Brewery Tour Voucher (£20), a Pub in a Box (£19.99) and a Gift Pack of 6 Beers (£12), all available to order online from www.salcombebrewery.com for delivery to Dad's door.

Brewery Tour Vouchers (£20.00 from salcombebrewery.com) 

The ideal gift for anyone who would enjoy a behind the scenes tour of an award-winning brewery and an extended tasting session. The ninety minute brewery tour starts with a welcome drink in the taproom. This is followed by a tour of the brewhouse and the chance to grill the experts on any beer-related topics. The tour ends in the taproom, where visitors enjoy a flight of Salcombe beers. Brewery tour vouchers cost £20* and can be bought online at www.salcombebrewery.com.

Salcombe Brewery Co. Pub in a Box (£19.99 from salcombebrewery.com)

A Salcombe Brewery Co. 'Pub in a Box' is the perfect gift for any beer fan and includes everything they need for a quiet night in. There are three different options in the range, including a gluten-free set, and each contains some of Salcombe Brewery Co.'s fabulous beer, tasty snacks from the west country, branded glasses, beer mats and bar towels.

Six Beer Gift Pack (£12.00 from salcombebrewery.com) 

You can mix and match six cans of beer from Salcombe Brewery Co.'s Discovery range to create your own very special gift pack for Dad. The Discovery range includes Salcombe Pilsner, Salcombe Pale Ale, Breeze and Island Street Porter so there is something to suit all tastes.

Salcombe Brewery's range of beer gifts and merchandise is available from www.salcombebrewery.com and the on site brewery shop. For further information on Salcombe Brewery Co. please visit www.salcombebrewery.com follow Salcombe Brewery Co. on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  

* Brewery tour vouchers are valid for one year and can be used to book tours within that period. All brewery tours must be booked in advance.

 

Sandford Orchards' Father's Day Gifts

Sandford Orchards has a wonderful and fantastic range of gifts ready to be delivered to your dad this Father's Day. 

Devon Red Mini Keg & Glass Set (£23.00 from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk)

Perfect for parties and sharing with his friends, the Devon Red Mini-Keg gives Dad the chance to practise his pint pouring skills at home. This kit contains a 5 litre Devon Red Mini-Keg and a Sandford Orchards branded pint glass.

Pub in a Box  (£22.00 from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk)

Treat Dad to Sandford Orchards' Pub in a Box, which is filled with Devon cider and snacks. This hamper contains: a 500ml bottle of Devon Mist, Shaky Bridge and Fanny's Bramble plus a 440ml can of Devon Red, a packet of Burts Crisps and Burts Popcorn, Pork Scratchings, a Sandford Orchards pint glass, some beer mats and either a bottle opener or sunglasses.

For their full gift range and for further information on Sandford Orchards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk, follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

Dads Deserve Melt-in-Your-Mouth Flapjacks This Father's Day

Genuinely melt in your mouth flapjacks delivered straight to your door are a delicious treat for all dads this Father's Day. 

Made in Devon by Flapjackery using the finest British ingredients, these syrupy chunks of gluten-free flapjacks are a delicious treat, whether they're packed into a rucksack in readiness for  snack time during an outdoor adventure, or they're enjoyed with a cup of fine English tea at breakfast time -  even better if they're slightly warmed and smothered in Devon clotted cream!

Order a box of six chunky treats for just £22.50 or 12 for £45.00. With different flavours like golden salted caramel fudge, milk chocolate orange, cherry bakewell and lemon drizzle they're as moorish as they sound and as dads tuck into the sumptuous flavours they'll be feeling a whole lot of home baked love.  

Order online and have Flapjackery's delicious Father's Day flapjack boxes, all in recyclable cardboard, delivered straight to your dad's door.

All flapjacks are suitable for home freezing and have a varying shelf life, depending upon the ingredients, with the shortest shelf life two weeks.

www.flapjackery.co.uk

6 Box for Father's Day £22.50

Millionaire Flapjack

Caramel Latte Flapjack

Chocolate Fudge Flapjack

Milk Chocolate Orange Flapjack

Golden Caramel Flapjack

Raspberry & White Chocolate Flapjack

12 piece box  £45.00

Millionaire Flapjack

Caramel Latte Flapjack

Cherry Bakewell Flapjack

Chocolate Fudge Flapjack

Clotted Cream Fudge Flapjack

Milk Chocolate Orange Flapjack

Golden Caramel Flapjack

Lemon Drizzle Flapjack

Peanut Butter Brownie Flapjack

Raspberry & White Chocolate Flapjack

Salted Caramel Fudge Flapjack

Rocky Road Flapjack

www.flapjackery.co.uk

You won't go pasta these! New! nSriracha Chilli, Original Mac N'cheese, from Kabuto at Tesco

This will be a fantastic find for your pantry! Brand new Kabuto Mac n'Cheese pasta pots. Bursting onto the shelves at Tesco, there's a sizzlingly hot Sriracha Chilli and creamy, oozy Original variations to tantalise the tastebuds and take you on a fun, fusion flavour journey. Available at Tesco stores now. 

These are  the first ever pasta meals from Kabuto, (normally known for its and they're the 'posh pot noodles') are easy peasy cheesy pots of goodness, perfect for Mac n'Cheese obsessed and for those busy souls who need a quick, decent meal packed to the brim with taste. 

It's the ultimate in comfort food heaven and is only ever four four minutes away! Stun your colleagues and make them go spinach pasta green with envy when you whip out this perfect pot at lunchtime, or look forward to a #macncheesemonday when you get home if you just haven't got the energy or time to cook.

After successful roll outs at Ocado and Sainsbury's, this will be Kabuto's third retail listing for their pasta pots. 

Kabuto has modernised this universally acclaimed and beloved dish and made it easier than ever to get your cheesy fix. What specialist items and tools do you required? Nothing more complicated that some cold water and a microwave. 

So, what does this mean, exactly? No more crunchy mac, just proper, soft, squishy tubes of pasta mixed with the creamiest of creamy sauces.

With a market beating 12g of protein too, this is a filling fix that will banish grumbling tummies. No more feeling hangry! 

And there are no additives, preservatives or artificial colours and stuffed full of ,quality ingredients, all Kabuto products are now 100% Vegetarian to cater for Veggie and flexitarian lifestyles too.

And when you're done, pop the whole thing into your recycling, because all of Kabuto's product packaging is100% recyclable and the UK business is carbon neutral, too.

Kabuto Founder Crispin Busk says:- “A Tesco listing for our new Mac N'Cheese is the dream. For far too long the instant mac and cheese at the supermarkets has meant crunchy pasta, bland sauces and no real taste at all, we knew it was time to revitalise and reinvent this delicious dish. 

"We've nailed noodles and it was time to perfect pot pasta, and we think we've smashed it with our new range. We can't wait for the nation's pasta fans, busy families and possibly even the odd hungover foodie to enjoy our latest range of deliciousness. Sales of convenience food is booming and consumers are looking for adventurous meals that don't break the bank."

Available at Sainsburys, Ocado and now Tesco, RRP £1.50 for 85g.

Check out where Mac n'Cheese lives for recipe ideas, hacks, fun and more: https://www.tiktok.com/@kabutonoodles 

Nutritional Values

Original

Fat 2g per 100g

Fat of wich saturates 1.1g per 100g

Salt 0.6g per 100g

Protein 4.6g per 100g

Calories 128 per 100g

Siracha

Fat 2g per 100g

Fat of which saturates 1g per 100g

Salt 0.7g per 100g

Protein 4.6g per 100g

Calories 127 per 100g

 

New Sainsbury's Local now open as part of Coventry Station Masterplan

Passengers travelling to and through Coventry’s busy railway station, plus local residents and shoppers, have been trying out a new Sainsbury’s Local that's now open as part of the recently upgraded station buildings.

Now serving a specially selected range of Sainsbury’s convenience products, including freshly cut sandwiches and the retailer’s delicious food-to-go range, the new store is open to customers from 6am to 11pm every day of the week. 

Sainsbury’s Coventry Station Local also features a healthy selection of fruit and veg as well as a host of delicious branded and Sainsbury’s own brand staples from salads to savoury snacks and sweets. It also has a general merchandise offer that includes a collection point for picking up products from Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing when customers order them online.

Fresh bread, rolls and pastries are baked in the store every day and there's also a Costa Coffee machine and in-store juicer for busy commuters and customers on the go to pick up a refreshing drink.

Customers can choose to check out using Mobile Pay or SmartShop, Sainsbury’s scan, pay and go technology, which allows them to pay for products using their smartphones, making the process quicker and more convenient. Using SmartShop in conjunction with a Nectar account also allows customers to benefit from ‘Your Nectar Prices’, personalised discounts in the Nectar app that are based on the things people buy the most.

Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Property Director, said: “We’re really pleased to have opened a fresh, modern store as part of the redevelopment of Coventry Station and Coventry's iconic Friargate. Our station Local stores consistently prove a hit with customers, who appreciate being able to pop into Sainsbury’s whenever they are passing through, and I look forward to seeing our new Coventry Station store flourish.”

Liam Roberts, Coventry Station Local Store Manager, said: “It’s great to now be open for business in Coventry Station, serving and helping customers as they try out their brand new Sainsbury’s store.

“I’m really thrilled with the response we’ve had from people so far. I’d like to thank everyone for being so welcoming, as well as my team who are doing a fantastic job and enabling us to get off to a flying start.”

Councillor Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change, said: “I’m really happy to see this new store open, it will be a great asset for commuters and for local people. The new extension to the station has really made its mark and now there is good reason for everyone, not just train passengers, to pop in. I’m looking forward to the rest of the units being occupied to help give a warm Coventry welcome to everyone who is arriving by rail.”

Maria McCarron, Station Manager for Avanti West Coast at Coventry station said: “Our customers are really starting to see the benefit of the new station. Easier access, improved, better facilities and now the start of the retail transformation with the arrival of Sainsbury’s, and more shops to follow later this year.

“We’re also just about to open our new Courtyard area on platform 1, offering our customers a place to relax whilst they wait for their trains.”

Sainsbury’s Coventry Station Local is the latest addition to the retailer’s extensive portfolio of stores that can be found in train stations throughout the UK. Prior to its Coventry Station store, Sainsbury’s recently opened a new Local in London Waterloo Station earlier this year.