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Friday, 15 December 2023
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Sandford Orchards Collaborates With Moons Cider to Launch Orchard Moon
Says Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards: “Moons Cider, from Somerset, was the winner of our 2022 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards.
"Part of their prize was to work on a collaboration cider with us and I'm obviously delighted to see this come to fruition. Tom Moon worked closely with our head cider maker, Andy May, using the best apples from both counties to create Orchard Moon.”
Created using Yarlington Mill apples from Somerset and Brown's apples from Devon, Orchard Moon (ABV 6.5%) is a luscious and juicy cider.
It has deep aromatics and complexity from Yarlington Mill, complemented by the crisp, green apple zing of Brown's, which combine to produce a full-bodied cider with a light sparkle and medium dry finish.
Andy May, Head Cider Maker at Sandford Orchards comments:”Tom was a very worthy winner of the Breakthrough Cider Awards. It was great to be able to share my knowledge and experience with him in blending Orchard Moon. It's a combination of two of my favourite apple varieties, which really represent everything great about West Country cider.”
Tom Moon, owner of Moons Cider said: “I was unsure about creating a medium/dry cider. I was concerned it might be too dry and challenging with the single varieties we were using but it was great to work with Andy, as he made sure to balance the strengths of both so that they complemented each other perfectly. We're excited by the final blend and think this is a cider people will enjoy and keep coming back to.”
Barny continues: ”We set up the Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards in 2019 to celebrate and support excellent whole juice cider producers from around the UK to help secure the future of real British cider. Winners of these awards benefit from priceless help on the journey including the chance to work with us on a collaboration cider.”
He adds:” Tom Moon has been making cider for more than ten years, having started as a teenager. When he won the award, he was producing around 10,000 litres of cider on his own whilst juggling his main job as a builder. We think Moons has what it takes to become a very successful business and are delighted to play our part in supporting Tom to achieve that.”
Founded in 2002, independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards is based in Crediton, Mid Devon in the oldest working cider mill in the UK. The area has long been known as one of the most fertile parishes in all of Britain, both for its grazing and ability to grow apples. Crediton sits in the lee of the moors, so receives the right amount of rain and the right units of heat in summer.
Sandford Orchards takes a fresh, natural and low impact approach to producing cider. Combining tradition and innovation, Sandford Orchards produces an award-winning range of core session, traditional, fine and fruit ciders.
For further information on Sandford Orchards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk, follow Sandford Orchards on X, Facebook and Instagram.
For learn more about Moons Cider please visit www.moonscider.co.uk and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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Tuesday, 12 December 2023
PACE announces new order
PACE Steel Belt Systems, which is a global leader in conveyor belt solutions, proudly announces the successful acquisition of their first order for the PACEMatic Auto Belt Tracking System with this new customer.
This exciting deal solidifies their commitment to cutting-edge technology and operational excellence, as they partner with a major flat bread manufacturer based in the UK who is expanding into Poland.
The PACEMatic Auto Belt Tracking System, renowned for its advanced tracking capabilities, will be seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing processes of their client. This collaboration underscores PACE Steel Belt Systems' dedication to providing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance precision and efficiency in the food industry.
"We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone with the successful acquisition of our first order for the PACEMatic Auto Belt Tracking System with this new client," said Paul Lawson, Managing Director at PACE Steel Belt Systems.
"This collaboration highlights our focus on delivering innovative solutions that optimise production processes and ensure the highest standards of performance for our clients."
The PACEMatic Auto Belt Tracking System is designed to enhance belt alignment, reduce maintenance downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency. PACE Steel Belt Systems is proud to contribute to the success of our client's flat bread manufacturing operations and looks forward to further collaborations within the dynamic Polish market.
Celebrate the UK’s beloved pubs with Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK)
With pubs facing unprecedented challenges, there’s never been a better time to pay tribute to this wonderful British institution.
In its latest cover story, the magazine zones in on the success stories giving the industry hope, while also offering guides to classic pub dishes, the best beers, desi pubs and perfect spots for pub purists.
Glen Mutel, editor of Food, said: “If the pandemic made many of us long for the pub, the threat of losing our locals has really brought home just how important they are.
“Fortunately, there’s another story to tell, the story of all those who are finding ways to keep pubs afloat, from the punters clubbing together to ensure their locals remain community owned, to the chefs creating a new type of gastropub, designed to please every kind of customer.”
Also in this issue, we meet the chefs keeping culinary traditions alive in the Indian state of Goa; enjoy a meal of buffalo banh mi on a Native American reservation in South Dakota; and try out the many speciality sausages of Franconia, Germany. All this, plus the best of Lima, Bucharest and Tromsø.
In addition, expect the usual mix of thought-provoking features and easy-to-follow recipes from world-renowned contributors.
Don’t miss:
• Deconstruct: Yule log — the lowdown on the dish also known as bûche de Noël
• My Life in Food: Rapper and broadcaster Big Zuu on okra stew and Jamaican food
• Try it Now: How chefs are putting a savoury spin on French toast
• Five Ways With: Get the best out of oysters
• Recipe Journal: Four potato dishes from around the world
• Make Perfect: Tips for mastering tom yum soup
• The Pioneer: Paris-based chef Mory Sacko on blending French, West African and Japanese cuisines
26-PAGE DIGITAL EZINE SAMPLE https://magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/food-dec23/
Fast facts
Issue 22
On sale date: 7 December 2023
Price: £5.10
Website: nationalgeographic.com/travel
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Owens Coffee Unveils Perfect Waves Café
Perfect Waves Café is located just off the A38, adjacent to Endsleigh Garden Centre, offering an easily accessible pit stop for those passing by to indulge in a cup of sustainably sourced coffee, freshly roasted on-site, beautifully brewed tea and delicious local produce. Find Perfect Waves Café at The Roastery (Ivybridge, PL21 9JL), open from Monday to Saturday from 9am - 4pm. Four-legged friends are welcome inside the new café and in the existing outdoor seating area.
Lorraine Bridden, Managing Director of Owens Coffee, says: “We’ve opened Perfect Waves Café to give our passionate team the opportunity to showcase everything we do, from our organic and Fairtrade coffee to our expertly brewed teas and locally sourced produce.
“Our customers will have a choice of coffees, including a house blend or a single origin of the day, plus our organic Decaf. We’ve installed our Rancilio RS1 coffee machine for our professionally trained baristas. The machine is an extremely high-tech piece of kit, which is programmable so that we’re able to make consistent, precision-made coffees. Our teas, Devonshire Tea and Perfect Waves infusions are also a feature of the drinks menu.
“Customers visiting our new space can look forward to an all-round experience with top-quality produce brought to you by our friendly team of baristas.”
The new café is proud to serve Owens’ freshly roasted coffee beans, all of which are 100% certified organic and Fairtrade, having been expertly roasted on-site. Choose from a variety of brewing methods, served black or with Trewithen’s Barista Milk or plant-based alternatives.
The inspiration for the name, Perfect Waves infusions will also star on the menu, alongside hot chocolates and soft drinks, from local suppliers Luscombe Drinks, Gusto Fairtrade & Organic Drinks, Tarka Springs, Four Elms Apple Juice and Courtney’s Apple Juice.
The menu has been developed around showcasing locally sourced produce, where possible, featuring a selection of sandwiches, paninis, light bites, fresh cakes and pastries with organic and vegan options (subject to availability). Sourced from local producers and suppliers including Cakewhole, Tamar Fresh, Foxcombe Bakehouse Bars, Burts Crisps, Mr Filbert's snacks, Plough to Plate and Flapjackery.
The Roastery - a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility designed to have a low environmental impact - has been home to Owens Coffee since 2018. This is where they clean-roast, package and distribute their organic and Fairtrade coffee across the UK, both to consumers and businesses. It also houses a shop, contemporary training facility and events space where visitors are welcomed, with tours and tastings for wholesale customers, and professional barista training. A range of coffee experiences and masterclasses can be enjoyed by coffee enthusiasts, including their Latte Art Essentials Workshop.
Owens’ range of freshly roasted coffee beans can be purchased from the shop alongside Perfect Waves infusions and a full range of brewing equipment; tried, tested and recommended by the team.
For more information about the new café and upcoming coffee experiences at The Roastery, please visit the website at owenscoffee.com, follow @owenscoffee_ on Instagram and Owens Coffee on Facebook and @PerfectWavesCafe on Instagram and Facebook.
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