Catering Bulletin
It’s important that we provide easy access to updates on stock and products that could impact your order. This bulletin details principal changes on availability issues and product changes.
Last Updated: 21 March 2024
Availability issues
These products are facing a temporary availability issue, however, alternative products are shown.
If you anticipate any significant and ongoing increase in your demand, please ensure you speak to your NHS Supply Chain: Food Account Manager about completing a demand capture form.
Unavailable Product
ABX979 – Nutritional supplement Savoury Chicken 7 x 57g
AYMES
Aymes International Ltd
Alternative Product
ABX974 Nutritional supplement Chocolate Shake 7 x 57g
AYMES
Aymes International Ltd
Unavailable Product
AGU003 – Salmon pink 213g (7.5oz)
Fontinella
IVORY & LEDOUX
Alternative Product
There are currently no nationally agreed alternatives for this product.
Unavailable Product
AGU027 – Salmon pink 418g (14oz)
Fontinella
IVORY & LEDOUX
Alternative Product
There are currently no nationally agreed alternatives for this product.
Unavailable Product
AJQ600 – Beans kidney red 800g A2
Fontinella
MARTIN MATHEW & CO LTD
Alternative Product
AGC043 – Red Kidney Beans 2.5KG
Fontinella
IVORY & LEDOUX
Unavailable Product
ADT670 – Galaxy Ripple
Mars
Mars Confectionary (Div Of Mars UK)
Alternative Product
ADT665 – Galaxy Chocolate
Mars
Mars Confectionary (Div Of Mars UK)
Unavailable Product
ADT774 – Bounty Bar 57g
Bounty
Mars Confectionary (Div Of Mars UK)
Alternative Product
ADT675 – Milky Way Twin Bar
Mars
Mars Confectionary (Div Of Mars UK)
Unavailable Product
ADR000 – Maggi Rich & Rustic Tomato 3kg
Maggi
Nestle UK Ltd
Alternative Product
There are currently no nationally agreed alternatives for this product.
Unavailable Product
AES062 – Canderel Red Tablets Individual Sachets 1000 x 2 tablets
Canderel
Portion Solutions Ltd
Alternative Product
There are currently no nationally agreed alternatives for this product.
Unavailable Product
AKM020 – Rice pudding minipot pack of 5 x 6 x 55g trays
Ambrosia
Premier Foods Limited
Alternative Product
AKM019 – Ready to eat hot or cold rice pudding 6x120g portion
Ambrosia
Premier Foods Limited
Delists and alternatives
We work hard to ensure product ranges are fit for purpose. When a product is delisted we strive to share a close alternative.
Unavailable Product
AJW040 – Maggi Instant Mash 2kg
Maggi
NESTLE
Alternative Product
AJC022 – Smash Complete Instant Potato mix powder 2kg
Smash
Premier Foods Limited
New products
Products that have recently been uploaded to NHS Supply Chain’s online catalogue.
No updates this week.
Back in stock
They were temporarily unavailable, but now these items are back in stock and available to order from our frameworks.
No updates this week.
New product specifications
These product specifications have recently been uploaded to NHS Supply Chain’s online catalogue. Please check allergen information online. Allergens may change, so please also check the ingredients labelling on the product received prior to use.
No updates this week.
Government Buying Standards for Food
See our Useful Links section if you would like an overview of Government Buying Standards and how these apply to food.
If you have any queries please contact your local NHS Supply Chain: Food Account Manager.