August Customer Newsletter – Food
This Month’s Promotions and Market Movers
This August, we are excited to offer you some great promotions from Knorr, MOMA, Nestlé, Reflex and Seabrook.
See our Downloads ▼ section for more details. You’ll also find our Market Movers information, showing key price changes or inflation details for essential categories – milk, cheese, fish and more – as well as the latest industry news.
Healthcare Catering Live in September 2024 – See you there!
This September, we are thrilled to be taking part in the HealthCare Catering Live show, as part of our collective commitment to excellence in healthcare food service.
Our Lead Dietitian Idrees Anwar will host a special guest presentation while Michael Sharp, our Culinary Specialist. Our Culinary Ambassador Nick Vadis will cook up an exciting workshop focused on food for children and young people. Join us as we contribute to the transformation of patient care, one meal at a time.
See our Useful Links section for more information on Healthcare Catering Live.
Meanwhile, Idrees has recently been shortlisted for an award…
Foodservice Cateys 2024 Shortlist Announced
We are very proud that our Lead Dietitian Idrees Anwar has been shortlisted at this year’s Foodservice Cateys, for the Rising Star Award.
Idrees has made and continues to provide an outstanding contribution to NHS Supply Chain: Food with his innovative approach to improving hospital food standards.
He is making the world of Dietetics accessible to all and his fun, friendly and positive energy is truly inspiring!
Please join us in congratulating Idrees – fingers crossed.
Summer Seasonality – Our Chef’s Top Pick for August
The summer season brings with it an abundance of fresh, vibrant produce, offering a burst of colour and flavour – from British broad beans and courgettes to beetroot and sweet berries.
To celebrate summer we asked our Culinary Specialist Millie Morgan to share her favourite seasonal produce, to inspire you to elevate your summer dishes and make the most of nature’s freshest produce…
| Recipe Ingredients | Quantity |
| Whipping cream | 600ml |
| Strawberries | 200g |
| Vanilla pods | 0.25 |
| Caster sugar | 75g |
| Bronze leaf gelatine | 10g |
My top pick for August would have to be the great British strawberry! Bursting with vibrant flavour, natural sweetness and juicy goodness, they are the ultimate summer treat in my opinion. Enjoy them on their own or dip them in some melted chocolate for a touch of indulgence. Looking for a delicious strawberry summer recipe? Why not try our Strawberry Panna Cotta from our Cakes and Bakes Culinary Concept for a refreshing and elegant dessert that perfectly captures the true essence of the summer season.
Millie Morgan, Culinary Specialist, NHS Supply Chain: Food
Recipe Method
- Remove the tops from the strawberries and wash well. Cut the strawberries into small dice. Cut the vanilla pod in half and scrape the seeds from the pod. Place the vanilla pod into the milk and cream.
- Heat the cream and milk in a pan but do not boil. Whisk in the sugar.
- Soften the gelatine in cold water once soft squeeze any excess water out then whisk into the warm cream.
- Spoon half of the strawberries into the base of the disposables. Strain the cream mix through a fine strainer and pour into the dishes.
- Chill overnight to set then top with the remaining strawberries.
Skills and Chefs Academy Edgbaston Events – A sizzling success!
Earlier this month, our Culinary and Dietetics team hosted two summer Chef’s and Skills Academy training events at the Iconic Xcelerate with Edgbaston space at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, training over 25 NHS Chefs and General Catering Assistants across the Midlands region.
The days were full of expert-led training, live cooking demonstrations, nutrition talks and more. We are thrilled to share that the team received a fantastic 10/10 score for both days! Thank you to everyone who took part and made it the success it was. The team are looking forward to hosting the next round events in autumn, so keep your eyes peeled.
Useful Links
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Healthcare Catering Live Event
More details about this event on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham
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The 2024 Foodservice Cateys Awards
Celebrating the individuals, teams and businesses shaping the foodservice industry on 11 October 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London hotel.
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Category Contacts - Account Managers
Regional ICS managers (previously called account managers) and contact details for other supporting services.
Downloads ▼
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Food Savings Promotions
Promotional savings on selected food or drink products for a limited time only.
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Market Movers Key Price Changes
A monthly snapshot of key price changes within the food and beverage market.