Artisan Food Trail members at Food & Drink Expo

Food & Drink Expo 2016, the biggest food and drink show in 2016 is coming to the NEC, Birmingham, 18th – 20th April.

Providing the number one route to the UK food and drink market, it helps hundreds of companies showcase their wares, including a number of Artisan Food Trail members.

Buyers and decision makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail to foodservice and manufacturing, will be visiting to uncover the hottest trends, latest product launches and the industry’s vision for the future.

The Artisan Food Trail members exhibiting are:

Blossoms Syrup – Stand F149
Blossoms Syrup is a unique British producer of 100% natural fruit syrups "Made with love in Bucks", best described as most versatile food and drink ingredients. There are 11 flavours available in different packaging to suit retail with 100ml bottles and gift boxes, food service companies, the on-trade and other food producers. Read more…

Breckland Orchard – Stand D168
A family owned soft drinks based in Cambridgeshire...making wonderful soft drinks...otherwise known as Posh Pop.
Founded by Claire Martinsen in Spring 2009 it has a range of 12 gently carbonated pressé style drinks. From Pear & Elderflower, to Strawberry & Rhubarb and Ginger Beer with Chilli.
There is also a range of No-Added-Sugar very low calorie presses in three flavours. Read more…

Love at First Bake – Stand N150G
Great Taste Award winning gluten and wheat free bakery based in the Brecon Beacons.
Producing cakes, sweet and savoury muffins, traybakes and brownies
Available for both foodservice and 'Grab n Go'. Read more…

Spice Drops – Stand E89
Spice Drops are liquid spices, a convenient and better tasting alternative to
dry herbs and spices: exceptionally versatile for use in a wide variety of food and drinks.
Now available in newly designed packaging to be launched at the show.
Read more…

To find out more about the event visit the website www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk

Breckland Orchard exhibiting at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2015

The Speciality & Fine Food Fair is coming to London, Olympia on 6th – 8th September 2015 and there will be a number of Artisan Food Trail members exhibiting at the trade show.

Breckland Orchard will be on stand 1760 showcasing their soft drinks range.
The gently carbonated softs drinks known as 'Posh Pop' do not contain artificial flavourings colourings or sweeteners.

A new 'No Added Sugar' range has been added for those wishing to enjoy a lower calorie soft drink.

More information about
Breckland Orchard here
Find them on Stand 1760
at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair

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Discover Artisan Food Trail members' products at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2015

We're pleased to confirm that several Artisan Food Trail members will be exhibiting at the Farm Shop & Deli Show at Birmingham's NEC on 20 – 22 April 2015.

This trade event is 'the place for people passionate about food' where all the big ideas, innovative suppliers and exciting products can be found.
For those businesses which are passionate about what they do, the Farm Shop & Deli Show is the perfect event for finding like-minded suppliers.

Meet over 400 suppliers, including several Artisan Food Trail producers, from the speciality food and drink sector.
There is also a live event programme enabling visitors to learn to maximise profit and understand key industry trends with lively seminars and debates from industry leaders.

The Artisan Food Trail members confirmed as taking part, so far, are:

Breckland Orchard
Breckland Orchard produce award-winning 'posh pop'. They make wonderful carbonated soft drinks with spring water as their base. No artificial colourings, flavourings or sweeteners. Stand R79

The Kandula Tea Company
Taking an innovative approach to create award winning bespoke and classic Ceylon Teas, plus Spiced Fruit & Herbal Infusions, from the island of Sri Lanka. Stand P85



TruffleHunter
A UK based family food business, sourcing truffles from their Sibillini Mountain location in Central Italy. Specialising in selling the absolute freshest high quality Italian truffles and truffle products. Stand V100

Womersley Fruit & Herb Vinegars
An artisan, family run vinegar producer and food brand.
The vinegars surprise first time tasters by exciting the taste buds in a way not usually associated with vinegar.
All recipes now have an even fruitier flavour perfect for a multitude of dishes and drinks. Stand V69

More information about the show here: farmshopanddelishow.co.uk

Artisan Food Trail members exhibiting at IFE 2015

A number of Artisan Food Trail members will be exhibiting at the UK's largest food & drink event –  IFE 2015 at London's ExCel from 22nd – 25th March.

Named as the ultimate product sourcing event, IFE 2015 provides the opportunity to meet a huge variety of food and drink producers, keep up to date with the latest trends and network with the industry’s finest.

Large retailers, convenience stores, independents, wholesalers, distributors, hotels, cafes, restaurants or contract caterers, will find exciting products and innovative ideas to inspire their businesses.

Many of our AFT members are taking advantage of IFE 2015 to launch brand new products and the producers confirmed so far are:

Breckland Orchard
A boutique soft drinks company making a range of award winning drinks known as Posh Pop! All drinks are gently carbonated and contain no artificial colours or flavours. Stand N1120

Capsicana Chilli Co
Capsicana was founded in 2009 with a tremendous passion for chillies and Latin American cuisine. At IFE 2015 they will be launching their brand new and unique single use cooking sauce range. Stand N1111

Emmett's of Peasenhall
A family business that has been making ham and bacon since 1820. All production takes place behind the store in Peasenhall where the original smokehouses are situated. Stand N1167

Filbert's Fine Foods
Producers of award winning nut snacks using 100% natural ingredients and without the usual method of deep frying, making them a much tastier and healthier choice. Filbert's are always concocting new and exciting flavours so do stop by and try their new recipes. All snacks are gluten and dairy free, and suitable for vegetarians. Stand N1125

Fudge Kitchen
Meet the Fudge Kitchen team boasting over 30 years experience in producing luxury fudge items from silky smooth sauces to indulgent drinking fudge. Maker and retailer of luxury, gourmet fudge products. Handmade and hand decorated in small batches by experts. Stand N1368

Holy Lama Spice Drops 
Spice Drops are concentrated natural spice extracts, a convenient alternative to dry herbs and spices and exceptionally versatile in a wide variety of food, bakes and drinks (hot and cold). Stand N1480

TruffleHunter
A UK based family food business, sourcing truffles from their Sibillini Mountain location in Central Italy. Specialising in selling the absolute freshest high quality Italian truffles and truffle products. Stand N1626

For more information about the event visit: www.ife.co.uk

WIN a Gluten Free Christmas Pudding, Posh Pop or The Hedgerow Cookbook in our Christmas competition

Make sure you take part in our spectacular 12 Days of Christmas competition as we have some fantastic prizes on offer, 37 in all.
Over the next few days we'll be telling you about the prizes you could win and today we feature the third three…

Gluten Free Christmas Pudding from Monkeypoodle Cake Company

This half pound traditional fruit and spice pudding is totally gluten free as Monkeypoodle believe everyone should be able to have their cake and eat it.


It would be the amazing centrepiece on the Christmas table when set aflame with a spoonful of warmed brandy.

Find out more about Monkeypoodle Cake Company on their website here

12 Bottles of Award Winning Posh Pop from Breckland Orchard

A case load of fabulous sparkling soft drinks made with passion in traditional and contemporary flavours. If you don't drink alcohol they are just perfect and if you do, then why not try them as a mixer or in a cocktail.

Find out more about Breckland Orchard on their website here

The Hedgerow Cookbook from Wild at Heart

Harvesting your own produce from the countryside is a pleasure available to everyone. There is real joy in turning nature’s bounty into delicious foods to enjoy with the family or to make into a lovely gift.

This book will inspire you to use your ‘harvest’ in lots of different ways.
It covers a range of easy-to-find (and identify) wild things which are really good to eat.

Wild at Heart are experts when it comes to turning the wild harvest into delicious preserves, try their Hedgerow Mincemeat (with crab apples and elderberries) – magical in mince pies, obviously
Medlar and Crab Apple Jellies – terrific with turkey, stonking with Stilton
Pickled Samphire – smashing with smoked salmon
Wild Plum and Spicy Medlar Chutneys – fantastic companions to cold cuts

Find out more about Wild at Heart on their website here

There are many more prizes in our 12 Days of Christmas competition so why not head over to The Artisan Food Trail website and
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Look out for further posts where we focus on the prizes you could win and remember the competition closes at midnight on 12th December 2014.

Food & Drink Expo incorporating Farm Shop & Deli Show 2014

It's just a few weeks to go before both the Food & Drink Expo and the Farm Shop & Deli Show get underway at the NEC in Birmingham.

These trade exhibitions help provide the route to the UK food and drink market where hundreds of companies get the opportunity to showcase their wares.
Attracting buyers and decision makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail to foodservice and manufacturing, the events enable them to uncover the hottest trends, latest product launches and discover new food businesses.

The Farm Shop & Deli Show is aimed at those from farm shops, delicatessens and artisan food outlets who are passionate about what they do and are looking for like-minded suppliers.

From the point of view of The Artisan Food Trail, we do like to visit as this gives us the chance to catch up with some of our members and to meet artisan food businesses who may be interested in becoming part of our ever-growing food trail.

We understand that food producers will be very busy meeting with potential buyers so if you would like us to drop by, do get in touch either by emailing info@artisanfoodtrail.co.uk or giving us a call on 0844 995 9996, so that we can arrange a suitable moment. If you're happy to let us just drop in on a more casual basis, we'd love to know.

As usual it is good to see that several AFT members will be exhibiting, so anyone visiting looking for top quality produce to stock we urge you to pay a visit to their stands:

In the Farm Shop & Deli Show…

Breckland Orchard
Award winning ‘Posh Pop’. Boutique soft drinks produced with passion and available throughout the UK. Stand F188

Capsicana Chilli Co
Crazy about chillies grown in their natural climates. Gourmet chilli sauce range. Stand A187

Lewis of London
Real Dairy Ice Cream from the Family Farm. Made in small batches using all natural ingredients, sourced from British producers wherever possible. Stand C160

Trotter's Independent Condiments
Purveyor of unusual, delicious and seasonal condiments based in Fife. Stand F166


In the Food & Drink Expo…

That Hungry Chef
A new London brand by a professional chef inspired by his travels around the world. Each product is unique and handmade in small batches and can be used in many different ways. Stand D258

Wherstead Park Food Show – 20th April 2013

Following last year's successful first event, The Food Show returns for a Spring date at Wherstead Park, Suffolk on 20th April 2013.

The Food Show promises to have a fantastic mix of quality stands made up of local food producers and suppliers where you can taste, sample and buy.

Amongst all the producers, we're pleased to say that there are number of Artisan Food Trail members attending – these are:

The Artisan Smokehouse A small family run and owned smokehouse on the Suffolk coast producing award-winning smoked food, made in small quantities to ensure quality and freshness.


They will be sampling a new luxury meat product and if enough people like it, it will become a permanent part of their food range.

Breckland Orchard Award winning ‘Posh Pop’. Produced with passion and available throughout the UK!

Yare Valley Oils Producer of a high quality Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil in Norfolk.




So if you are visiting, please be sure to visit our members' stands, we're sure you won't be disappointed!

For more information about the event visit: whersteadpark.co.uk

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival: 29th – 30th September 2012

The festival is held each year at Snape Maltings, situated on the river Alde in the beautiful Suffolk landscape of open skies, marshland and reed beds. For 2012 the event will be held over the weekend of 29th and 30th September.

This year the festival is expecting over 90 exhibitors showcasing organic vegetables, fresh and smoked fish, rare breed meat and game, cheeses, frozen yoghurt, jams, beer, wine and lager. Nearly all of the exhibitors’ businesses are based in East Suffolk, reflecting the high quality and huge array of food and drink in the region.

The Artisan Food Trail producers/businesses that will be attending are:

Alder Tree – Award winning ices are handmade on their fruit farm in Suffolk to a traditional family recipe. Made with only fruit, cream and sugar, they are naturally delicious.

Breckland Orchard – Award winning ‘Posh Pop’. Produced with passion and available throughout the UK.

Food Safari – Gourmet food experiences that go beyond a traditional cookery school. Unique days combine meeting inspirational food and drink producers with learning new skills like butchery and bakery.

The Artisan Smokehouse – A small family run and owned smokehouse on the Suffolk coast producing award-winning smoked food, made in small quantities to ensure quality and freshness.


The festival also hosts a two-day programme of talks, workshops and cookery demonstrations from top chefs. Confirmed Chefs that will be visiting in 2012 include Henry Harris, Matthew Fort, Angela Hartnett, Valentine Warner and Emma Crowhurst as well as many of the finest local Suffolk chefs.

For more more information about the event visit www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

Competition time! Win passes to Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival

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Courtesy of The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, The Artisan Food Trail has 2 pairs of day passes to give away for this year's festival being held on the 29th and 30th of September – if you win, choose the day that suits you.

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More about the festival
The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival began in 2006 to celebrate and publicise the abundance of Suffolks local produce and also to help people reconnect with the countryside and the food it provides. One of the objectives of the festival is to demonstrate the strong connection between food and the market towns, the villages, the countryside, the rivers and the sea. It returns again this year, running from 29th September to 14th October 2012 with the food and drink weekend being held over the weekend of 29th – 30th September 2012.

Photos: © childsdesign

The festival is held each year at Snape Maltings, situated on the river Alde in a landscape of open skies, marshland and reedbeds. The historic Victorian maltings are the best-preserved brick malt kilns in Britain and are home to the world-famous concert halls of the Aldeburgh Festival of Music as well as a collection of shops selling food, kitchenware, crafts, art, books and much else. In this uniquely beautiful setting, the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival has become established as one of the foremost food festivals in Britain.

This year the festival is expecting over 90 exhibitors showcasing organic vegetables, fresh and smoked fish, rare breed meat and game, cheeses, frozen yoghurt, jams, beer, wine and lager. Virtually all of the exhibitors’ businesses are based in East Suffolk, reflecting the high quality and tremendous variety of food and drink in the region.

So far these are the The Artisan Food Trail producers/businesses that will be attending:
(Click the names to find out more about them)

Alder Tree

Breckland Orchard

Food Safari

The Artisan Smokehouse

The festival also hosts an impressive two-day programme of talks, workshops and cookery demonstrations from top chefs. Confirmed Chefs that will be visiting in 2012 include Henry Harris, Matthew Fort, Angela Hartnett, Valentine Warner and Emma Crowhurst as well as many of the finest local Suffolk chefs.

For more more information about the event visit www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

Fathers' Day Chilli Fiesta bringing spice to Bedfordshire this Sunday!

Nicely planned to fall on Fathers' Day, the 2012 Chilli Fiesta will take place at The Mansion House, Old Warden Park on
17th June.
Last year's event was a staggering success with thousands of people flocking from across the UK. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever before.

There's no better way to spend a fantastic Father's Day with guaranteed fun for all the family. Just a few of the treats in store include: demonstrations from award winning chefs in the Chilli Kitchen; Chef's Academy Cook-along and stalls offering free samples and selling everything chilli from cheese to chocolate.
If things get too hot, you can quench your thirst in the Chilli Bar which sells chilli beer and other refreshments. To keep children entertained there will also be circus games, a funfair and entertainers.

Among the many food exhibitors, these are the 

Artisan Food Trail producers that are confirmed as taking part:

Cardona & Son
A small and family run producer of the loveliest and tastiest rare breed pork - on menus in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire pubs.

Edible Ornamentals
Situated in Chawston, Bedfordshire where market gardens are abundant and growing delicious vegetables is simply a way of life. Passionate, slightly obsessive chilli growers.

Samphire
Award winning food from Norfolk smallholding.
Gary Rhodes said their rare breed sausages were the best he's ever tasted and Giles Coren gave their pork pies 10/10.

Alder Tree
Award winning ices are handmade on their fruit farm in Suffolk to a traditional family recipe. Made with only fruit, cream and sugar, they are naturally delicious!

Bray's Cottage Pork Pies
Famous award winning hand made pork pies well known amongst foodies nationally for being the pork pie unlike other pork pies.

Yare Valley Oils
Producer of a high quality Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil in Norfolk.

Breckland Orchard
Award winning ‘Posh Pop’. Produced with passion and available throughout the UK.



Here are just a few of the fun activities on offer at the 2012 Chilli Fiesta...

Chef's Academy Cook-Along
Spice up your meal times and join in cooking some of the hottest dishes around. All the equipment and ingredients is provided so you just have to turn up, pay £5 and be prepared to have some fun!
What's more, there will be an Academy Award prize of free tickets to the Rhythm Festivals for whoever creates the best dish.

Chilli Arena
Sit back, chill out and enjoy the live music, circus acts, flame-throwers and a wide range of other entertainment throughout the day at the Chilli Arena.

Chilli Bar
If things get too hot, you can quench your thirst in the Chilli Bar which overlooks the entertainment area and sells chilli beer, real ales, soft drinks and other refreshments.

Chilli Kitchen
Can you stand the heat of the Chilli Kitchen?
Showcasing some fabulous, fiery food these free demonstrations are presented by award winning chef Raj Mandal throughout the day.

Chilli Eating Contest
How much heat can you handle?!

This competition is only for the brave! See if you can you beat last year's winner.
Only £3 to enter and you could win free tickets to this summer's Rhythm Festivals at The Mansion House.

Gardening Academy
Throughout the day there will be demonstrations from a range of gardening experts including Artisan Food Trail member Joanna Plumb from award winning Edible Ornamentals demonstrating the secrets of growing a successful chilli crop. In addition, Kathy Brown will talk about edible flowers and local honey man Wally Thrale on bee-keeping.

What's more the fiesta will host its very own version of Gardeners' Question Time. A panel of horticulture experts from Shuttleworth College will be able to answer any gardening questions you may have. Just turn up with your question on the day.

Garden Quarter
For those of you with green fingers this area will provide you with a wide range of unusual plants, seeds and equipment. Not to mention a wide range of chilli plants of course!

World Food Quarter
The world is your oyster in the World Food Quarter. You can wonder from stall to stall at your leisure, try before you buy and give your taste buds a well deserved treat!

For more information about the event visit the website: www.chillifiesta.org