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Bidfood and Direct Seafood scoop wins at MSC UK Awards 2023


adding: “Plus, it makes our pizzas taste even better.” Wholesaler and distributor Bid- food and frozen and fresh fish supplier Direct Seafoods of Bid- fresh scooped the Marine Stew- ardship Council (MSC) UK Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year award for their focus on seafood sustainability. The awards ceremony, now


in its tenth year, was held on 26 October at the Fishmongers’ Hall in London and celebrates the achievements in sustainable fishing across the UK. The two businesses oper-


ate under parent company Bidcorp UK. Andrew Selley, chief executive


of Bidcorp UK, said the award is a “testament to the teams’ hard work and achievements over the past year”. He added: “Sourcing fish responsibly is paramount to both businesses and we passionately believe in promoting the most sus- tainable products available to us”. Seth McCurry, MSC UK & Ire-


Andrew Selley said the award is a “testament to the teams’ hard work”


land senior commercial manager, said: “We are thrilled that Bid- food and Direct Seafoods have been awarded the Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year at the MSC UK Awards. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for both companies as they celebrate their first-ever win


in this category.” The MSC UK Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year award is judged on the number of MSC- labelled products, variety of MSC- certified species on sale and volume of MSC-certified fish on sale to UK foodservice companies. Previous winners of the award


Gosnells meadery raising £500,000 to challenge ‘stagnant’ cider category


Foodservice supplier Santa Maria has introduced a new


online recipe hub and brochure with the aim of giving operators inspiration and ideas to help elevate their nacho offering.


With the increasing trend among consumers to try Mexican food when dining out, the hub aims to enable operators to create elevated food experiences. The website includes a range of 10 nacho recipes including a nacho salad bowl and nacho crispy chicken. Santa Maria’s


taste creator Barnaby MacAdam said the crispy tortilla chip’s fun and colourful visuals


appeal to consumers, while its popularity with operators is due to its versatility, relative ease to prep in the kitchen and the “additional revenue opportunity” the snack offers.


Kraft Heinz has launched the second instalment in its playbook series, ‘Sizzling


Stacks’ following on from the release of its first playbook in the summer. The book is designed to enhance the


include Brakes and M&J, which is owned by Sysco. Mead producer Gosnells has launched a £500,000 equity fund- raising campaign in a bid to chal- lenge the cider market. While the global mead mar-


ket is worth around £345m, the global cider market is worth almost £13b, with the UK cider category worth around £3b.


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Gosnells’ founder Tom Gosnell (pictured) said the cider category is “stagnant and lacks the innovation and premiumisation seen in other alcohol categories”. He said Gos- nells’ 4% ABV sparkling honey- based drinks, which are labelled as Nectar, could “fill this void”. It is hoped the six-figure sum,


of which 50% has already been met by existing shareholders, will


also help to expand Gosnells’ pres- ence further into the on-trade. Gosnells was founded in 2014


and claims to be London’s first meadery in 500 years. It is stocked in 75 hospitality venues including Cubitt House, Drake & Morgan and Brewdog. Alongside raising funds, Gos-


nells is searching for a location to open a second bar. It launched a


trading experience for Heinz Selection members, an initiative which connects independent burger houses with the Heinz brand. The resource includes insights,


culinary expertise, and industry guidance on how operators can achieve commercial success this winter season.


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News in brief Catering equipment


manufacturing company


Fri-Jado has appointed Sanita Rani as its new UK business development manager. In her role, Rani will seek to further support the distributor market, as well as the chain and group accounts and contract catering


opportunities. She most recently worked as account manager for meat-free food company GoodLife. Rani said it is “hugely exciting” to join the company which has a “longstanding


reputation for not only offering a first-class product portfolio but also for exemplary after-sales support, as well as a creative and collaborative culture”.


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