Herald Meets Takeaway Demand Quality disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald has stepped up its supply of foil trays, lids and bagasse hot boxes and burger boxes in a bid to support its growing customer base at this critical time.
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ith pubs and restaurants operating as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak, Herald is meeting increased demand and supplying to the wider market, alongside its usual food to go and chip shop customers. Herald has also seen a rise in demand for its paper, single and double wall, 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz hot paper cups and plastic cups as the UK public follows the Government’s advice and avoids social settings, opting to enjoy drinks on the go. Managing director of Herald, Yogesh Patel comments on the company’s current focus: “Our disposable goods are in high demand at the moment and we’re working around the clock to ensure that we meet our customers’ needs and keep the supplies flowing. “These are uncertain times for everyone and we need to be prepared to react in order to best support all of our customers, including chip shops, takeaways and those in the pub and restaurant trade, so that they can continue operating to protect their livelihoods. “Our aim is to have the widest selection of disposables available, while ensuring
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the fastest possible delivery.” Herald is also supplying a full range of hygiene wear, including gloves, aprons and hats, along with disposable cutlery. Its popular Mr Chip birchwood chip fork continues to be a popular choice in chip shops around the UK as more establishments switch from plastic to wooden, more environmentally-friendly disposables. The company’s natural birchwood cutlery selection is part of its quality Rootier range, which includes a mix of wooden stirrers, skewers, ice-cream and lolly sticks, ice-cream spoons and chopsticks. Yogesh comments: “Choice has always been key to the Herald brand and we’re constantly extending our overall range to cover a full mix of materials, including eco and completely compostable choices. It’s great to be associated with a full selection of eco-friendly products, including the easily identifiable ‘Mr Chip’, which is a long time favourite for so many of our customers.” With over thirty years since its inception, the company is renowned for its vast catalogue of goods that provides an unrivalled breadth of choice. It’s been careful not to sacrifice quality for price and adheres to a standard, refusing to stock products that fall below a certain grade in order to protect the company’s reputation and its customers’ expectation. For further information on Herald and its products, log on to www.heraldplastic. com or call 0208 507 7900. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • April 2020
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