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The Year March-es On! Let’s Work Together

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Wing Yip Introduces New Biodegradable and Compostable Range from Green Earth

ing Yip, the UK’s leading Oriental Grocer, has added a sustainable fully biodegradable and compostable range of bowls, cups, plates, cutlery and takeaway boxes, to its in-store and online product offering. Produced by Green Earth, the products

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have been developed as an alternative to disposable, single-use items made of plastic, thermocol or paper. The ‘paper-style’ bowls, cups and plates are created using ‘bagasse’ – a dry, pulpy, fibrous residue that is produced as a byproduct of the sugar cane refining process. The cutlery and lids for the cups are made from 70% non-GMO corn and 30% talc. All components of the range are suitable for handling both hot and cold contents, and are microwaveable, freezer safe and oil resistant. The introduction of the Green Earth range across all Wing Yip Superstores and online shop, is part of the company’s ongoing sustainability plan, and demonstrates its commitment to the reduction of waste across the grocery, foodservice and hospitality sectors. Wing Yip Director, Ennevor Yap, commented: “We are fully committed to making sustainable items increasingly accessible to our customer base and are supporting product innovation that can help lead to a step-change in our own supply chains and within the wider industry.” The Green Earth range is available across all Wing Yip Superstores – including Birmingham, Manchester, Cricklewood and Croydon – and via delivery on the online shop www. wingyip.com

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McWhinney’s Boss on get the ‘new’ normal

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Come and Joins Us for just £20! Chippy Chat are celebrating their 10th year

Unseated!

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Get Trumping for the NHS! Play your cards right

SeRIOusly Good!

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And more people realise how delicious these sauces are

Are You Naughtea or Nice? HThe UK’s Tea Drinking Habits Under Lockdown

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McWhinning Together! McWhinney’s Boss on how we can get back to a ‘new’ normal By Austen Dack

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ecently I took time out to discuss the Covid-19 situation with the King of Sausages Kevin McWhinney. His family have been producing high quality Irish pork sausages since 1898! Kevin has recently battled illness himself so knows what it means to be in total lock down! Austen: Hi Kevin how have things been at McWhinney’s since the lock down? Kevin: It’s been unbelievable. We went from making and delivering hundreds of thousands of sausages a day to fish and chip shops (via wholesalers) to almost nothing overnight. We always produce at full speed here at McWhinney HQ, so we were left with plenty of stock and no orders. Austen: How has that affected your staff? Kevin: Our staff are very loyal to us and a very big part of what makes our product so good. I protected them on full pay, with the aid of furlough, until such a time we move back up to full capacity again. We are now working again with a skeleton staff as shops start to open to ensure availability for shops across the UK – we stand ready and able to restock shops again. Austen: How was the bank in helping with your bridge loan to help fund this payment for staff etc? Kevin: Not great. I had to assume I was going to pay all of our suppliers and staff for three months and assume no one would pay McWhinneys (worst case scenario). This was a large sum to borrow at a very uncompetitive rate. Austen: What have you done at the factory in order to guarantee the safety of your staff? Kevin: Many things. We have taped off areas in the factory to ensure the correct distancing measures are in place. In the canteen one person only uses a table and staff breaks have been split for additional safety. We have even set up a system for the washroom to only allow one worker in at any time. They wear gloves under gloves, masks and faceguards, plus clean overalls every day. We also have a temperature control system in place to test incoming staff and obviously anyone showing symptoms would be sent home immediately without entry to the factory on full pay. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

Austen: Did you make gains with retailers (sales) as some of the other pie and meat manufacturers have? Kevin: No, our products are mainly sold in fish and chip shops and restaurants. Our RSP is quality for the right price, not something that larger retailers’ buyers are used to handling. Austen: Are you ready for the re-opening of shops on mass? Kevin: Yes, we are now working again in order to refill empty shop freezers. McWhinney’s sausages are a staple of the chip shop trade, so we expect to figure boldly in the new smaller menu era. Stock is available now so to avoid sell-outs I feel that it would be advisable for shops to order fresh stock ahead of opening. Austen: How can shops make the most of the situation? Kevin: We have to all work together and share our successes. I realise it’s not a one size fits all scenario, but there are some great things happening out there and we will all have to learn to adapt and listen Austen: What makes a McWhinney’s sausage so good on the smaller menu? Kevin: You can cook a box of sausages in around 7 minutes. Click and collect slots will need to be regimented and a product like our sausages will help to get meals out faster. McWhinney’s are made with the finest ingredients, which the majority of people are looking for especially from a treat from a takeaway meal. Austen: What was your tip for shops on the vulnerable in lock down? Kevin: There are over 1.5 million people (like myself) actually in complete lock down. We have not been allowed out for at least 12 weeks. If we could help to feed them a few days a week alongside their siblings, that is a 6 million audience right there waiting to be fed. Austen: What will be the new normal? Kevin: Social distancing, no walk ins, click and collect, & home deliveries. Thankfully, our sausages heat and travel well! Austen: Any tips on cooking a great sausage? Kevin: I am not one to teach my grandmother to suck eggs most of our customers cook our products to perfection. One tip would be however not to tempted to over fry them. McWhinney’s new advert gives a useful guide to getting back open. (Front page) www.mcwhinneys.com 7

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Contact

McWhinney’s Sausages Ltd, 10 Balloo Way, Balloo Industrial Est., Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT19 7QZ Tel: 028 9127 1811 Fax: 028 9127 1795 Email: info@mcwhinneys.com Web: www.mcwhinneys.com

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hippy Chat are celebrating their 10th year this year and it’s never been a more challenging time to publish! Every month thousands of you enjoy a FREE copy of our 52-page magazine plus all of the news and views printed on our social network sites and www.chippychat.co.uk. With uptodate features, fantastic design and details on all that is good and great in the industry, we are an invaluable tool for all fish and chip shop owners, managers and staff. Chippy chat is owned by Isle of Ely Produce too so we also understand from the supplier side of the industry too and what it takes to market many famous brands within the industry (not just potatoes). We have great relationships with range manufacturers, batter suppliers, fat and oil distributors, fish wholesalers, drinks manufacturers and much more besides. With the ongoing virus situation some of our partners have been looking at their cost base and finding ways to save money. This will lead to a decrease in revenues in certain areas for us, whilst our overall costs remain the same. In order for us to maintain the usual service and a 12-month continuous supply of the nation’s favourite fish and chip magazine, we are today asking you to join our Chippy Chat Plus scheme. To celebrate our 10th year, we have reduced the price of membership to just £20 a year. This will include 12 monthly copies of Chippy Chat delivered FREE to your shop/ business. As well as 12 copies of Chippy Chat, you will also get priority access to our events like our famous Field to Frier open day and the Chippy Chat Chip Barons’ Ball. We will also offer subscribed shops first access to in magazine reviews and also offers and giveaways from our trading partners. Even without all the other benefits (and there will be more to come), the reduced £20 subscription fee works out at little over £1.60 a month. To join email austen@chippychat.co.uk or visit www.chippychat.co.uk Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

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A Message of Support to Quality Fish & ChIp Shops of Great Britain W

hether you’ve decided to close during the current Covid-19 crisis to safeguard staff and customers or have now moved to take-away and delivery to serve your community, we understand these are uniquely challenging times. We at Sarson’s are proud to serve quality fish & chip shops of Great Britain and as such we want to make sure we do what we can to support you in the coming months and hopefully in happier times ahead. To that end we want to celebrate the great work you do for your communities by launching a ‘Proud to Serve Our Community’ Facebook campaign. From generally keeping morale up with great fish & chips, to delivering to the elderly and vulnerable, or offering food boxes and even free fish & chips to NHS workers, we want to hear all about it! Share your story on Facebook and mention @SarsonsforChippies and the hashtag #ProudToServeOurCommunity for your chance to win your next wholesaler order paid for by Sarson’s. Helping to keep you going in these tough times or to give you a helping hand when things get back to normal. Our panel of industry experts will judge all valid entries based on the activity and quality of the post and award the following to six deserving chippies: Overall winner Your next wholesaler order up to the value of £500 Five runners-up Your wholesaler order covered up to the value of £200 Plus, for every entry we will donate £20 to Hospitality Action, helping those most in need in the hospitality sector. See our Facebook page @SarsonsforChippies for more information and full terms and conditions. Here’s to you, the truly Great British chippie, we’re proud to serve you just as you are proud to serve your community! Keep safe and well, From all the team at

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Unseated! 2021 National Fish & Chip Awards cancelled due to COVID-19

he 2021 National Fish & Chip Awards has been cancelled due to the current situation with coronavirus in the UK which has led to many fish and chip shops and restaurants temporarily closing. The announcement was made by competition organisers Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry. Entries for the 2021 National Fish & Chip Awards were due to open on 1 May 2020, with judging to take place in late summer ahead of the awards ceremony next January. In light of COVID-19 restrictions and the resulting closure of many UK fish and chip businesses, Seafish have decided to cancel this year’s competition, and turn its focus to helping fish and chip businesses to get back on their feet as quickly as possible. Marcus Coleman, CEO at Seafish said, “We’re aware of the huge impact COVID-19 is having on fish and chip businesses across the UK. In over thirty years of running the National Fish & Chip Awards, the industry has never faced such a difficult situation and it’s very sad that so many shops have been forced to temporarily close their doors over recent weeks. “Although we’re unable to go ahead with the awards this year, we are fully committed to supporting the UK fish and chip sector through this difficult

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time. We are focusing our efforts on how we can support all the shops and restaurants that bring us our fish and chips and ensure everyone can get back to enjoying our favourite dish as soon as possible.” “Some shops, including many previous finalists and winners of the National Fish & Chip Awards, have remained open to run home delivery and collection only services, to ensure people can still enjoy the best fish and chips available. Their creativity, innovation and spirit are truly remarkable. We hope to incorporate all of this great work in the awards programme for next year. With our valued sponsors and partners we will continue to support the shops in these trying times.” This decision gives 2020 winners The Cods Scallops the time to promote themselves after COVID 19 had looked to cut short their promotional time. To find out about the awards visit the National Fish & Chip Awards section of the Seafish website or contact the Seafish project team directly on fishandchips@ seafish.co.uk. Seafish is working on a range of initiatives to support seafood businesses during coronavirus, including collating information on how businesses are being impacted and using this to inform regular updates to government. It is also regularly updating information on support and advice available on its website www. seafish.org/article/coronavirus-updatesfor-the-seafood-industry Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

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Get Trumping for the NHS! Food supply chain workers play their cards right, alongside NHS staff

brand-new edition of Top Trumps, honouring Covid 19 key and essential workers, hits shops recently – with takeaway owners (food service) getting a mention in the game. The game lauds and applauds those key and essential workers who have saved Britain during the Pandemic.. from doctors and nurses to less high-profile professions such as pest controllers, midwives and sea merchants. Politicians, who are depicted on the Top Trumps card by Boris Johnson and journalists are included too. One of the four scoring sections in the new game is ‘Unsung Heroes’ .. and in that category it is the partners of key workers who come out top. They get a maximum 10 out of 10. Binmen and binwomen scored a point lower at nine out of ten. Less unsung heroes like doctors (8), nurses (8) and police (7) fare lower. In its card citation Top Trumps point out that being a partner of a key worker is “stressful and worrying”. Claire Simon, from Top Trumps, says: “Every single frontline key worker is, of course, a heroine and hero and would each score 10 (or even 11) out of 10 by any reckoning if we had devised a Hero category.

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“By creating an Unsung Heroes category, we have ensured varying marks, in keeping with the game’s core classic and its unique and much-loved branding.” In this version of the celebrated card game 30 different professions are listed, each marked in typical Top Trumps style across four separate scoring categories: 1. Unsung Heroes: In the pack Top Trumps explains: “All our key workers are heroes, but some jobs are often less praised. We want to make sure key workers are given the praise they deserve”. 2. Street Style: Top Trumps explains: “Neon is in! This section assesses the gear and garb a key and essential worker wears”. 3. Gadgets & Gizmos: “What equipment the worker uses and carries to do their job.” 4. Originated: “The year in which profession was established (or in the case of religious and spiritual workers the estimated year: 50,000 BC!). Top Trumps Britain at its Best: Key Workers is available priced £5 exclusively at: winningmoves.co.uk and comes in a twin deck (the other pack being Britain at its Best: Hospitals. And the dual Britain at its Best deck really IS Britain at its very best, literally. The whole product - from concept to completion – is 100% British, with the cards being manufactured by The St Austell Printing Company in St. Austell, Cornwall. The £5 price for both packs includes postage and packaging and the Top Trumps makers say £1.50 from each dual deck sold go to the NHS. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

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SeRIOusly Good! Rio, the top 10 canned drink, loved by your customers and a must stock!

t was back in 1994 that Hall & Woodhouse, the 243-year-old Dorset based family brewer famed for its Badger Beer, launched a new, real fruit juice based soft drink called Rio. Launched originally as Rio Riva, the brand proved an instant hit with consumers thanks to the high quality, super-fruity, unique tropical flavour which transports taste buds straight to sunny climes and happy times! Today Rio is a Top 10 Carbonated Adult Soft-Drink Brand in the UK* with consumers drinking over 1m litres** every month, and as a result Rio outperforms the Adult Soft Drinks market. Almost 50% of total Rio sales go through the Food Service Channel*** with Fish & Chip shops across the UK delivering a significant proportion of that volume. The regular Rio Tropical variant contains 10% real fruit juice and lightly sparkling spring water and has sugar tax paid. Rio

Tropical Light is an alternate variant with no added sugar and is sugar tax exempt. Both variants are available in 330ml can and 500ml PET bottle meaning more versatility for your customers, allowing them to either ‘drink now’ or ‘drink later’. Other than its great taste and highquality liquid, you also won’t find Rio in any of the big supermarkets. Our focus has always been on independent retail, and on serving the Food Service channel. This means that Rio is the only Top 10 canned drink in your chiller that can’t bought in a supermarket, allowing Food Service customers such as yourselves to make a great return and offer a something different. There are 3 great reasons for you as an independent business owner to stock Rio: 1. It will help all of us to keep backing smaller, independent business’ by offering them something exclusive that the supermarkets don’t have! 2. The Rio Brand is a Top 10 Adult Soft Drink Brand and is growing faster than the market so it is guaranteed to outperform other products in your range. 3. Rio’s taste is unique and is the number one reason why consumers love it. Help us to help them find it! Stocking Rio will help put cash in your till and smiles on the faces of your customers. What are you waiting for? Invigorate your range and stock up now from all good wholesalers! www.drinkrio.com *Convenience IRI data to December 2019 ** Hall & Woodhouse ex-factory sales volumes 2019. *** Booker Sales Out data Feb 2020.

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ayflower has been producing their ever popular Curry Sauce Mix in retail packets for over 30 years since opening their doors in 1985 which has made Mayflower become a prominent household name in the U.K. The sought-after Curry Sauce Mix in retail packs has led the company to create their long awaited Southern Style Gravy Mix. Much like the Curry Sauce, the gravy has also become a popular choice for consumers within the home nationwide. And sales are only predicted to sky rocket as more people realise how delicious these sauces are. As well as retail packs, Mayflower also produce these in catering sized 4.54kg buckets that are ideal for pubs, cafés, takeaways, restaurants and commercial eateries (or even individuals that can’t get enough). The generous bucket size and competitive pricing of the sauce mixes means the price per portion is lower than you’d think and tastes a million bucks. Mayflower sauce mixes come in ambient form making storage easy and the shelf life long, this means not having to stock up regularly saving space and money. Having a long shelf-life and a resealable bucket means you can take as much as you need without worrying about wastage ensuring further profits and an eased conscience. The quick and easy process of making up the sauces from Mayflower allows for these to be made to order or made in bulk without hassle. Simply add cold water, and follow the instructions on the bucket and the sauces will be ready in less than 5 minutes with zero difficulty or fuss in the process. These sauces are vegan friendly and low in calories meaning these sauces already appeal to a wide variety of customers and providing multiple unique selling points to get new customers in the door and give the loyal excising customers a reason to come back. All Mayflower products are manufactured in a 15,000 square foot BRC Grade A factory and the recipe created by an onsite chef, which is overseen by one of the brothers who launched the family business, ensuring the highest levels of consistency and quality in their products. Using Mayflower’s versatile sauce mixes, you can create dishes from a range of different cuisines including Chinese, fish ‘n’ chips, roast dinners, pies, fried chicken, burgers and much more. Chicken topped with either of the sauces is a personal favourite of many! Don’t believe us? Listen to some real satisfied and happy customers ‘The gravy is perfect with chicken and chips and we love the curry over chicken fried rice’ @whatsianeats_sw, ‘If you haven’t tried Mayflower’s Chinese curry sauce yet you MUST!’ @sw_hendersons ‘Mayflower gravy, in love with the stuff, especially over chicken’ @healthy_holly_mfp Believe us yet?

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Are You Naughtea or Nice? The UK’s Tea Drinking Habits Under Lockdown

e all love a cup of tea with our fish and chips but how much are Brits drinking during lockdown? SaveOnEnergy sought to find out more about the tea drinking habits of Brits by asking 1,206 respondents about how much tea they are drinking now, compared to how much they were drinking before the lockdown. We then calculated the amount of CO2e* emitted by boiling the kettle daily. Are Brits drinking more tea during lockdown? In short, the answer is yes! In fact, the survey reveals that Brits are drinking two more cups of tea a day, on average, than before lockdown. When looking at the amount of tea Brits drank before lockdown, we found that we were producing 392 kgCO2e/year by just making tea. Some regions in the UK are drinking tea more than others. In Scotland, Wales, and the East of England, residents are drinking 5 cups of tea per day, on average, which produces a staggering 71kgCO2e/Year. We also found that residents in London and the West Midlands drink an average of 4 cups of tea a day, thus producing approximately 56kgCO2e/Year. Forgetting to boil the kettle twice per day increases the carbon footprint by 58% per year Their research has found that the majority of Brits forget about boiling

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the kettle twice a day, which in a year increases the amount of CO2e drastically. In fact, when calculating how much CO2e is released after adding the two extra kettle boils to each area, it results in a whopping 934 kgCO2e/Year. This is the equivalent to more than three train trips from London to Edinburgh! Which tea do Brits enjoy the most? To find out more about the drinking habits of Brits, we also asked what assortment of tea they prefer the most. Perhaps to no surprise, English Breakfast tea (with milk) comes on top. What are the UK’s favourite types of tea? English Breakfast tea (with milk) – 47% Herbal tea – 24% Black tea – 13% Green tea – 9% (Austen’s Favourite) Fruit tea – 7% Which UK cities love tea the most? While tea is probably the one of the most popular drinks in the UK, we wanted to find out which cities love tea the most. We asked Brits “do you drink tea on a daily basis?”, to identify which cities have a cuppa most frequently. We can reveal that the top 5 most tealoving cities in the UK are as follows: 1. Edinburgh – 88% 2. Aberdeen – 82% 3. London – 79% 4. Cardiff – 79% 5. Swansea – 77% *Data is based on the electricity used by the average kettle in the UK, which takes approximately 3 minutes to boil. https://www.saveonenergy.com/ Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

The Cod’s Scallops, Wollaton 2020 Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Steve Calvert MD at Premier 1 Filtration, said:

“Congratulations to The Cod’s Scallops, Wollaton and all winners at the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards.

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T. Quality launches its on-line ordering system early due to the Corona Virus T. Quality was planning to launch its online ordering system in May but due to the current climate and after vigorous testing by employees and customers it is now available and up and running.

ebbie Reeve Crook, T. Quality Marketing Manager said: Our customers were asking for the ability to order online and so we listened. To produce such a complex back-end system that is intuitive and easy to use for the customer was the hardest part, but finally we are delighted with the outcome. We understand that offering an online ordering facility is how a lot of our customers wish to order as many are open outside the traditional working day. During these difficult times T. Quality are keeping the lorries on the road and the Click and Collect service open. They are delivering to all their regular customers and with the introduction of the new Government guidelines, will also include pubs and restaurants that have introduced a delivery service rather than closing entirely. “We are encouraging our customers to order online, and the ordering system will show what products are available. Our Call and Collect have seen a massive

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increase in orders and we have put measures in place to fulfil them all whilst acknowledging the safety of our staff.” Said Mike Crees, Managing Director. “We have new stock coming in every day and as the supermarkets key essentials are in high demand and low supply, we are confident to be able to help during this uncertain time. We sell a complete range of food products for the commercial sector and the public, but people are less aware of our speciality in fresh frozen fish and that we offer cleaning products as well as toilet rolls”. Current customers can register and start straight away, whilst guests can register, and order products using their Click and Collect service located at the depot’s or start an account. Mass buying in supermarkets is different bulk buying from a wholesaler. Buying cases of products is normal practise and this is what T. Quality is set up to do. Many neighbourhoods across the country are now having one person buying in bulk and then distributing to their friends and family’s household doorsteps. It means that just one person is assigned to collect the food and can cater for those more vulnerable or in self-isolation. The Government has stated that Wholesale businesses such as T. Quality are included within the critical workers category and so they will continue to help keep a healthy food supply across the country. Anyone wanting to use this service can go to T. Qualities website – www.tquality.co.uk. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

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Chip-Pie Pledge! Pukka gives ongoing support to help fish and chip shops deliver pies to the people

ukka, the UK’s favourite fish and chip shop pie brand, is offering a helping hand to fish and chip shops with free marketing support. Chippy Chat Publishing Editor, Austen Dack, takes a closer look. When I learnt that Pukka is helping fish and chip shops with home deliveries or call and collect services, I wanted to help spread their message. “The Great British chippy is part of the fabric of the nation and they’ve always been at the heart of our story,” explains Pukka’s General Manager, Isaac Fisher. “That’s exactly why we’ve launched a campaign to help chippy owners continue to feed the nation. “We have created free posters that can be personalised for chip shop fronts, communicating home delivery and/or call and collect services. Plus, for the first 50 chip shops that contact us, we’ll run social media ads specifically targeting nearby communities to spread the word, helping to bring the People’s Pie and chips to the nation whilst driving sales for local businesses.” One of the first chip shops to take up Pukka’s offer of free support was The Stardust Fish and Chip Shop, in Hopton, after launching a delivery service via JustEat. In just one week, the personalised social media adverts reached over 80,000 people in the local area. Gary Costar, Owner of The Stardust Fish and Chip Shop, says: “The Facebook advert was great for driving awareness of our new delivery service with local residents, and it brought in new customers who hadn’t been to the shop before. What’s more, it led to over 1,500 clicks through to our website and a 50% increase in delivery orders.” Pukka is continuing to provide free support to fish and chip shops across the UK to make sure there are more success stories like The Stardust. “We’ve been working with fish and chip shops since 1963 so it’s only right that we step in and do the right thing,” adds Fisher. “We’re encouraging every chippy offering home delivery or call and collect services to get in touch to benefit from our free marketing materials and social media support so that together, we can make sure people continue to tuck into the nation’s favourite pie and chips.”

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H meandDelivery Call & C llect We’re here to help We’re working together to support the industry To order your free, personalised home delivery poster, visit www.pukkapies.co.uk/trade Email trade@pukkapies.co.uk with the name of your chippy, address and opening days/times for free social media adverts targeting your local area*

“The Facebook advert was great for driving awareness of the new delivery service with local residents, and it brought in new customers who hadn’t been to the shop before. What’s more it led to a 50% increase in delivery orders.” Gary Costar,

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Unselfish Act! UK Fisheries’ donation ‘will help Humberside people through Coronavirus crisis,’ charities say

huge donation of delicious frozen fish will help feed people in the Humberside region for months, local charities have said. UK Fisheries, the Hull-based operator of Britain’s distant-waters fishing fleet, has responded to the pressures faced by charities amidst the Coronavirus crisis by donating a total of 1.2 tonnes of frozen cod to food redistribution charity FareShare Hull & Humber and Emmaus Hull and East Riding. The donation of over 7,000 standard 170g fillets was transported free of charge by Yorkshire food wholesaler Turner Price, making this a local team effort which will help to feed hundreds of vulnerable people in the region over the weeks to come. FareShare and Emmaus particularly welcome the food donation at a time when fish is a seasonal favourite. Jodie Colgrave of FareShare Humber & Hull, which distributes food to 128 charities and community groups throughout the region, said: “FareShare is committed to ramping up its support during the COVID-19 crisis, providing vital food supplies each week to charities and schools across Hull and the wider area. We welcome the cod donated by UK Fisheries, which is needed now more than ever and will make a big difference for the projects and vulnerable people we serve.” Alex Slater of Emmaus Hull and East Riding, which supports formerly homeless people to help them get back on their feet again, said the fish, caught in sustainable waters in the Barents Sea by UK Fisheries’ flagship vessel Kirkella, were

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a very timely gift: “We are so very grateful for the incredible delivery of fish from UK Fisheries. We house 30 companions, and this amount of fish will give everyone a meal once a week for 16 weeks! During the retail shutdown our shops have been forced to close and this is a huge part of our income gone so to receive such a donation means a great deal. Thank you to all on Kirkella!” Jane Sandell, CEO of UK Fisheries, added: “The Humberside community has always pulled together and difficult times, and this is no different. Our company and crews have deep roots in the region and so we’re happy to be able to lend a hand.” The donation, which was filleted and frozen at sea within minutes of the catch and can be stored in perfect condition for many months, was welcomed by Emma Hardy, MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle: “This donation is a wonderful act of kindness from UK Fisheries, I was honoured to be a guest on Kirkella last September, and it just goes to show that with us all working together in Hull we can make a huge impact on people’s lives. “Delivering sea-fresh, filleted cod to FareShare and Emmaus just before Easter must have been a delight. I know how hard everyone involved with FareShare and Emmaus are working during this difficult time, and to receive this amount of food would have helped their work immensely. Thank you Kirkella and all that sail on you.”

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Seafood industry stands united to prepare for a new Normal As a lift in lockdown measures draws closer, the seafood industry vows to maintain supply and prepares for a new reality.

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he Covid-19 pandemic has impacted us all in ways we never thought possible and brought with it a multitude of consumer restrictions and behavioural changes, many of which will evidently stick, lockdown or not. The Norwegian seafood industry, which is the second largest seafood exporter in the world, has been fully operational throughout the lockdown, being classified a critical function of society. But as the globe starts to emerge from the heavy clouds of the viral outbreak, many producers and end users are faced with a very different marketplace than only two months ago. We now find ourselves in a critical period to navigate in order to return to as near normal as possible.

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hearty dishes for comfort. What does that mean for seafood and the Fish & Chip sector itself? It’s certainly hard to believe that the nations favourite dish will be off the menu with its numerous citings in post-lockdown bucket-lists. Fish & Chips is comfort food at the highest level – the very best of British! But there are also learnings and opportunities to grasp for reopening. Perhaps there is a need for diversification, for example providing healthy and more budget-conscious options and continuing, or establishing, a takeaway initiative for those who don’t feel comfortable eating out of the home or simply enjoy the comfort of their own dining table. Agility and understanding the consumer will be key to successful reopening. Industry and global trade have proven resilient in crisis Overall, Norwegian seafood exports to the UK have been running relatively smoothly during the Corona crisis. All areas of the Norwegian industry and local processing partners have been operational during lockdown, including food safety authorities and vital research work which will form the basis for future catch predictions and suchlike. Strength lies in strong relationships and positivity for the future As the UK curbs the spread of the virus, there will obviously be many hurdles to overcome but we can start looking to the future. It is crucial to maintain the valuable, collaborative relationships that you hold with your suppliers and work together to adapt to this new normal. There is no doubt that the aftermath of this pandemic will be felt for a long time, but this industry is resilient. As suppliers, shops, peers and friends we will stand united to navigate these turbulent times together.” Hans Frode Kielland Asmyhr, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

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Unhappy meal! Grey Lynn takeaway to rescue after teen’s McDonald’s order arrives with just buns

New Zealand fish and chip shop has come to a teen's aid after he ordered a McDonald's McChicken burger via Uber Eats, only for it to arrive with just the buns. A 15-year-old local boy had decided to treat himself to the popular takeaway after the country came out of level four Covid-19 lockdown. The teen was eager to eat after his meal was dropped off but when he opened the bag, all that was in the burger box was two buns and no fillings, the family claims. "It's bizarre, who would send a burger without the chicken? I could understand if they got the order wrong, but this one had nothing in it," she said. We never usually order McDonald's but because of the lockdown situation my son thought he'd treat himself. He ordered it through Uber Eats. I know it's not their fault as the bag was already sealed.” Unsatisfied at what was delivered, Tereza's boy went down to the Fish and Chippery on Richmond Rd to order his chicken burger and chips while she vented her frustration on social media. The Fish and Chippery had caught wind of Tereza's son's plight, and refused to let him pay for his meal, instead offering it to the 15-year-old for free.

Tereza said it was such a lovely and kind act, especially with local business struggling. “We went to pay and the owner said no, the child won't be without food for dinner and gave the order for free. They gave my son a chicken burger and chips and refused to take any payment. It was so lovely what the Fish and Chippery did for my son. We live in such a great community where everyone helps each other out." Tereza told the Herald she laid a complaint the same night, and the following day received a response from McDonald's apologising for the error. The Grey Lynn mum said McDonald's informed her that they will look into the matter and respond within seven working days. McDonald's has been so popular around NZ, more than 300,000 were sold on its first day back. In Rotorua, all three McDonald's branches have been forced to close until 9pm this evening after being "eaten out of stock".

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Altogether Now! The Farm (Open Day 2020)! Get Your FREE Tickets! - Isle of Ely Industry Open Day By Austen Dack

sle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat HOPE to once again open their doors to chip shop owners and managers in 2020, to show you why you should be asking for Isle of Ely Produce potatoes from your merchant! We are monitoring the Covid-19 situation closely and will keep you uptodate with any delay or postponement. Last year the day was invaluable not only did chip shop owners and staff see first-hand the journey a potato makes (from seed through to field & farm) before it reaches their shops, but they also found out how the 2018/19 potato crop was fairing, giving them heads up on both expected cost and quality of the crop. This year we plan to let you know how the 2020 crop looks and also of how we are looking to new varieties which can grow in ever changing environments It was also a day for friers to get together in a unique environment and exchange tips, try new products and also listen first hand to presentations across the day from industry experts. In 2019 we had over 140 friers and suppliers join us for one of the best

industry days out of the year and 2020 we already have lots of owners and friers registered to attend. The event will be held on Sunday 6th September (9.30 am start) in Ely, Cambridgeshire and will be available on a first come first served basis. It is FREE for all chip shop owners and managers. The day is once again supported by the NFFF. It is an important day for suppliers too, as much of the day will be spent exchanging ideas from across the industry, and attendees are given key time to talk to sponsors/exhibitors on the day. In fact, we are offering suppliers a great rate to attend on the day to come and show friers what they do. With prices from just £249, (to help us pay for the day) why not come and display your products. If you need a bigger space please call/ email us and we will tailor the package to your needs. Already we have a great line up of speakers pencilled in including National Fish and Chip Takeaway winners The Cod’s Scallops, Young Frier Charlie Collins, The Wetherby Whaler, Nana Jan’s, Shap Chippy and more TBC.

Last year there were a plethora of top industry speakers on the stage, and this year pomises to be better still

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your supplier what potatoes he has that have come via Isle of Ely Produce. In the evening many people stay on in Ely and meet up later for a meal and a few drinks whilst discussing the latest trends in the industry and how everyone can get involved with promoting fish and chips! If you would like to attend the event please email austen@ chippychat.co.uk (as a chip shop) or exhibit/sponsor please call Austen Dack on 07863 123 929. Maximum 4 FREE tickets per shop.

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Under Starters Order! VenueNext launches OrderNext into European market with limited time offer

enueNext, a leader in mobile commerce technology, has successfully launched into the European market by announcing its first product offering, OrderNext. VenueNext is a platform operator that partners with businesses to create a unique application that services its customer base. VenueNext offer multi-faceted platforms, with its offering and is being implemented across a wide range of industries, from sport stadiums to corporate campuses including Levi’s Stadium, Yankee Stadium and the Orlando Magic, to name a few. VenueNext is introducing digital ordering through OrderNext, a web ordering tool that can develop or supplement an e-commerce business by allowing digital payment and pick up facilities via a unique QR code. OrderNext is leveraging its technology to assist business owners within the food service and holiday park sectors to provide their customers with continued service. In this time of uncertainty, OrderNext is offering restaurants and hospitals the opportunity to set up their own mobile ordering pickup service free of charge, for four-months. All onboarded clients will be provided a unique QR code that will navigate customers to a website for their purchases. Orders will then be collected from a designated location that is chosen by the service provider, eliminating human interaction in order to abide by social distancing measures. This process ensures that all health and safety regulations are met whilst offering an alternate method of operation for business owners. Avery Felks, MD of VenueNext commented: “The hospitality industry is undergoing unprecedented changes due to COVID-19. In this time of crisis, we are proud to be helping local businesses by giving them the opportunity to continue providing for their communities. Our user-friendly product makes the set up process a seamless experience, with the ‘Grab and Go’ element giving businesses the opportunity to adhere to government social distancing guidelines, whilst still offering customers their much-loved meals. There are many people who rely heavily on their local food service providers, which is why it was pertinent to us to offer this service free of charge at this time. “Whilst this may be an uncertain time, we envision an appetite for VenueNext and OrderNext in the European market. We have promising partnerships in the pipeline and want to introduce the product in this time period, ensuring that the food service industry still has the ability to operate.” To find out more information, please visit OrderNext Europe at http://www.ordernexteurope.com/here-tohelp and VenueNext Europe https://venuenexteurope. com/here-to-help.

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Top Shops Find Out What Makes Our No 1 Potatoes So Good

Only the finest potatoes from A L Lee Farming Company’s fields and stores make it into their No 1 bags – The No1 Chipping Potatoes. We are growers of quality chipping potatoes which are available right the way through from now until July. We are the No 1 choice for Markies, Maris Piper, Divva, Agria, Ramos, Royal and Performer. We were proud to have over 100 chip shop owners at our farm finding out just why we are the best. Malachy Mallon owner of the Award Winning Dolphin in Dungannon said “With AL Lee producing quality potatoes like the No1 it makes our job so much easier” Our chippy customers love to fry our No1 chipping potatoes. Contact your merchant and ask for No 1 from AL Lee through Isle of Ely produce today, or call the number below.

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Twist and Shout! New Takweaway Fast Tracked Opening During Covid-19

wisted London has launched a new site in May at Tileyard in Kings Cross, reaching thousands more of its fans with its renowned menu of deliciously Twisted food. Following a spike in demand for delivery since lockdown commenced, the new site, which was planned to launch later in the

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year, has been fast tracked in order to keep up with consumer needs. To celebrate the launch, the first 100 people to order from Twisted London’s new Kings X site via Uber Eats received an extra free burger with their meal, as well as a free can of Metroland IPA from local London craft brewery, Two Tribes. Based at Tileyard, usually a thriving hub for the music industry, the new Twisted London site will not only be offering delivery but will also offer counter service for the first time since Twisted London launched, when lockdown is lifted and restaurants can operate safely once more. The menu offers the full range of Twisted London’s much talked about items including the popular Money Shot and Hashtag burgers as well as its vegan range, which includes the classic KFV, as well as the new ‘Hot Vegan Miami Style’ featuring the Miami Burger - a hyperrealistic tasty chicken substitute. The delivery radius stretches far beyond Twisted London’s first site in Bethnal Green, allowing customers within a 2.5 mile radius of Kings X and based in areas such as Angel, Camden, Stoke Newington and Finsbury Park to get a taste of its food. Since lockdown began, Twisted London has been working hard to feed customers as well as the city’s frontline health workers, partnering with DeliverAid to deliver fresh hot meals to our NHS heroes, whilst also supporting the charity Meals For The NHS by promoting its #MakeDonateNominate campaign. Twisted London’s Kings X branch is open seven days a week from 11:30am 11:30pm and once lockdown is lifted and restaurants are allowed to open, the site at Tileyard will offer a click and collect service, counter service and desk delivery service at all Tileyard offices. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

Saucy Soap!

Keejays Ltd Launches Hand Sanitiser for UK Essential Hospitality Workers Keejays Ltd, which has been making speciality sauces and pastes for professional kitchens since 1985, is this week launching a new Hand Sanitiser developed with the hardworking essential workers who are continuing to create food for the UK on a daily basis and are not able to use heavily fragranced products currently on the market. Keejays Ltd has now focused around 30% of its production towards creating its Goldfish Brand Hand Sanitising Gel. Made with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, the Hand Sanitising Gel will kill 99.9% of bacteria while at the same time being non-perfumed, quick drying and easyto-use. With no sticky residue, this gel is absorbed quickly into the skin and leaves a smooth, clean, moisturised feeling for those who use it – perfect for professional kitchens, factories and other foodproducing premises, as well as a whole host of other businesses looking for these 35

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characteristics. The Goldfish Brand Hand Sanitising Gel is being made in two formats – 300ml top-down squeezy bottle or 5L container. Sammy Lee, CEO and Owner of Keejays Ltd, said: “There is no denying, COVID-19 has hit the UK in a way no one foresaw at the beginning of 2020, and there has been a significant shortage of PPE and Hand Sanitising products across the board for all essential workers. For critical personnel in the production and distribution of food and drink the challenge is even greater when it comes to bacteria-killing product as food establishments are not allowed to use products which are heavily fragranced which could affect what they are creating. “ For f u rth er information in clu d in g pricing and distribution, please contact enquiries@keejays.co.uk or 01473 827 304. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2020

Live Long (eat fish) and Prosper

VulkanFisk, Oslo. To the left into Mathallen, if you come from the city centre, is the seafood restaurant Vulkanfisk. There were many at work when we sat on a bar stool-height table, well placed in the slightly more sheltered part of the hall. The friendly staff were immediately on the spot. By Salt and Pepper Smak

few metres away, a chef was standing and handling huge fish cookie dough, which was soon transformed into small round cakes for sale in the store’s fish counter. The perfect lunch drinks Salt and Pepper both wanted to indulge in Chablis and sophisticated ginger beer - inspired by a their neighbour who seemed to be enjoying himself. But after the waiter’s comradeship and almost insistent “a couple of beers, or?”, It was impossible not to resort to the round, small glasses of golden brown, “honest” pils from Frydenlund.

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THE PERFECT CRUNCH There was plenty of good things on the menu - mussels, king crab, oysters - but the choice fell on two classics: fish and chips and fish soup. The orders were prepared in an open kitchen - so that one could witness the chef’s trusty deep frying of his own lunch. It stood on the table after just over ten minutes. After two slurping spoons, Salt was more than convinced. The creamy soup, with the power boiled in onions, halibut, cod and turbot, was brilliant - plenty of salmon, halibut and mussels as well as a fresh and good acid / sweetness balance. Pepper was no less pleased with the extremely crispy fish, which split with a perfect crunch from the first pruning but which was still juicy and in the right consistency on the fork. The potatoes needed no more salt and came with a home-made remake and a sweet pea puree - in abundance. “This is the best fish and chips I’ve eaten in Norway,” Pepper said. - Everything on the plate is correct.

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As lunch, the celebration was excellent, it all went away in 45 minutes and cost an acceptable 588 kroner. (around £45) FACTS:VOLCANIC FISH Vulkan 5, Mathallen, Oslo Phone: 21 39 69 58 vulkanfisk.no Scores Menu: ★★★★ Food: ★★★★ Environment: ★★★★ Service / efficiency: ★★★★ Price: ★★★★ The Vulkanfisk Welcome to Vulkanfisk Seafood Restaurant. We are located in Mathallen Oslo – where we also have a large Fish Shop. Suppliers and fishermen, from all over Norway, deliver fish and shellfish to us every day. Therefore, we have the freshest seafood that are possible to find – something we hope you as a guest will taste. Welcome!

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On a Mission

Fishermen’s Families - we can help you

he Fishermen’s Mission is the fishermen’s charity. For nearly 140 years the Fishermen’s Mission has supported fishermen and their families across calm and stormy sea. This is still true today. The coronavirus has taken its toll on the UK fishing industry and the Fishermen’s Mission is appealing to fishing families who may be struggling to get in touch. Ali Godfrey, Director of Business Development for the Fishermen’s Mission, speaking directly to fishermen’s families says: “We know how difficult life is at the moment. We also know that asking for help is never easy. Today I am appealing to fishermen, to their wives and partners and to wider members of fishermen’s families who are facing difficulties to make a call to the Fishermen’s Mission. We are always here to listen and give practical guidance. The support we can give you may make all the difference. Together, we can get through this crisis, so do not hesitate, call us today.” The Fishermen’s Mission may also be

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able to access further financial support and grants specifically to help fishing families and fishermen’s children. Ali Godfrey comments: “Working alongside other maritime charities, the Fishermen’s Mission can access bespoke funding and means of support that are not available elsewhere, particularly for fishermen’s children. Many fishing families with children have already contacted us for support so please do not struggle through this crisis on your own. Pick up the phone and give us a call, we are here to help you and your family.” Details of local Fishermen’s Mission Port Officers can be found at www. fishermensmission.org.uk or by calling for free on 0800 6441020 Twitter: @thefishmish Facebook: www.facebook.com/ fishermensmission To offer your support Text AFLOAT to 770085 to donate £2.

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Together We Will

Win This War

McWhinney’s Sausages were established in 1898 and for the last 122 years we have fed the nation through many wars.

My great, great grandfather fed you through the Boer War. My great grandfather fed you through the First World War and Spanish Flu. My grandfather fed you through the Second World War. My father fed you through the Falklands War and recessions. Now let me feed you through the war against Covid-19. We are still proudly serving quality to our country. Quality will always be our mission.

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