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ISSUE 2 - August 2013

FORK KNIFE SPOON WORKING HARD

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NEW VANS

ON FRESH IDEAS

A pollen-laden bee busy at work on Spelmonden Farm • WELL WE FINALLY seem to have enjoyed a proper English summer for a few weeks. Business has been brisk and warm summer evenings have always been a great boost to trade. The rapeseed in some of the fields around us here in Kent looks (and smells!) ready for harvest and the first plums are coming off the trees as I write this. The weather has highlighted a couple of issues for us which are being addressed; our apologies if your ice cream has been melted but it’s only when problems occur that we see what needs improving. As ever, product quality and customer service remain our clear focus and if we’re coming up short we would like to know.

New developments here at Goudhurst continue at pace. Our oldest cold store, fridge 1, has been fully refurbished with new walls, new plant and new door. It had already been earmarked for Howie’s growing fresh produce and speciality foods. We’ve always been based here in the heart of Kent and with so many amazing farmers and growers around us, this has been an ongoing project for some time. As members of Produced in Kent, we’ve established relationships with some really passionate people, many of them third, fourth or even fifth generation farmers who know the land and the area extremely well and whose produce is some of the best we’ve ever seen. You will hear more from Howie over the coming weeks as we roll out this side of the business. As ever, we are keen not to go too fast so you get what you order in tip top condition.

One other new development is the introduction of our three little extra vans. All our normal vans leave us here in Goudhurst between 2am and 7am depending on their routes but for a variety of reasons we do sometimes need to go out later in the day. Our new little extra vans mean we can offer more flexibility without the need to run our bigger vans again; more economical for us and hopefully a better service for you. Fingers crossed that the good weather holds for a great August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Toby

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Watch this space over the coming months as we reveal plans for our recently refurbished fridge, which will add a whole new side to the way we sell our fresh produce.

You SAY TOMATO...

WE say...Nutbourne nurseries!

The purveyors of exotic tomatoes who bring wonderful variety and flavour to the classic tom.

They are fed and watered on a daily basis and benefit from the perfectly controlled environment that has been created by Gary and his team.

The plants are also protected from any problem pests by being inspected regularly and by the introduction of natural predators. Once ready, the crops are hand-harvested just in time for them to reach the consumer at perfect ripeness.

WHETHER you like your tomatoes big, small, red, yellow, raw in a salad or oven roasted, Gary and Jenny Griffiths have every combination to keep even the most adventurous palate satisfied.

It was back in 1979 that Gary first started growing at Nutbourne Nurseries, which at the time was a shadow of its present incarnation, but having been growing since the age of sixteen, Gary took it upon himself to grow a range of crops including tomatoes and lettuce rotation, which he did so with great success.

By 1989 the nursery had evolved to specialise in insect-free tomatoes grown in hydroponic

systems, which meant that Nutbourne was producing yields in excess of 50kg per m2 and by the time 1995 came about, this had increased to 60kg yields, which were at the top end of the industry at the time.

But it in was the years from 1999 that things really got interesting, as they began to grow speciality tomatoes, which have culminated in this year having an amazing twenty three different varieties of exotic tomatoes of different colours, sizes, flavours and textures to delight our plates and salad bowls.

But for us the part of the story that we love the most about these wonderful creations of nature, is once they reach our plates. It is truly hard to find a finer tomato, whatever variety you choose.

So why not give us a call and try a box today.

Available in 3kg or 5kg boxes

The Nursery itself is a wonder to behold. The hydroponically grown plants respond to the care and dedication that are bestowed upon them by growing to as much as thirty feet in length.

In Our Boxes 1

£18.80 5kg

So what types of delicious tomatoes might you find in one of our Nutbourne boxes?

Below are a selection of the offerings that may be included in your order. Please note that boxes do vary...

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3

£18.75 5kg

4

£14.50 3kg

6

£18.80 3kg

7

£18.75 3kg

£18.80 3kg

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8

£18.75 5kg

1. Cocoa Beef - A large chocolate-coloured tomato with a firm texture that is sweeter than the red beef variety.

2. Cocktail Vine - The classic red vine-ripened cherry tomato.

3. Lemon Tiger (small beef) - Green and yellow in colour, these are a surprisingly sweet and refreshing variety that will liven up any plate.

4. Tiger Tomato Cocktail Vine - A small dark tomato with a beautiful pattern. Ideal for roasting and partners steak and lamb perfectly. Can be sliced thinly for salads.

5. Orange Classic Vine - Similar in size to a classic red vine, deliciously sweet and juicy when fully ripe.

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£16.50 3kg

£14.50 5kg

10

£17.50 3kg

6. Cocoa Cherry - Shares the same chocolate colour as the Cocoa Beef, this is a fairly thick-skinned small sweet tomato.

7. Coeur de Boeuf - A ribbed beef tomato of various sizes. Once sliced horizontally, it displays a beautiful star shape. Add to this the fact that it is a great flavour absorber, and you have a great salad tomato.

8. Yellow Cocktail Vine - Like the red cocktail, but yellow and sweeter.

9. Pink Plum Vine - Similar to a plum vine tomato but with a pink tinge, it is also milder in flavour, with an almost melon-like quality.

10. San Manzano Mini Pepper Plum Vine - Torpedo shaped mini plum tomato with an intense flavour. Ideal for pizza sauces but equally as delicious eaten raw.

n a i l a t I y l l a n o i t i d a a r s s T o c s i R a t s Pa We currently stock

We are pleased to welcome Pastificio Riscossa to our ever growing list of trusted suppliers and after just receiving our first container direct from the factory in Italy, we are very impressed with the quality of their pasta and we think you will be too!

The company has been producing high grade pasta since it all began in 1932, when Leonardo Mastromauro decided to name his company “Riscossa” in homage to the general atmosphere in society during the years prior to the First World War - one of re-birth, one of renaissance!

Cannelloni 250g £1.35

Lasagne Sheets 500g £2.80

It was in the town of Corato, in the Apulia region, that his great brand of pasta was born and by 1950 production had increased from 3 tons to 10 tons a day and a new premises was required to meet the demand. By this point it was Leonardo’s sons who were at the helm and by 1955 production had further increased to 30 tons a day.

By 1971 50 tons a day were leaving the factory and new lines of pasta were being added to expand the range and satisfy the ever increasing demand for new and exciting varieties, as consumers became more and more adventurous.

Farfalle 500g £1.29

Macaroni 500g £0.97

Penne Rigate 500g £0.97

Orecchiette 500g £1.29

Rigatoni 500g £1.29

Today Pastificio Riscossa is selling to the global market and their love of pasta has never been stronger. By constantly improving their production with the latest technologies, whilst maintaining the traditions they have always stood by, they are able to bring the best tasting Italian pasta to the tables of their customers all over the world.

To keep their products of a consistently high quality, only the finest durum wheat is used, sourced mainly from the Apulia and Basilicata regions, where the grains are ideal for pasta production because of their colour and gluten contents. A smaller percentage of the best grains from other countries are also used to guarantee the highest level of protein intake, as healthy living has become an important part of the company ethos.

Papardelle 500g £1.92

As endorsers of a Mediterranean diet, Riscossa have invested greatly into research that improves the nutritional makeup of their pasta without compromising on texture or flavour, making all round better products that not only taste great but are better for us...Now that can’t be a bad thing at all!

Riscossa is now our standard pasta range, with DeCecco remaining as our premium brand, so get in touch if you would like to try it.

Tagliatelle 500g £1.29

Spaghetti 500g £0.97

Linguine 500g £0.97

Packaging may vary from above

NEW Discoveries

We are adding new products all the time. Here is a selection of what has arrived this month:

westlands ice salad

Pavoni beans A plump, kidneyshaped Fagioli with a creamy smooth texture. Both earthy and meaty, they are full of sweet, chestnut-like flavour.

sant andrea rice £POA x20

old bay seasoning

Classic American seasoning that has been going strong since 1939. Traditionally used to season crab and £3.95 per 550ml bottle shrimp, it also goes great very popular in southern China. Chinkiang Vinegar is with chicken, salads, eggs, considered the best of the black rice vinegars. Has a dark chips, peanuts and even colour and deep, almost popcorn. smokey flavour.

SPICED BLACK RICE VINEGAR £5.00 /500g

£2.00 per 1kg bag

A popular risotto rice with small grains and a high starch content making it difficult to overcook. Great for a creamy risotto.

Tamarillo

£3.65 each

Sea vegetable with a lightly citrus flavour and a burst of freshness on the palate. As with all sea vegetables, a unique flavour with saline qualities.

This egg-shaped fruit originates from South America but is also cultivated in other sub-tropic areas. Flesh has a firm texture and the flavour is more acetous in red fruits but sweeter in yellow and orange ones. High is vitamins and iron, low in calories.

Peakland blue A subtle, smoothly finished blue cheese with distinctive veining from Hartington Creamery, Derbyshire.

Lovingly hand made by two highly experienced cheesemakers using a variety of traditional and modern techniques...very special indeed.

£15.95 per kg

Pandanas leaves

£5.25 /170g

£4.50 each

Long, narrow, dark leaves commonly used in Asian cooking. They have a sweet aroma that can be used as a flavouring for rice and puddings, but also used as a food colouring.

LActose powder

£12.50 per 500g

Used as a fermentation substrate for lactic acid bacteria in dairy products such as yogurt and cheese or added to prepared foods to prevent caking.

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SUE JOY has been our Human Resources Manager for two and a half years and probably has one of the busiest jobs here at Turners, with each day bringing a different challenge. Having a butterfly mind is a must for Sue, as there are always people requiring her attention, whether it be for staff matters or managers requiring her support.

According to Sue though, the best thing about working at Turners is the family feel within the company and she loves the commitment and passion shown by every member of staff in every department.

In her spare time, Sue loves to be surrounded by her three grandchildren who are aged one, two and three respectively...sounds like quite the handful!

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Sue

Although she has enjoyed a successful career in HR, Sue’s fifteen minutes of fame came in her younger days, when she was chosen to be in the Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall video. She says it was a great opportunity and she even got a signed copy of the album!

What may also come as a surprise to those who know Sue (or not), is that she has a gory side and is a total CSI addict, so if she wasn’t working here at Turners, she would love to be a Crime Scene Investigator.

Last year saw Sue marry her partner Cliff and they enjoyed a honeymoon in Turkey, they had a fantastic time, but they also have Australia on their list of dream destinations. If they do one day manage to get there, she’s pretty certain she’ll still be stuck on level 35 of CANDY CRUSH!

PRODUCT NEWS

STOCK ITEMS Ask about the full range

£19.45 per 24x250ml case

£1.89 1litre

Owlet Apple Juice From the orchards of Owl House Fruit Farm in the heart of the Kent countryside, Owlet juices come with over 20 years experience of making high quality fresh juices.

It is well known that Kent, as the Garden of England, has soil that provides perfect conditions for growing top quality fruit. Owlet juices are a prime example of this! You can literally taste the orchards in every mouthful.

Pictured are the 250ml bottle of Cox & Bramley (medium) Apple Juice and the 1 litre bottle of Russet Apple Juice (sweet), but we also stock a wide selection of other flavours, including Apple & Raspberry, Pear and Apple & Elderflower and Pear & Ginger.

£13.30 per 30x40g box

Darling Spuds Crisps

Spikomat Wooden Utensils

These hand-cooked, gluten free, GMO free, vegetarian friendly slices of snacking heaven actually have 20% less fat than other crisps.

From the same people who brought you Salty Dog crisps, Darling Spuds are born from a desire to create a healthier snack.

But don’t let this fool you, they are incredibly tasty and with some truly unique flavours, we think they are one of the best snacking crisps on the market.

If you serve any type of canapé, hors d’oeuvres or any other type of finger food then this range is a must-have! From gunshaped Teppo Gushi skewers and steak markers (just in case you forget how they are cooked) to different sized Kidei Cones and Bamboo wraps, we have all angles covered to help your customers keep their food where it is should be...in their mouths!

We currently stock sea salt, sour cream & chilli, leek & pink peppercorn, tomato with green olive and oregano and sea salt & balsamic vinegar.

We stock a huge range of Spikomat products so just ask your account manager if you would like to know more!

WATCH OUT FOR OUR TASTE OF TURNERS CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER COMING UP SOON! HOW TO ORDER CALL 01580 212818 EMAIL SILVERSTAR@TURNERSFINEFOODS.CO.UK

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Remember that our customer service team is here 24 hours a day during the week, till 4pm on a Saturday and from midday onwards on Sunday (an answerphone service is in operation out of hours). So whatever time of the day or night you need to place your order, there will always be a friendly voice at the end of the phone, who will be happy to help.

DELIVERIES We deliver daily, Monday to Saturday and our vans leave us between 2am and 7am, depending on the journey. All routes are fixed so you can expect your delivery at or about the same time every day.

We do not operate a minimumorder policy.