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20 WAYS twentyways.co.uk

20 Ways is an importer and wholesaler of specialist charcuterie from Italy and Spain. As well as Halal cured meats, it imports Halal Parmesan, PDO cheeses and organic ingredients destined for retail and the foodservice sector. The company also offers bespoke private label lines. Best-selling products include beef bacon, pastrami and chorizo, bresaola and Cecina de Leon.

BRINDISA brindisa.com

The Spanish food importer’s cured meat selection comes from producers of white and indigenous Iberico pig charcuterie, including Jamon de Bellota; acorn-fed hams from Extremadura and Lomo Doblado de Bellota –acorn-fed tenderloin bathed in liquid acorn fat before curing. It also carries Fuet, Llonganissa and air-dried Salchichones, as well as cooking chorizos from La Rioja, Sobrasada from the indigenous black pigs of Majorca and game pates from the Sierra Morena.

CIBOSANO cibosano.co.uk

As part of its a large range of ambient, fresh and frozen lines, Cibosano sources traditional charcuterie from small Italian producers. Focusing on provenance, its range of cured and cooked meats come in a variety of whole muscle cuts, salamis and pre-sliced packs. A new addition is a range of Spanish Embutidos from Carchelejo, in the province of Jaén. The Chorizo, Chorizo Gran Vela, Salchichon and Boneless Serrano Ham are prepared traditionally, and are available whole or pre-sliced.

DELICIOSO delicioso.co.uk

Spanish import and distribution company Delicioso offers a wide range of charcuterie from Spain, reflecting the im ortance and regionality of food production. Its range of hams and cooking chorizos are dry-cured in the cool, high air of the Picos de Europa and other mountainous areas of northern Spain; also offering smoked charcuterie from the rain-soaked coasts of Asturias; salamis from the famous salami-producing area of Vic in Cataluña and soft, spreadable Sobrasada made in the humid climate of the Balearic islands.

New for this year are two whole hams on the bone: Jabugo Iberico, ham from Consorcio de Jabugo in Andalucía, and a Serrano Gran Reserva Paleta from Galicia in the north. The Jabugo Iberico ham weighs around 7kg and costs £39.45/kg; while the Serrano Paleta weighs around 4.5kg and is £47.25 per unit. All are available to trade customers throughout the UK.

TENUTA MARMORELLE tenutamarmorelle.com

TASTE OF SICILY tasteofsicily.co.uk

Taste of Sicily imports and supplies a range of antipasti and other Italian goods under several brands. As part of its Difforti range, it offers a variety of pre-sliced charcuterie. Bresaola, Coppa, Pastrami, Mortadella, Speck, Salami Milano and Salami Piccante are all available in 80g packs, while Proscuitto Crudo, Proscuitto Cotta and ru fle Mortade a come in larger packs.

THE FINE CHEESE CO. finec eese.co.uk

As well as its extensive range of cheeses, crackers and accompaniments, The Fine Cheese Co. also carries a variety of artisan charcuterie – and it takes its customary approach to sourcing in this category.

“We have a direct relationship with the producers e re resent and e visit them ersona y to confirm that the reality matches the claims,” says MD John Siddall, adding that every detail is examined – from the breeds and how they are reared through to the preparation, curing and slicing processes.

The charcuterie made from the Savigni family’s organic status inta enese b ac be ted igs is a good example. Its pigs roam freely outside, eating acorns and herbs, and the family personally undertakes every stage of preparation.

The Fine Cheese Co is also strong supporter of emerging British producers, stocking lines from Tempus, Trealy Farm and Moons Green alongside its listings from Italy, France and Spain.

Tenuta Marmorelle is an Italian food importer that supplies foodservice and independent retail outlets in the UK, as well as selling direct to consumer online. t urchases items direct y rom s ecia ist and fine food producers in Italy, which now include a Tenuta Marmorelle range of Antipasto from the Parma region. The ‘Gustoso’ selection will be made up of Prosciutto Crudo, Coppa and Milano Salami; the Saporito will feature Speck, Bresaola and Napoli Salami; the Piccante will combine Spicy Coppa with Spicy Pancetta and icy ianata a ami and fina y the e i ioso selection will include Prosciutto Crudo, Coppa and Paesano Salami. The 150g packs are sold in cases of 10 for £42, with an RRP of £6.95.