A time to work together

Casa Julia is the main distributor for Caputo flour in the UK. Here, we see the Miller’s New Year celebration, signifying the end of a year of work, a new commitment and the arrival of grain in the mills.

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Caputo. “We focus on the quality of our raw materials.”

The second novelty of the 2023 edition was a request for support from the political sphere, with speeches by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, and Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida – who announced the allocation of €17 million euros exclusively to support the soft wheat chain from the food sovereignty fund. “Agriculture is our identity and tradition,” concluded Fontana. “When I travel the world and see Caputo flour, I feel proud.” coverage of the UK. Wherever you are, can have the number 1 pizza flour in the UK for perfect Neapolitan pizzas. have CAPUTO presenting the new flour ‘ARIA’ with world champions David Civitiello and Diego Palladino.

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The first major revolution of 2023 is the collaboration between the Grano Nostrum supply chain and Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Naples Federico II. Research focused on optimising field yields, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantity of fertilisers was reduced in favour of innovative and environmentally friendly biostimulations. This year, sowing time was modified, moving from autumn to late February. “We chose to go even further in research because it’s not enough to say ‘Italian’ to say ‘good’, explained Antimo

CAPUTO, the flour from Naples

We now have full coverage of the UK. Wherever you are, you can have the number 1 pizza flour in the UK for perfect Neapolitan pizzas.

Tomatoes

The season is delayed due to heavy rains in May, even with floods in the Parma -Bologna area, which have slowed down the planting of tomatoes. shortage of tomatoes in the North and therefore they will put pressure on growers in the South to supply fresh tomatoes.

CASA JULIA importer and distributor of CAPUTO.

“ The street ” will have CAPUTO presenting the new flour ‘ARIA’ with world champions David Civitiello and Diego Palladino.

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TOMATOES price of fresh tomatoes has increased by 50% compared to last year, but not many contracts have been signed by canners who are waiting to see if August will produce a bountiful harvest that will continue until September/October to try to complete the programs. ordered 100 containers that have been allocated to major customers in Scotland, Manchester and London & home countries.

The season is delayed due to heavy rains in May, even with floods in the Parma-Bologna area, which have slowed down the planting of tomatoes. There will be a shortage of tomatoes in the North and therefore they will put pressure on growers in the South to supply fresh tomatoes.

With seven factories in Campania using the best tomatoes for our needs, we can make sure that you always buy the best product.

The price of fresh tomatoes has increased by 50% compared to last year, but not many contracts have been signed by canners who are waiting to see if August will produce a bountiful harvest that will continue until September/October to try to complete the programs.

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Brands

biggest surprise is San Marzano Solania at a very competitive price at the moment( see them at the show). bag in box are growing by 40% per annum, and our Paola brand (gold tins) has had a very good reception, samples are available now.

Casa Julia has ordered 100 containers that have been allocated to major customers in Scotland, Manchester and London & home countries.

With 7 factories in Campania using the best tomatoes for our needs, we can make sure that you always buy the best product in a sauce of 7/8 briks.

The biggest surprise is San Marzano Solania at a very competitive price at the moment( see them at the show).

Our Paola peeled tomatoes and bag in box are an essential for making the perfect pasta and pizza sauce.

Peeled tomato: 2.5kg Paola own brand

• 2.5kg Datterini

Sales of our bag in box are growing by 40% per annum, and our Paola brand (gold tins) has had a very good reception, samples are available now.

• 2.5kg Solea

• 2.5kg Carmela very high specification

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• 4kg Polpa fine pronto pizza PAOLA brand

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• 2.5kg Solania San Marzano with certificate

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“Perhaps the biggest surprise is Solania San Marzano is at a very competitive price – see them at The Italian Show on 19 September [preview on pg 26]. Also, sales of our bag in box are growing by 40% per annum, and our Paola brand (gold tins) has had a very good reception and samples are available now,” concluded Santomauro.

Specialised Services

Silbury is Europe’s largest pizza sauce manufacturer and significant shareholder in two of the largest Portuguese tomato processing plants, Hit Group – supplying manufacturers, retailers, high-street chains and foodservice businesses across UK, Ireland and Europe.

“We have a team of industry specialists and customer service professionals that have built longstanding relationships with customers and suppliers,” said Louise De Leon, Silbury marketing manager. “This has helped us with the challenges the industry has faced. We have established logistics networks covering sea and road, together with flexible storage and strategically located warehousing, allowing us to offer flexible services to our customers and security of supply.

“The best policy for operators and manufacturers is to make sure they have raw material requirements covered. Changes and disruption to the supply chain tend to be instant and shortlived. Silbury can adapt and remedy the situation with enough notice.”

Over the past 12 months, Silbury have been working on a new range of pasta sauces; Pomodoro, Arrabbiata and Tomato and Mascarpone are the first flavours developed, with a full range available this autumn. Each sauce is gluten-free, meets PHE salt reduction targets for 2024, free from artificial colours, preservatives and flavours.

“Customers are seeking continued innovation, brand trust, consistency and reassurance on quality,” continued De Leon. “A priority is further developing our Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] plan. In December 2022, we recruited our first sustainability manger, Rob Bailey. He has been working with customers to understand their needs, as well as meeting key suppliers. Our ESG plan is a key focus, along with new product development projects over the next 12 months.”

Naturally Focused

Mutti has a core Essential range, consisting of polpa, peeled tomatoes, double concentrate paste and passata, along with pizza sauces – catering to a variety of needs, both at home and in foodservice. They use natural recipes, are free from artificial additives and oil, while being designed to be diluted to allow for product yield to be maximised. They’re witnessing a change in buying patterns.

“Despite consumers feeling the squeeze on their wallets, we have seen a surge in interest for better-quality, ambient tomato products,” said Dhiresh Hirani, Mutti country manager, UK.

“While price used to be the primary factor, value now means so much more. Consumers want elevated value – and that means ingredients and natural products that are also produced by a socially responsible company. Mutti is dedicated to only tomatoes. Its speciality products, such as San Marzano, provide a genuine richness.”

But they’re also aware of supply issues on the horizon.

“Regarding availability of raw material, Mutti is constantly investing in sustainability measures to help futureproof the business,” said Hirani. “Sustainable farming is a top priority –from drip irrigation to humidity meters, to weed control and the use of manual traps to defend against harmful insects. At our factory, approximately 80% of the water used is recycled in some way, and we use solar panels to generate power.”