NSF Foods o ers an exclusive range of Italian food products.

NSF Foods offers an exclusive range of Italian food products

With growing popularity amongst consumers for vegan and plant-based foods NSF Foods say that they were determined to bring a premium range to the UK and Irish market, despite the general hesitation across the market to launch new products as the pandemic hit.

After many months of research and development, they have now signed an exclusive agreement with YES Sourcing Srl of Italy. This brings to customers in the UK and Ireland an exclusive range of high-quality, bespoke Italian food products, supplied directly from the production facilities in Italy. The ranges include ambient, fresh and frozen foods, and have been designed to meet the uptake in demand for Italian meats, cheeses, pastas, grilled vegetables and pestos, authentic pizza and pizza bases. Even real Italian coffee is on the list, but the biggest development area is in vegan and plant-based foods, report the company (everything from vegan bacon and pepperoni through to vegetable slices for the sandwich and food to go sector).

Historically, NSF Foods’ sole focus has been on seafood, with a well established global supply chain and Brexit-ready approach ensuring customers continue to be well supplied, say the firm. Now, with over 120 years combined food experience, they feel that they have lots to offer in the wider food sector and this expansion into Italian foods symbolises the next stages of growth for the company (www.nsffoods.com). “Most of us have been in food all our working lives and believe we live to eat, not eat to live! Our passion for high quality foods remains as strong today as it did when we first started out. But now, with our partners and new friends in Italy, we are committed to introducing a taste of authentic Italy to our customers,” said Steve Money, managing director, NSF Foods Ltd.

“Customers of NSF Foods have come to expect a high level of service, with a great range of quality products, all supported by just in time logistics for total convenience. NSF Foods might be considered the ‘new kids on the block’, but certainly have ambitious plans to support this new and important sector and have a track record to prove their commitment to quality.”

Headquartered in Wolverhampton, and with supply base offices in Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and Singapore, NSF Foods have over 120 years combined experience of supplying quality foods, with extensive commercial and technical experience both in the UK and internationally.

NCCO helps operators with labelling compliance

In the current climate, the need for stringent compliance with front and back of house food labelling requirements has never been greater, and to help operators save time and money on this aspect of their businesses, NCCO has created the new DateCodeGenie® Lite.

This product features all the benefits and functionality of the other DateCodeGenie products (www.ncco.eu/ lite), say the company, but in a portable format that works exceptionally well in smaller kitchens or businesses with multiple sites. It consists of a simple hand-held tablet that links wirelessly to a compact, robust digital printer using Bluetooth technology. By automating the labelling process, DateCodeGenie technology eliminates the need to hand write food safety compliant labels in your commercial kitchen, claim NCCO. The new DateCodeGenie Lite is easy to use, has a simple to follow interface and can be programmed in different languages to suit the needs of your back of house teams. The DateCodeGenie system uses cloud-based technology to create labelling consistency across a business. Additionally, the DateCodeGenie Lite assists in managing prep inventory, reducing food waste, and adhering to food hygiene regulations, and also helps operators comply with allergen labelling regulations by creating labels that notify customers of allergens, dietary facts and nutritional information (for example, the DateCodeGenie Lite allows you to design labels that feature your company logo, communicating your professional operating standards). NCCO feel that the functionality and versatility of DateCodeGenie Lite make it especially suitable for café and coffee shops, bakery and take-away, catering operators and smaller retail or branded catering chains.