Frozen food distributor Central Foods scores success in BRC accreditation

point of view. The soya is also high in protein, low in fat, low in sugar, a source of fibre and has salt levels below the PHE 2024 targets – all positive attributes which will appeal to your customers who are looking for healthy, sustainable, meat-free menu swaps.

Serve them in a bun, with fries or salad for delicious plant-based options.

“Meat Free Mondays have become a popular concept, and they’re the ideal way to introduce new and exciting plant-based alternatives to your fast food and takeaway menus,” added Gordon Lauder.

“Promote the idea on social media to let your customers know that you’re adding to your meatfree range. “The National Food Strategy recently reported that daily meat consumption in the UK has fallen by 17% in the last decade. But it recommends that meat consumption falls by 30% in the next ten years to reduce the environmental impact of our diets.

“We’re seeing more and more evidence that the interest in, and demand for, great-tasting vegan products is increasing all the time, whether it is for health, environmental or sustainability reasons, so it makes commercial sense to be prepared for this ever-increasing demand.”

Central Foods, based at Collingtree in Northamptonshire, supplies hundreds of different lines into foodservice, ranging from vegetarian and free-from items, meat products, bakery items and canapés through to buffet products, desserts and puddings. It currently sells to more than 240 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the entire foodservice industry including the fast food sector and many other outlets. Visit http://www.centralfoods.co.uk for more information.

Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the fifth time – achieving the highest possible classification level.

The frozen food distributor was awarded Double AA accreditation, passing the audit first time and with no issues.

MD of Central Foods, Gordon Lauder, said: “This is great news for the company and reflects Central Foods’ strong commitment to quality assurance and the industry gold standard.

We’re delighted to have passed the audit once again with no ‘non-conformances’, which demonstrates the expertise of our technical team.

Gaining a Double AA accreditation of the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate is a ringing endorsement of the high standards that we are committed to and also gives our customers full confidence in our processes and procedures.”

BRC Global Standards is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain. Its’ Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging and Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, Gluten Free, Plant-Based and Ethical Trading set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice and help provide assurance to customers that products are safe, legal and of high quality. Gordon Lauder added: “Confidence in supply chain procedures and processes is now more important than ever before, and we are very proud that Central Foods is operating at the very highest levels in this area.” Northamptonshire-based Central Foods, which was founded more than 25 years ago, is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distribution companies - supplying frozen food to more than 220 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the entire foodservice industry including schools, universities, pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, leisure centres, garden centres, care homes and many other outlets.

Offering a one-stop shop to the foodservice sector, Central Foods sources products from around the world and the UK, supplying more than 400 different lines, ranging from vegetarian and free-from items, bakery items and canapés through to buffet products, desserts and puddings. It has offices at Collingtree, near Northampton.

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