bags, which come in boxes of four via the 12 independent wholesalers who make up the Country Range Group. Kate Bancroft, Country Range Group Marketing Manager, said: “Fries are incredibly versatile and play a vital role on menus across the catering divide from care home kitchens to Michelin star. With guests and consumers becoming so much more discerning, it’s vital chefs get their fry selection right – uninspiring, soggy chips just won’t do. Our new range showcases the best seasonal potatoes and the latest innovations to offer never-fail fries that are guaranteed to keep their crunch and a silky soft centre.” About the Country Range Group With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 12 independent wholesalers - Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, EFG Foodservice, Harvest Fine Foods, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Thomas Ridley Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice and Turner Price. In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 800 products,
Panasonic and Regal Microwaves Formalise Supply Partnership Global brand Panasonic and Regale Microwaves of Gosport announce a new distribution agreement, formalising Regale as Panasonic’s sole supply partner for its range of commercial microwaves and speed ovens
J
ared Greenhalgh, European Sales Manager, Panasonic; “Our key focus is to continue to grow relationships with our customers and the future growth of our business
will be supported by nurturing our distribution network.
all developed exclusively for professional caterers under
“Our recent partnership with ENSE has confirmed this
the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, fro-
commitment and with that in mind, we are delighted to
zen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by
announce that our long-standing affiliation with Regale
caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consis-
Microwaves has now been extended to that of Supply
tent quality and value for money without compromising
Partner. This means that now, any operator will be able to
on taste and flavour.
purchase a Panasonic oven from their preferred supplier,
The Group also publishes its trade magazine Stir it up
either via our direct distribution network or through a
10 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and
distributor supplied by Regale, who will be offering an
industry news, Country Range brand promotions and in-
unrivalled service to any distributor who doesn’t have
depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support
an account with us directly, making it easier to procure
and inspire all foodservice caterers.
Panasonic microwaves.”
Website: www.countryrange.co.uk Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @countryrangeuk
Iain
Phillips,
Deputy
Managing
Director,
Regale
Microwaves; “Winning new business is tough enough; ordering the stock and having it delivered when you want it should be the easy part, but global supply setbacks are presenting challenges across the board. Normally, Regale would hold ample stock of the entire Panasonic range but one of the advantages for the operator of this new partnership is that we will be running forecasts directly with the Panasonic factory ordering system ensuring enough stock to satisfy demand; all orders received by 2pm will be dispatched that day, on a next working day service, with free delivery too.” To find out more about Panasonic’s range of commercial microwave ovens, email commercial.ovens@eu.panasonic. com or go to panasonic.co.uk/pro-cooking
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