Innovation across the nation Wales’ biggest food and drink trade event BlasCymru/TasteWales is back featuring a host of exciting new products, perfect for restaurateurs, retailers and hungry diners! The Partnership, Spiced Haloumi Burger
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Over a 100 new food and drink products will be launched at BlasCymru/TasteWales at The Celtic Manor on March 20 and 21. This will be the second time the international trade event has taken place and all the signs are very encouraging. The inaugural event generated £14 million for the food and drink industry in Wales. Over 450 delegates attended, including more than 150 national and international buyers from 14 countries, and in excess of 100 Welsh food and drink producers, showcased over 800 products. There’s a real smorgasbord of new products on offer including creamy yoghurts, zesty sauces, healthy veggie and vegan products, smart new food service offers for busy chefs and unique innovative packaging options for retailers. Here’s a sneak peak at few of our favourites:
No normal veggie burger
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Since starting with a stall at The Riverside Market in Cardiff 12 years ago Ben Moss, founder of The Parsnipship Ltd, has taken his pioneering approach to vegetarian and vegan food to a much higher level. Of course, he was way ahead of the crowd, long before Veganism became so popular. These days the company’s tasty vegetarian and vegan products like Moroccan Cashew and Walnut Roast and Beetroot Bomb can be bought online and are delivered chilled with 10 days shelf life and suitable for freezing. Commenting on plans for BlasCymru/TasteWales, Director Flo Ticehurst said: “We have four new lines coming out: two veggie and two vegan burgers. We
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were inspired to start our business after years of being disappointed at the meagre offerings available for vegetarians and vegans. TasteWales is a great time to showcase some new products as well as our wider offer.” The Parsnipship, Penllwyngwent, Saville Road, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AX. 01656 857130 ben@theparsnipship.co.uk www.theparsnipship. co.uk
Extra energy and vitamins The source of Radnor Hills spring waters lies in the old county of Radnorshire in Mid Wales. It’s a wild, under populated area. The water filters naturally through layers of eons-old rock to achieve its exceptional taste and purity. You can already enjoy Radnor Hills’ spring water in a range of natural fruit flavours, still and sparkling. We’re also big fans of their premium fruit pressé drinks sold under their Heartsease Farm brand. At the show, Radnor Hills, are launching a range of Natural Energy Water, which contains zero sugar and added B vitamins. William Watkins, Managing Director said: “We wanted to create the ultimate energy water which contains natural caffeine and is designed to give consumers a convenient energy boost without the dreaded sugar crash. We at Radnor Hills are hoping to revitalise, rejuvenate and refresh the nation in a healthy, natural way.” Radnor Hills Water Heartsease, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LU. 01547 530220 www.radnorhills.co.uk
