4 minutes Product Updates

The Country Range Class of 2016

It’s been a busy old year for the product development team, adding 27 new lines to the ever-expanding Country Range offering.

We’re proud to be innovators in the foodservice industry and our own brand is widely regarded as the best in the business. This year, we’ve launched products that capture the imagination, link in with the latest trends and make life easier in the busy kitchen.Here’s a round-up of the Class of 2016:JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Gourmet Steak Burger – 30 x 170g
Gourmet Aberdeen Angus Burger – 30 x 170g
Homemade-style burgers with a loose rustic texture – perfect for your premium burger offerings.
Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce – 4 x 1kg
Frozen, marinated, slow-cooked quality Irish pork shoulder and leg in a tangy BBQ sauce The 75% meat content, plus sauce, allows for a combination which is not too runny and therefore holds up well as a topping or filler.
Salted Caramel Fudge – 435g
Multi Coloured Crispies – 420g
New additions to our revised edible decorations work just as well as a topping on hot beverages. Try sprinkling on-trend salted caramel onto a latte or add colour by topping a babycino with multi-coloured crispies.MARCH
Dessert trends are constantly changing and evolving so give your pudding menus a re-fresh with these fab four desserts.
Fig & Pistachio Cheesecake – 1 x 12pp
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cheesecake – 1 x 12pp
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie – 1 x 12pp
Bakewell Tart – 1 x 12pp

APRIL
Made from good quality cheddar, our cheese slices are even easier to use as they’re shingled as opposed to stacked and the packaging is resealable.
Mild White Cheddar Cheese Slices – 1kg
Mature White Cheddar Cheese Slices – 1kg

MAY
The mix of mozzarella and cheddar makes it ideal for pizzas as it browns evenly.
Grated Mozzarella (100%) – now 2kg
Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar (70%/30%) – now 2kg

JUNE
Belgian Sugared Waffles – 20 x 85g
Drizzle over honey for breakfast, top with fruit and ice cream for dessert, or because they’re individually packed, they make a great on-the-go snack.

JULY
Crispy Coated Fries – 2.5kg
Gluten-free, can be oven-baked or fried and as they have a crispy coating, they stay crisp for longer than standard fries.

Fruity Multi-Seed Tulip Muffin – 24 x 102g
Lemon & Poppy Seed Tulip Muffin – 24 x 115g
Raspberry & White Chocolate Tulip Muffin – 24 x 115g
These 3 exciting flavour combinations are the latest additions to our Frozen Tulip Muffin range

AUGUST 
Soy Sauce relaunch – Dark Soy Sauce and Light Soy Sauce – 1ltr
The essential ingredient in Chinese cooking – it’s back and it tastes better than ever!

SEPTEMBER
Salted Tortilla Chips – 12 x 500g
Not just for nachos, crush these corn chips and use to add texture to salads or in place of a breadcrumb topping.
10” Tortilla Wrap – 5 x 10
12” Tortilla Wrap – 10 x 10
These versatile ingredients can be used across all day parts – they’re flexible so roll easily and they don’t dry out around the edges when warmed.

OCTOBER
Frozen fruits are a simple way to get ‘one of your 5 a day’ and just one 80g portion of Country Range Frozen Fruits can tick that box. Use in breakfast pots, smoothies or desserts.
Summer Berry Mix – 5 x 1kg
Raspberries – 6 x 1kg
Strawberries – 5 x 1kg

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Cox’s Apple & Blackberry Pudding – 1 x 12
Exclusive to Country Range brand – luxurious baked vanilla sponge with a Cox apple and blackcurrant filling, finished with an apricot glaze and blackberries.

Chocolate & Raspberry Crunch Bar Gateau – whole
Salted Caramel Cream Bar Gateau – whole
These impressive looking gateaux can be served to fit various dessert menu options. One slice, containing 2 profiteroles, provides a generous portion, perfect for sharing. Or halve the slice and serve on a decadently dressed plate. Single profiterole portions also work well as a sweet option on a buffet table.