Nov 15th, 2017
6 mins
Country Range’s Frozen Bread Basket Expands with Duo of Plain Bagels
Country Range, the leading independent foodservice brand, has added to its growing range of frozen breads and rolled out Plain Bagels in two different formats – 85g sliced and 115g unsliced.
With bagels enjoying a resurgence in the foodservice sector due to the growing trend for healthy brunches and lunches, the new products are available to the foodservice sector immediately via the 12 independent wholesalers that make up the Group.
Country Range’s bagels are 95% baked and can be finished in the oven in just four minutes and provide the perfect base for a host of sweet and savoury fillings and toppings. The growing brand’s Development Chef Paul Dickson has also been working in the test kitchen to showcase the adaptability of the product and has created a number of sweet and savoury recipes suited for both adults and children. Paul said:
“The popularity of bagels has definitely grown over the last few years and we’re now seeing lots of top venues around the country use them in unique and exciting ways. Using our 85g bagels I simply created these school-friendly pizzas by adding a little of our Tomato and Basil sauce and topping with our grated Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese. These can be finished with a whole host of toppings such as ham and mushroom through to a pancetta and balsamic vinegar pizza using the 115 bagel.”
The 85g sliced bagels come in packs of 50, while the 115g format are available in packs of 48.
Martin Ward, Country Range Group’s Trading Director, commented:
“Bagels have often been overlooked in the past partly due to the amount of NPD in the bread sector but we are definitely beginning to see more operators utilise them in their menus. Our bagels are as good as any brand name out there and with two different formats to offer, we’re able to appeal to all foodservice operators. Our 85g product is more suited to the cost sector, while the 115g format is ideal for restaurants, pubs, cafes, bars and hotels, however both hit the mark on taste and quality.”
About Country Range
With more than 25 years of heritage servicing the UK’s innovative foodservice sector, Country Range is the leading independent foodservice brand and now offers over 850 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour. The brand is developed and produced by the Country Range Group and is distributed exclusively by the 12 independent wholesalers that make up the Group.
Country Range Student Chef Challenge
The brand is lead sponsor of the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge and is committed to working with the Craft Guild of Chefs, colleges and lecturers to provide a platform for the next generation of chefs. An eagerly anticipated fixture on the catering industry’s calendar, the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2018 competition is now open for entries. For more info visit – www.countryrangestudentchef.co.uk.
Contact Details
Website: www.countryrange.co.uk
Twitter/Instagram: @countryrangeuk
