by BFFF
Sep 28th, 2015
5 mins
BFFF

Holland’s GUINNESS®Range Drives Frozen Category Growth

Launched in September 2014, the new Steak and GUINNESS®frozenpie and pudding range – a delicious addition to the original stout infused variety in chilled – has been a roaring success with consumers and has led the company to a 3.1% increase in market share and an overall + 20.1% YOY value growth** in the individual frozen pie category.

Thanks to the quality and demand of Holland’s Steak and GUINNESS®, the brand hasbecome No 1 brand in category*. The mouth-watering range features two-pack steak puddings and pastry topped steak pies, both ready to eat in minutes from frozen.

Widely stocked across the major multiples nationwide, Holland’s incomparable product offering has received huge compliments from its consumer market with emails of praise and congratulations for their ‘outstanding quality’ and ‘mouth-watering taste.’

Bill Smith-Coats Sales & Marketing Director for Holland’s, said: “The GUINNESS®range has achieved strong national distribution and sales since launch and we are delighted our new products are driving category growth. We are proud to have aligned our 164 years of traditional baking and cooking techniques with the number one stout in the world*** and produced an absolute winner.”

Just 8 months after launch the Holland’sSteak & GUINNESS®Pudding is already the 6th fastest-selling line in frozen individual pies in the UK, accounting for over 3% of total individual pie sales. ** The Steak & Pastry GUINNESS® Topped Pie is among the top-20 fastest selling individual pies in the UK. **

The Steak & GUINNESS®Pudding features slow cooked prime steak, in rich gravy infused with GUINNESS®stout and steamed in Holland’s unique pastry case.Holland’s wealth of knowledge and years of tradition have been used throughout the creation and cooking process to ensure the final taste is pure perfection, with the distinctive taste of GUINNESS® stout.

The Steak & GUINNESS® Pastry Topped Pie offers slow cooked tender prime steak in rich GUINNESS®stout gravy, with carrots, parsnips, leeks and mushrooms – topped with a flaky pastry lid.

Available in frozen two-packs, these Steak & GUINNESS®creations are a first-class treat. Frozen within hours of creation for sealed in freshness and locked in flavour, the range is the perfect way to enhance any busy modern lifestyle (both the pie and pudding can be microwaved in just 5 minutes from frozen). Available nationwide from all good retailers, priced at £2.50 RRP.

Produced in Lancashire, Holland’s is one of the UK’s best-loved pie makers; producing a range of delicious pies, puddings and pastries. For further information on the Holland’s Pie range please visit www.hollandspies.co.uk

For samples or to place an order please call 01706 212122

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