At the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) Gala Dinner, the winner of the Catering Product of the Year for 2014 was awarded to The Authentic Food Company Ltd. for its Butternut Squash Pakoras.
Over the last 27 years, BFFF have run the ultimate new product awards event, which has become known as the ‘Oscars of the Frozen Food Industry’. The rationale for this highly prestigious awards scheme is to reward and recognise the terrific quality and product development in the frozen food market during the last year.
The last year has seen challenging times for the food service industry with disposable income being squeezed and consumers looking to economise wherever and whenever they can. The new circumstances have resulted in the food service sector having to be even more ingenious, inventive and in-tune with consumer needs.
Other catering Gold winners included Brakes, Frecco Food & Beverage, KK Fine Foods and Oliver James Foods.
Butternut Squash Pakoras by The Authentic Food Company
This product has a sweet and spicy character and is made with butternut squash, onion, potato, gram flour and the sweetness is enhanced with cinnamon and fennel all of which give it a unique flavour and texture. Ideal as a premium snack developed from an authentic Indian recipe, Gate Gourmet included it in their range for Club and First Class British Airways flights.
The expert judges from the Craft Guild of Chefs simply loved this product with one saying, “Great tasting, great looking product – lovely bite and good eat. Lovely product!” Whilst another said, “Really nice flavour, well-seasoned, just the right level of spice. Eats really well.”
List of Gold Winners
Best New Starter Product:
Butternut Squash Pakoras – The Authentic Food Company Ltd
Best New Main Course/Meal Centre Product:
“JD Wetherspoon” Beef & Pancetta Lasagne – KK Fine Foods Plc
Best New Accompaniment Product:
Spiced Apple Fruit Infusion Drink – Frecco Food & Beverage Ltd
Best New Meat Free/Vegetarian Product:
Gluten Free Cauliflower Gratin Tart – KK Fine Foods Plc
Best New Bakery/Pastries Product:
Iced Victorian Fruit Cake – Brakes
Best New Multi-Portion Product:
“Café Rouge” Ratatouille Bake – KK Fine Foods Plc
Best New Ice Cream Product:
“Fruitfull” Strawberry Juice Lollies – DiSotto Foods
Best New Dessert/Confectionery Product:
“Barton & White” Orange Liqueur Bread & Butter Pudding – Oliver James Foods
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