The Country Range Group have kicked off their 2026 NPD with a bang after the roll out of a Signature Sausage double act this January.
Free from both gluten and the 14 major allergens, the two new additions to the Signature by Country Range portfolio include supreme pork sausages and traditional Cumberlands.
Providing a porky premium point of difference, the quality sausages both have an 80% pork content and are made to traditional recipes using the finest cuts of pork, herbs and seasonings.
Both available in 1kg bags, the sausages are vehemently versatile and can be cooked from frozen for added convenience. Great for menu specials and creative chefs, the easy to store, low on waste bags are compact and make experimenting simple, cost effective and low risk.
New Signature by Country Range Pork Sausages – Quick and easy to prepare, these classic pork sausages have that beautiful bounce and flavour making them perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and any quick serve menu.
New Signature by Country Range Cumberland Sausages – Thick 80% Cumberland sausages made with a perfect blend of herbs and spices using the finest cuts of pork, providing a rustic, hearty texture and sausage suitable for grilling, frying, or using in stews and casseroles.
Available exclusively through the Country Range Group member businesses and wholesalers, Signature by Country Range helps chefs produce menu masterpieces and now features over 30 carefully sourced, superior ingredients and fully finished products, making it easier for caterers to serve high-quality dishes consistently, even in high-pressure environments.
Signature by Country Range, which is the premium tier of CRG’s own-brand portfolio, is specially crafted to provide professional kitchens with all the tools to tempt, tantalise and get guests to trade up, whilst keeping costs at a minimum.
Rachel Porter, Country Range Group Marketing Manager, said: “Sausages are a huge part of British and Irish mealtimes, whether it’s a breakfast butty on-the-go, a full fry up, sausages and mash, toad in the hole or a comforting casserole. Our new premium sausages offer incredible flavour, versatility and are fantastic time-savers for chefs and professional kitchens looking for top quality and value.”
To support the launch and demonstrate the versatility of these two new products, Country Range’s Development Chef Paul Dickson has created some inspirational trend-led recipes that are big on flavour including a Signature Sausage Currywurst, an elevated breakfast and everyone’s favourite go–to – a supreme Signature Sausage Sandwich.
About the Country Range Group
With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 17 member businesses and 19 wholesaler – Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Country Valley Foods, Crowndale Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Europ Foods, First Choice Foodservice, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, King Brothers Foodservice, Kitwave (including Creed Foodservice, Total Foodservice and WestCountry), McClures, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice, Valley Foods, Waterdene Foodservice.
In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also offers a three-tiered own brand portfolio under Country Range, Signature by Country Range and Catering Essentials.
Widely recognised by caterers as trusted and reliable brands that deliver consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour, the 700 plus products are all developed exclusively for professional caterers and cover grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food.
The Group publishes its trade magazine Stir it up 9 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news, Country Range brand promotions and in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.
The Country Range Group has also entered into a three-year charitable partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. The unique partnership will see the buying group and its members work alongside the charity to raise compassion, understanding and crucially, vital funds, to help make food allergy history.
