Henley Bridge Ingredients are thrilled to introduce an innovative new brand, Chichester Food and Drink Company. Based in the heart of West Sussex, they rescue grade A surplus fruits from local farms that are, due to excess stock, destined for landfill. They transform these fruits into a selection of formats that are ideal for chefs, patissiers, bakers and food artisans.
Sustainable roots
To ensure a secure supply of fresh fruit stock, farms are required to produce an additional 25% more than needed, to overcome fluctuations in weather and the effects of pests and diseases. However, this means that excess produce, of grade A quality, has no place to go and is, ultimately, destined for landfill. This is not only a waste of the product but of all the efforts that have gone into growing it: the labour, power, water and transport.
By working with local growers to acquire surplus fruit, Chichester Food and Drink Company are able to prevent hundreds of tonnes of high quality, fresh produce from being wasted, actively reducing UK food waste, CO2 emissions, and supporting the local farming community too.
A unique process
Utilising a unique air-drying process, Chichester Food and Drink Company are able lock in flavour, while naturally preserving the fruit ingredients in a selection of formats that are ideal for the food, hospitality and catering industries. This allows professionals access to high quality ingredients that they can feel good about using - there's no compromise on quality or flavour.
The new range
Through the same saving-surplus method, Chichester Food and Drink Company are able to supply two product formats to cater for varying applications, RESQ fruit powders and Nice Slice garnishes. Henley Bridge is proud to stock a selection of fruit flavours across both.
RESQ fruit powders
Pure ingredients made of 100% natural, rescued fruit. The air-drying process gently removes water, locking in concentrated flavour which provides an intensified fruity taste. Milled to produce a fine grade powder, the RESQ range is supplied in 90g and 500g bags. This format performs exceptionally well in terms of flavour delivery and ease of use. The fine, crumbly texture blends well into a diverse selection of applications, spreads easily, doesn't drop during baking, and provides a soft and enjoyable mouthfeel. This makes it ideal for use in bakes and desserts, alongside more fluid applications, such as ice cream and gelato. They even work well in savoury creations, such as sausage rolls and protein bars.
The RESQ powders are available in six fruit varieties.
Nice slices garnishes
Made from 100% natural and rescued fruit, the slow-drying process locks in oils and flavour while perfectly preserving the slices without any additives. These slices work brilliantly in hot and cold drinks, re-hydrating upon application and infusing the liquid with a zesty, citrus flavour.
The Nice Slice garnishes are supplied in 250g bags, which provides approximately 175 servings, and are available in three fruit flavours.
The Chichester Food and Drink Company range is available now.
