Welcome
The figures being bandied around food to go in the UK are somewhat staggering. A sector that’s now worth close to £25 billion is bucking every single financial business metric in a world that’s growing more expensive, and unstable, by the week.
Factors behind this are numerous – but you cannot discount the immeasurable impact of Covid and how it changed people’s food & drink habits and tastes.
So, in recognition of this, it was no surprise to see our ‘FTG Future’ special balloon to 18 pages. From the latest data and insights to salad versatility, Asian influences, elite sandwich producers, carrier innovation and more.
It’s also our final issue before the Sammies. It’s a special event, with the Sandwich & FTG Designer of the Year competition in the day, before a glittering evening – 7 May at the Royal Lancaster London.
Alex Bell – Editor
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Contents
REGULARS
6 News
THE BRITISH SANDWICH & FOOD TO GO ASSOCIATION
12 We are just about ready for the Sammies… on May 7
REVIEW
18 A comedic legend brought the smiles to the FPA Awards
FTG FUTURE
20 Insight from Lumina Intelligence is always worth listening to
22 Prepared salads from Agrial Fresh are versatile and on trend
24 We get the word on the street, with Central Foods
25 Middleton Foods make authenticity and flair easy
26 For decades, Simply Lunch has been finding the sweet spot
28 Putting pretzels first, the Ditsch UK way
30 There’s so much to admire about the Signorelli FTG model
34 Bunsik’s Korean Bristol operation is driving expansion
36 From meal deals to grab-and-go, Warrior serves up the protein
BREAKFAST
38 La Lorraine is broadening the scope of the morning staple
40 From dried fruits to sensational tea, with RM Curtis & Aimia
41 For all types of equipment, Jestic Foodservice Solutions delivers
