Sauce It This Christmas!

Posted on December 20th, 2021

Sauces add an extra ‘something’ to your festive celebrations, whether it’s sprucing up your party food, the finishing touch to your Christmas dinner or a sweet treat, condiments are an essential part of cooking and serving festive food.

A wide variety of dips sand sauces on a table adds another dimension of flavour to food and this Christmas we have seen a range of condiments on the supermarket shelves.

Sugar and Spice

Traditionally we’re used to dolloping a spoonful of cranberry sauce on our plate at this time of year, however, we’re seeing this condiment being elevated. From spiced Cranberry Ketchup to Cranberry and Chipotle sauce, these flavours really pack a punch.

Chilli has been a trending flavour for summer 2021 and this has continued into Christmas. Sainsburys have introduced a Tomato and Habanero chilli chutney, and a Cranberry and Chilli jam, the perfect pairing with creamy cheese. M&S have also launched a Chilli Jam with Piquillo Peppers, a perfect sweet and heat combo!

 

Merry Mayo

 

 

How about pimping up a classic mayo! We’re seeing sage and onion mayo’s as well as pig in blanket flavoured mayonnaise!

If you think they’re ‘out there’, how about Chocolate Orange Mayo!? A collaboration between Heinz and Terry’s has got people talking in the last couple of weeks. The mayonnaise is recommended on festive desserts or spread onto brioche, toast, crumpets, or pancakes. This comes after the popularity of all things chocolate orange this year! Our sauce team have worked on sweet mayonnaise, pairing dark chocolate and cranberry oil as well as clementine and pine.

 

 

Stand Out Sauces

Arguably a controversial condiment, the Sauce Shops Brussel Sprout Ketchup contains no less than 61% sprouts and makes for a “very unexpected flavour that just works”, insists the brand. Sharp, sweet and lightly spiced, its controversial to say the least. What is next? We can help you develop stand-out condiments for 2022.

At Dalziel Ingredients we work with you to create innovative, knock out sauces. Whether it’s a sachet packed sauce to pair with meat, fish or plant-based product or a tubbed sauce ready to be jarred, we can help!

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

World Class NPD Centre Investment

Posted on December 14th, 2021

We’re pleased to announce that here at Dalziel Ingredients we are investing in a £1m expansion of new product development capabilities to create a world class NPD centre at Felling.

Our new 7,100 square foot (660sq m) NPD centre will comprise sophisticated presentation and development kitchens, sample preparation areas, dedicated sauce making facility, video conferencing facilities, meat preparation room and freezer facilities.

Equally, the expansion will support our specialist departments, as the UK’s leading NPD and Technical Services teams in savoury blended ingredients. Completion is expected in spring 2022.

To create our unique, modern yet warming designs we looked to Amos Beech to make our ideas come to life.

Alison Lyall, interior designer at Amos Beech said, ‘The main part of the project was to design a Client Presentation Suite. We looked at brick walls to reflect the brick of local buildings, oak – a timeless warm timber popular in corporate interiors, tan leather – to bring warmth but also a fusion of high end residential and hospitality, and concrete – another warm tone yet contemporary finish.

Relating this to Dalziel Ingredients we then developed the finishes to reflect the logo. The tan leather became navy blue, and we introduced copper. Another finish repeating in our research was Carrera marble worktops and these have now been superseded by a marble effect ceramic as has the durability properties that marble doesn’t. Another natural timber, cork, was introduced along with charcoal greys. These finishes formed the first palette for the interiors, furniture, and fittings.

Sales director Richard Wilson said: “Our vision is to create a world-class NPD facility to help us deliver far more complex customer requirements.

“Our customer range has expanded massively in the UK, Ireland and globally across all food sectors including health and nutrition.

“The scale of our NPD redevelopment gives us greater capacity for trials to replicate customer products in-house.  It means we can further strengthen our partnerships with customers to develop inspirational, market leading products.”

Functional nutrition products, in particular the rise in vegan and plant based, is a key sector driving demand for Dalziel’s blended ingredients, having expanded into new markets, said Fran Hutton, NPD director.

“The rise in healthy nutrition products and vegan has seen our biggest percentage growth of the last 12 months, together with demand for snacks seasonings.  During the pandemic we started exploring other markets and now we’re reaping the benefits.

“Importantly, the diversity in our skills sets us apart in terms of our experience and industry knowledge.”

Managing director Stuart Dalziel added: “The importance of this investment in Dalziel Ingredients is hugely important.  And we’re proud to be investing in the best environment to enable our first-class 25-strong NPD & Technical teams to shine.”

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Christmas Review 2021

Posted on December 6th, 2021

As the snow falls and the Christmas excitement grows, the Dalziel Ingredients team are getting our 2021 Christmas review together for your eyes!

Our marketing and product development team have begun reviewing this year’s festive food items on the market. This includes retail and food service, both chilled and frozen products. We also look at plant-based products, bakery, sauces, and snacks! There’s no such thing as too much at Christmas, right?!

This year we have designed our review based on luxury, with help from Kingsford Creative, a creative design agency. Christmas is based around premium products and it’s the time of the year where we’re all willing to dig a little deeper into our pockets for that extra special foodie showstopper. Here is a sneak peak of our review…

 

 

‘I requested a design from Marc at Kingsford Creative that screamed luxury, was effective and would stand out for all the right reasons, but also simple for our customers to read the context and convey our concepts in a clear format.

For me the dark green and gold shouts luxury as well as feeling warm and inviting’ says Denise McGrahan our NPD Marketing and Presentation Co-Ordinator.

If you follow our Instagram page, dalziel_ingredients, you may have also seen that we’re giving away three foodie hampers in the first 12 days of December! We have also used the dark green and gold theme to tie the ideas together. Don’t forget to keep an eye on our Instagram page so you can enter the competitions this month!

 

Dalziel Ingredient’s NPD and Marketing team are already working on blue sky ideas and concepts to inspire your team, please get in touch to receive our innovative Christmas 2021 review!

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Eat Local – Food Trends 2022!

Posted on November 29th, 2021

As we all know, the coronavirus outbreak has changed our eating habits and has made us think twice about what we’re consuming.

In the UK, half of adults say that the coronavirus outbreak has made it more important to them to buy British produce. So, what is local food? For most people it means food grown or produced relatively close to where they live, such as within 20 miles, or in a county or region. Local councils have different expectations and regulations for local food that are set by the planning department (BBC News).

There are many benefits of eating local produce:

• It’s good for the environment. Local food doesn’t have to travel as far to arrive on your plate, so it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint as well as cutting out third party transportation. Additionally, it benefits the local economy, supporting local farmers and producers ensuring money is put back into the regional economy.
• Importantly, the food tastes better! When purchasing produce at a farmer’s market, most local produce has been picked within the last 24 hours, ensuring it is ripe and at its peak nutrient-density. This also means the food is extremely fresh.
• Locally sourced produce means food is only eaten when seasonal. Continuously we are seeing an increase in seasonal, local produce within supermarket in their urge to backing British farming.

How can we increase our consumption of local produce?

Find your local farmer’s market! Markets and farm shops are growing year on year so we can guarantee there is one near you! It’s a great place to support local producers, as well as purchasing delicious food items grown in your community!

Supermarkets are increasing their local offering. We have seen supermarkets such as Morrisons who have  introduced their Nation’s Local Foodmakers programme which searches for local food and drink makers. Supplying direct to their nearest store, or to stores across their region, working with suppliers.

We expect to see this continue to grow and see locality as a food trend for 2022. To help you keep up-to-date with food trends, get in contact with our marketing team who are currently booking in Christmas reviews for 2022.

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Clean Label Innovation

Posted on November 22nd, 2021

Are you looking for a ‘clean label’ product without compromising on flavour? Well, we can help.

We’re predicting clean label to be one of the biggest trends within the food industry and one that will continue to evolve.

Legislations such as Natasha’s Law and HFSS restrictions urge consumers to be more aware and conscious about food labels and more importantly, clean labels.

Denise McGrahan, NPD Marketing and Presentation Co-Ordinator said, ‘people are greater informed of what they’re consuming due to health reasons but also due to COVID-19. Since the pandemic, people are thinking about food more often and how they can eat in healthier ways. Consumers have learnt to cook at home, as well as a drive for on-pack clean labels.

Denise adds, people are mindful of artificial flavouring’s and no longer see a place for these on a label, therefore, natural ingredients are becoming more prominent.’

We have a wide variety of complex ingredients that provide an answer to your clean label questions! Our NPD team can help solve your problems when it comes to clean labels, providing peace-of-mind, transparency and still delivering the quality and flavour we all know and love.

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Beat The Cold and Flu Season!

Posted on November 8th, 2021

As the temperatures drop outside, we’re more subject to colds and flus. Are you thinking about your immunity more than ever? Check out our advice on which ingredients can help during these winter months!

The immune system is the body’s defence against disease and infection. A healthy balanced diet with a variety of ingredients can help support this defence.

 

Our team can offer in-depth knowledge and understanding of ingredients, trends and functionalities. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for ingredient insight.

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Shop The Planet Friendly Way!

Posted on November 1st, 2021

 

 

This week Glasgow holds the Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. The COP26 summit aims to bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

So how can we shop well, the planet friendly way?

Less Waste

Globally, 25–30% of total food produced is lost or wasted, and food waste is estimated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to contribute 8-10% of total man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Wrap).

Dalziel Ingredients top tip… why not try buying individual food items instead of multipacks so you purchase only what you’re going to eat. This will also save on packaging – win, win! Try pickling or fermenting any fruit or veg that might be short dated, gut and eco-friendly!

Pre-Plan Your Food Shop

 

 

It pays to be organised with your food shopping – saving you time in the aisles and reducing duplicates in your kitchen. Shopping day can quickly turn into bin day as your perfectly edible old food gets thrown away to make space for the new.

Dalziel Ingredients top tip… Shop for plastic free dishwasher tablets. Some products and  outlets also offer a refill service too.

 

 

Seasonality

Not only does eating seasonal food taste better, but it also helps the environment. Eating food grown locally and within seasons, means it doesn’t have to be shipped or flown in, reducing food miles. It may be hard to tell exactly where food in the supermarket has come from, however, look for on pack country of origin info.

Dalziel Ingredients top tip… want to eat some ingredients all year round? How about buying ingredients in seasons, batch cooking and freezing dishes so you can enjoy out of season meals.

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Meet The Dalziel Team

Posted on October 25th, 2021

Here’s a few of our friendly faced Dalziel team. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are now, from technical and product development to sales and production – they make the Dalziel world go round!

 

Meet Roya, our NPD Presentation Technologist. Roya has worked at Dalziel Ingredients for an impressive 6 years and 2 months, developing new products which range from sausages, burgers to bakery and ready meals based on future market trends so she’s always ahead of the game. Keeping on trend and forward thinking is key to her job.

Roya adds, ‘My main love for the job is meeting people and sharing my ideas that I have created. I feel very proud when I gain a launch from a presentation, it’s a rewarding feeling knowing that your concept has gone to launch!’

Outside of work, Roya loves cooking Persian cuisine as she is ½ Iranian. Growing up she loved Taekwondo, gaining a black belt when she was only 9!

 

 

Meet our NPD Manager, Ellen! Ellen has worked at Dalziel Ingredients for 3 ½ years, overseeing the development for dry seasonings and sauces, specialising in vegan product development.

Ellen mentions, ‘the variety of finished products we work with is endless, which allows us to be really creative and generate innovative ideas and concepts! The Dalziel team is what fulfils my workplace environment. No day is the same, which means we work in a fast-paced environment which challenges us to meet our customers needs, it’s such a special team that enables us to face these day-to-day tasks. I also love trying new products and further developing my understanding of the market we’re in, something I have always been passionate about’.

Ellen is a big dog lover. She has a 4-year-old border terrier, Cody who she loves spending time with!

 

Alex is our Group Technical Manager and has been with us over 9 years!

His job is complex and varied but it involves dealing with many stakeholders within Dalziel and outside the business under the Technical, Quality and Ethical banner.

Alex mentions, ‘I love my role as no one day is the same and I was given a blank canvas to make it happen. My days will vary, from customer visits to BRC audit and then onto representing the business within industry bodies. It can change so quickly but I love the challenge of change. I have made so many friends over the years from customers to suppliers and within Dalziel that it makes the job great’.

Outside of work Alex has three allotments which he loves to grow his own fruit and vegetables in. Equally, Alex enjoys listening to his varied musical tastes of Blues soul and ska, with the odd pint of real ale.

 

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

 

Inspiring Christmas Ideas for 2022

Posted on October 18th, 2021

This week Dalziel Ingredients are starting developing Christmas ideas and concepts!

Our knowledge and understanding of food industries, alongside current and predicted food trends enables us to pull together precise market data which helps in your development.

We are now offerings site visits and teams calls, as well as welcoming you to our Felling site – we’ve got you covered so you don’t miss out! So if you would like us to present our innovation, trend and market analysis to you please do get in touch so we can book you in!

For media enquiries, please email: mary.niven@dalziel.co.uk

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Posted on October 11th, 2021

Christmas planning is well underway and we’re ready to make up for lost time! As many of us couldn’t celebrate Christmas with family and friends last year, the majority of people are looking to celebrate in style this year. Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, sharing gifts and most importantly, good food!

The ‘Wow’ Factor

Mary Niven, Dalziel Ingredients NPD and Marketing Technologist says, ‘here at Dalziel we’re expecting sales of large formats to be very popular. Looking at some of the supermarket reviews, we’re seeing grand Christmas centrepieces, ready for a big gathering of family and friends. Mains on offer that are suitable for centre stage on Christmas Day include Beef Picanha Joint with Porcini Butter and Boneless Leg of British Lamb with Apricot and Rosemary, a real sense of occasion!’.

It is the season!

We are also seeing some of our most loved drinks being incorporated in our favourite festive foods across retailers with products such as Sloe Gin Baking Brie, Raspberry & Pink Gin Wensleydale and Espresso Martini Wensleydale. It’s also clear that indulgence will be a key driver of Christmas foods this year as ingredients such as black truffle featuring heavily.

A Vegan Christmas

It is clear that vegan products are as extensive as ever this Christmas. Supermarkets are pulling out all the stops this year including Vegan No Lobster Marie Rose Roll, Extra Special Beefless Wellington and Gro Ho Ho Faux Turkey Joint, there’s something for everyone.

How Can We Help?

Our team is already working on Christmas flavours for 2022. If you are looking for festive inspiration, market research or industry expertise please get in contact.

For media enquiries, please email: info@dalzielingredients.co.uk