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It's COST IN USE that really matters now!
As the costs of running any business today rise inexorably it is more important than ever to consider the actual ‘cost in use’ of any product or ingredient used. As we are all involved in feeding the general public, quality has to be paramount. It is foolish to take short cuts in the food chain. However, large global and national brands will often charge ‘top dollar’ to support their massively expensive marketing campaigns which are designed to persuade us that their products are the best. In truth many ‘Own Label’ or Regional Branded products are manufactured to a similarly high standard yet give far greater value for your money (as shown below). With products such as Gravy and Curry Mixes, it is well worth reading the labels properly and comparing yields per pack. With some other products comparisons may not be so clear cut.
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Spot the 'Super Greens'!
Despite the ravages of that long, cold wet Winter with the result that crops were sown around four weeks later than normal our peas eventually got off to a fantastic start! All looked set for a great crop but in June, July and thus far in August, Eastern England received absolutely no rain whatsoever. The pea pods did not fill and what peas that were in them did not swell. The photographs I took from the cab of one of the combine harvesters clearly show the parched crop and the small quantity of pea pods!
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VAW News Issue 123
In Issue 123 we have some great features on Supergreen Peas, Keejays Spring Rolls, Tonys Talk is all about Pulse Batter Flour, Lite Bite Packaging, Rice Cones, a Rammi Feature and Competition, Drywite First Aid and Portion Control Scoops. Product Launches for the Rice King Long Grain Rice, Promenade Sauces, Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Fillets, Kara Cakes, Homestyle Breaded Chicken Strips...
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