Members Guide October 2014

www.compareyoursupplier.com members catalogue October 2014

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INTRO WELCOME... As the nights draw in and weather takes a chilly turn, it’s clear that it’s time

to say a fond farewell to this year’s summer. And what a summer it’s been!

In our first year of business, we’ve been lucky enough to work with some

fantastic suppliers, delis and end consumers. When working with artisan

produce, it’s so important to know your products and where they come from.

We have been attending farmer’s markets all around Cheshire, Manchester

and Staffordshire, we’ve been meeting with retailers and doing the all-

important taste test of our supplier’s new products (it’s a hard life!).

Not only have we been fulfilling the needs of retailers with our food and drink

comparison website designed to help you find the products you need

(CompareYourSupplier.com, read more on page 4), we have also launched our

own online store where you can buy direct (CompareYourArtisan,com, page 7).

Not only are we selling wholesale and individual, we’ve also launched our

Artisan Selection boxes, a subscription box of speciality goods delivered

straight to your kitchen.

While selling to end consumer is great, our heart lies with helping small

businesses. As we are always looking for new ways to connect suppliers and

their potential buyers, we decided a monthly magazine was the best way to get

them straight to your doorstep. What’s better than reading about delicious

new gourmet products on your tea break?

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CONTENTS

FEATURES Top Picks 3

What we do 4

5 Reasons… 13

Online store 7

OUR

MEMBERS Agnes Rose 5

Breckland Orchard 6

Chilli Drops 8

Cloud Nine 9

Gourmet Scout 11

Hastings Original 12

Naked Ape 14

Primrose’s Kitchen 15

Riverside Lifestyle 17

Urbangrains 18

GET INVOLVED Follow us 19

Become a member 20



Chilli Drops Lady Coconut

Lemongrass

Really into your stir-fries? These sauc-

es have been created so you never

have to chop again. Just add to wok

with crisp vegetables & any meat or

fish…simply delicious

Hastings Lemon Ketchup

A lemon-fresh accompaniment to

meat, seafood, stir-fry and salads. Or

why not add some as an ingredient to

fish pies, soups, sauces or try it as a

marinade for steaks and other cuts of

meat.

Black Olive Spread

Black olives, herbs and olive oil are the

base of this spread. It has a strong

character and can be used in small

quantities. Ideal for hors d’oeuvres on

top of bruschetta, as a sandwich

spread or to round off sauces.

Cumbrian Damson

Balsamic with Local Honey

Delicious flavoured balsamic vinegar

from Agnes Rose

Drizzled over pizza’s, pasta dishes,

steak and roasted vegetables, along

with pancakes and ice cream

Bonilla A La Vista Fritas

You will never have tasted crisps quite

like these – natural potatoes cooked in

hot olive oil to produce a tasty no

grease crisp that will never disappoint.

This tin of 500 g is the perfect party

pack – trouble is they will disappear in

no time! Maybe you’ll need one spare!

Organic Mountain Tea

Straight from the Pindos mountains in

Northern Greece, this plant, when add-

ed to boiling water, makes a delicate

and medicinal alternative to a tradi-

tional brew.

Add a drop of honey or cinnamon stick

to enhance the flavour.

TOP PICKS

For full ranges visit

For wholesale enquiries please call 01565 621350 WWW.COMPAREYOURARTISAN.COM



INTRODUCING...

THE 1 COMPARISON WEBSITE FOR ARTISAN FOOD

AND DRINK SUPPLIERS!

Where it all began! Compare Your Supplier stemmed from a genuine problem we experienced as owners of a family run coffee shop and ice cream parlor. We had used the same suppliers since taking over the business a few years before, and didn’t have the time to really shop around for the best deal. When ordering up a box of ice cream cones, something we needed at least once a week, we realised our current supplier was charging us double the price and almost three times the delivery charge as another supplier in our local area. It got us thinking.

How much cheaper could I be getting my products? What deals am I missing out on elsewhere? If I switch suppliers how do I know they will be reliable and deliver to me on time? We needed a community, a space where businesses can talk to each other and advise each other. Out of this train of thought, Compare Your Supplier was born.

How does it work? We don’t just offer you a database of prices, we know that quality is just as important as quantity. Rather, you can create one simple order for all of your needs, select your criteria (delivery date and so on), and it will be sent out to all relevant suppliers. This then opens up a dialogue between you and your potential suppliers. You can chat and discuss products, prices and delivery to determine whether they are the right supplier for you.

The best part? It doesn’t eat away at your time. You can do all this in just a few clicks and then we do all the searching for you.

Compare Your Supplier is a completely free service for buyers and traders, all you need to do is create an account! Go to www.compareyoursupplier.com/register and underneath ‘BUYER’ click ‘register’ to sign up.

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Seasonal Range of Fruit

Vinegars, Infused Oils and Fruit

Syrups

Agnes Rose is the latest culinary concept from Cumbria to take the speciality food sector by storm.

This extraordinary range, comprising of different varieties of fruit vinegars, infused oils and fruit

syrups made by hand to old family recipes, is the creation of Naomi Darbishire. These versatile

products are created with fresh fruit are delicious drizzled on pancakes, used in dressing,

Agnes Rose

Blackberry & Mint Vinegar

Serving suggestions: For an extra

special taste, this deep and fresh

vinegar is perfect drizzled on roasted

vegetables and resting lamb.

Strawberry Vinegar

Serving suggestions: Yummy cooked

with fish and light meats, drizzled on

asparagus, baked camembert, summer

fruits and as a refreshing drink with

sparkling water.

Lime syrup

An award wining zesty syrup superb in

marinades, dressings, cocktails and

desserts.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Naomi at Agnes Rose on

www.compareyourartisan.com 01565 621350 07775781251

[email protected] [email protected]



Breckland Orchard

Ginger Beer and Chilli

Ginger beer with just a kick of chilli

at the end – it won’t blow your

head off but it will give you a lovely

tingle in your taste buds.

Dandelion and Burdock

Our 21st-century interpretation of a great British classic soft drink! We

think you will love it! Feedback from customers is wonderful about

this drink – comments such as ‘amazing’, ‘a real taste of my

childhood’ and ‘that’s the best Dandelion I’ve ever tasted’

Pear and Elderflower

Delicious pear and delicate elderflower combine to make a

match made in heaven-divine! The floral notes dance around your

mouth and really quench a thirst.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Pop Fleming Soft Drinks

Www.compareyourartisan.com 01565 621350 07714302160


Award Winning Posh Pops,

Refreshing, Traditional and

Delicious!

Breckland Orchard create flavoured sparkling drinks in traditional flavours including dandelion

and burdock and pear and elderflower. There are no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners in

Breckland Orchard drinks. The bottles are recyclable as they try to do our bit for the

environment too!



SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW VIRTUAL

FARMERS’ MARKET! COMPARE YOUR ARTISAN ALLOWS YOU

GET SPECIALITY FOOD AND DRINK!

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF ARTISAN! WE HAVE CREATED A VIRTUAL FARMERS MARKET WHERE YOU CAN SHOP FOR GOURMET FOOD AND DRINK, WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT FOR A MARKET

NEAR YOU!

NOT ONLY DO WE LIST SOME FANTASTIC SUPPLIERS FROM AROUND THE UK, YOU CAN ALSO RE-QUEST A QUOTE FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC! THAT ONE PRODUCT YOU’VE BEEN DESPERATELY TRY-

ING TO FIND? WE WILL SOURCE IT FOR YOU! SIMPLY VISIT WWW.COMPAREYOURARTISAN.COM NOW AND GET SHOPPING!


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Chilli Drops

Hot Jamaican

Fiery and sweet, you can use it

as a marinade for chicken and

great as a dip. Gluten free,

vegan friendly & free from any

artificial nasty's!

Bollygood

Chilli sauce with an Indian twist.

Packed with flavour and

delicious on everything, this

one’s perfect for chilli lovers.

Smoky Naga

Perfect as an alternative to BBQ

sauce. Hot & smoky, this one is

perfect on a cheeseburger.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Jane at Chilli Drops on



Spicy Artisan Chilli Sauces

Available in Four Exotic Flavours

Great for spice lovers, Chilli Drops are the perfect addition to a curry or used as a dipping sauce.

Handmade in Oxfordshire, Chilli Drops are a customer favourite at farmer’s markets and online!

Gluten free and with no preservatives or additives, all four flavours are unique and delicious. They

are great as an addition to the pantry or even as a gift in a set.



Cloud Nine

Salted Caramel Peanut

Marshmallows

Salted caramel originated in Brittany.

We make ours with natural salt hand-

harvested from clear waters off the

coast of Cornwall. This smoking sweet

and savoury modern classic is

combined with a nutty crunch for a

more-ish and particularly fluffy

marshmallow.

Lemon Meringue

Marshmallows

A sure fire favourite – and winner of

The Taste of the West Gold Award –

with it’s layers of tangy lemon curd and

crispy meringue, all made to our own

Cloud Nine recipes.

Crème de Violette

Marshmallows

This delicate, floral marshmallow, infused

with French violet liqueur and topped

with a crystallised violet petal, was

inspired by Roald Dahl:

‘ “And then again,” Grandpa Joe went on

speaking very slowly now so that Charlie

wouldn’t miss a word, “Mr Willy Wonka

can make marshmallows that taste of

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Murphy at Cloud Nine

www.compareyourartisan.com 01565 621350 07952703760 or 01752851191


Multi-Gold Award-Winning,

Handmade Gourmet Treats from

Port Eliot, Cornwall

Exquisite marshmallows adapted from a traditional French recipe and freshly prepared in small

batches with exciting, natural ingredients – convivial childhood favourites transformed into luxurious

puffs of perfection. Winner of the Taste of the West Gold award 2013 and 2014, Cloud Nine have

celebrity fans including Sophie Dahl and Kirstie Allsopp, as well as great reviews from The Times, The

Sunday Times , Grazia, Vogue and Vanity Fair.



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Hastings

Ketchup

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Graham at Hastings Original



Fresh and Zingy Alternative to

your Everyday Condiments

The Company was established in the Autumn of 2013 as a home-based enterprise

focused on bringing Hastings Original Lemon Ketchup to your restaurants; dining

rooms; home kitchens and bars – places where quality food is loved and enjoyed.

Hastings Original Lemon Ketchup works very well as an ingredient, lending its citrus/

savoury flavour-tones to fish pies, pasta dishes and soups.

The freshness of lemons, the tang of

root ginger blended with warm,

piquant spices make Hastings Original

Lemon Ketchup a delectable

accompaniment to chicken, seafood,

salads, steaks and other cuts of meat.



We hear a lot about buying fresh, organic, artisan products from local

suppliers for our food and drink establishments. We’ve compiled a

short list of why you should buy local if you’re in the catering industry.

1) It’s better food! Locally grown food is far fresher and more

nutritious than food from big companies or food that is imported.

Better quality, fresh food means more delicious food and satisfied

returning customers.

2) It supports your local farmers. Building relationships with

suppliers can often be overlooked if you’re a busy company. However

it’s extremely important as local producers will often have a much

deeper understanding of the product than large national companies

and can help inform you of the best products to go for depending on

the season and area that you are in.

3) It supports you! Research has shown that when you buy local, more of your money is spent on local

businesses. This means a boost in local economy and in turn means you are supporting your own business

while supporting others.

4) It’s good for the environment. Buying local means that you drastically reduce transport costs (imported

food often has to travel thousands of miles to get to you), less packaging is used – particularly plastic, it helps

to preserve open space and supports and benefits wildlife as food is grown within a more natural habitat.

These things may or may not be important to you personally, however there is a good chance they will be

important to your customers and a good selling point if nothing else.

5) It’s easy to find local suppliers. You could be forgiven for thinking that switching from a big national or

international supplier to a small local producer may involve a lot

of research and hassle. Well you’d be wrong! Finding a new

supplier can be fun, there’s likely to be a few regular farmers

markets in your area where you can go and try out the products

and chat to the suppliers face to face. Go to

www.seemylocalmarket.co.uk to find one near you! If you

haven’t got the time, or you’d just rather find someone from

comfort of your own office, Compare Your Supplier offer a free

service where you can search and compare suppliers for the

products that you want. Take a look for yourself here

www.compareyoursupplier.com

5

Reasons to Buy Local and

Organic Food for Your Business


http://www.seemylocalmarket.co.uk



Naked Ape

Mango Madness

The Naked Ape award winning Mango

Madness pack is made up from fresh

Biltong, raw walnuts, cranberries, dried

mango and pumpkin seeds for a great

tasting fruity mix. The Mango Madness

pack is Gluten free and perfect for

everyone, whether on the go, after

training or for a mid-day snack.

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Power pack

The Naked Ape award winning Power

Pack is made up from fresh Biltong,

raw almonds, sultanas, cherries and

goji berries for a great tasting fruity

mix. The Power pack is Gluten free and

perfect for everyone, whether on the

go, after training or for a mid-day

snack.

The Nutter

The Naked Ape Nutter is made up from

fresh Biltong, dried cherries, dried

blueberries, raw almonds and pecan

nuts for a great tasting fruity mix. The

Nutter is Gluten free and perfect for

everyone, whether on the go, after

training or for a mid-day snack.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Peter at Naked Ape



High Protein, Paleo Snacks with

Nothing Nasty Added!

Naked Ape is a natural, healthy, high protein paleo snack made from biltong, dried fruits, nuts and

seeds – that’s it, nothing more nothing less. No messing about with additives, chemicals or

flavourings, naked Ape simply put together great tasting natural whole foods for you to enjoy and

put them in an easy to carry long life packet. A balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates and

fats to help fuel your journey, wherever it may take you!



Primrose’s

Kitchen

Superfood Brain Powder

An alkalising mix rich in EFA’s and B12

to support memory, concentration and

brain function. Perfect for adding to

juice or smoothies for a boost in the

morning. .

Raw Almond & Chia Butter

Try healthy and delicious almond

butter with chia from Primrose’s Kitch-

en. A delicious alternative to peanut

butter perfect for spreading on bread,

adding to dressings or for use in bak-

ing.

Raw Carrot, Apple and

Cinnamon Muesli

Gold Star winner at Great Taste Awards

2013.Delicious gluten free oats with

fresh carrot and balancing cinnamon

together with a balanced combination

of nuts and seeds as well as extra love

in the form of chia seeds and psyllium

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Primrose direct



Delicious Natural Wholefoods Made

With High Quality Raw Ingredients

Primrose makes natural food following naturopathic principles.

Her handmade award winning raw vegetable mueslis contain a balanced combination of gluten free

oats, nuts, beneficial seeds, added supplements and 22% raw vegetables. Her mueslis are carefully

dehydrated so you get all the nutritional goodness, and other products such as almond and chia

butter are full of superfoods!



Cherry Red, 20 Belton road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, sy131ja

01948 661070 or 07792639567

To view the full range, visit www.compareyourartisan.com



Riverside

Lifestyle

Lemon & Ginger Marmalade

Winner of the Artisan Gold Award

The lemon and ginger marmalade is

made using fresh citron lemons and

crystallised ginger. The lemons are

soaked overnight with water and then

cooked slowly until soft; granulated

sugar is added to perfect the

sweetness before adding crystallised

ginger to give it its winning twist.

Mincemeat with Lavender

There’s a lot of work that goes into

making this luxury mincemeat – the

apple is hand-chopped, as are the

almonds. Only fresh lemon and orange

juice and zest are used, again all

prepared by hand. This Luxury

mincemeat is lovely at Christmas but

also throughout the year as a filling for

baked apple.

Loose Leaf Tea

Soothing refreshing loose leaf green

tea from Riverside Lifestyle. Infused

with lavender, this tea is a natural

caffeine free drink which can be

enjoyed at any time of the day, but

especially recommended after dinner

to help relax you, ready for bed. Tea as

it should be. A lovely gift.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Clare at Riverside Lifestyle



Range of Homemade Treats Bringing

the Taste of the Countryside to Your

Kitchen.

Situated at Riverside Cottage in the heart of Hampshire, Riverside Lifestyle use home-grown

lavender in many of their products, including strawberry and lavender jam, lavender infused olive

oil and lavender tea bags. All products are carefully crafted and discerningly taste-tested, and they

even offer hampers of artisan goodies for the perfect gift.



urbangrains

Organic Kalamata Olives

A traditional Greek variety of black

“Kalamon” olives with rich fruity

flavour. Marinated in olive oil, vinegar

and oregano.

Harvested by hand and carefully

prepared without any kind of

processing.

Dolmadakia (stuffed vine

leaves)

Stuffed vine leaves or “Dolmadakia” as

its called in Greece – one of the most

typical recipes – are delicate little rolls

filled with rice and herbs.

Pine Honey

Produced from the pine forests of Thasos in

northern Greece, this honeydew

Pine Honey has a characteristic sharp taste

and dark colour. Well-known for it’s high

nutritional value, it has been traditionally

used as a natural remedy against colds and

coughs. Its characteristic flavour makes it

perfect for cheese platters and salad

dressings.

Unique Handmade Organic

Produce Straight from Greece

Urbangrains is your everyday imaginative brand of food essentials, offering a range of artisan, often

unusual Greek foods. Driven by their own devotion to know the food origins, Urbangrains have

teamed up with like-minded local producers who stay true to their craftsmanship. Pure raw

ingredients are blended together into exceptional delicacies, always hand-processed with utmost

care – containing no artificial flavours, colouring or preservatives.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Nikoleta at urbangrains

www.compareyourartisan.com 01565 621350 020 3305 6119




Via Emilia

White Balsamic

Everyone always asks how white balsamic is

made. It is in effect a colourless balsamic

made from the Trebbiano grape which has

not caramelised. It also doesn’t undergo

ageing in wooden barrels which ensures a

milder and fruitier taste vs the regular

balsamic which has a richer flavour. Best

used- on salad, white meats, for de-glazing,

fish or any other cooking process where

you want the balsamic flavour without its

dark colour staining a lighter coloured dish.

Chilli Pepper and Tuna Fish

Spread

One of our personal favourites, with a

subtle taste of tuna and slight bite

from the pepperoncini chilli, this mixed

spread is a real showstopper and

delivers great flavour.

Fettuccine Pasta

From the Marche Region, a bright and

vibrant pasta full of flavour. It goes

exceptionally well with game or meat

based sauces.

View our full range on Contact us on Contact Oliver direct on

www.compareyourartisan.com 01565 621350 07969 300 577


Bringing Gourmet Artisan

Italian Foods to the UK

Everything began more than a decade ago in Piedmont, Italy. Currently Via Emilia export the finest

of Italian produce around the world using only the very best farm-fresh ingredients. The Via Emilia

recipes have remained unchanged since the very beginning, ensuring the tradition of fine gourmet

foods is continued.



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How Can I Get Involved?

I’M A

BUYER!

If you own or manage a retail establishment compareyoursupplier.com and compareyourartisan.com can help you in a big

way – and completely free of charge! We know it can be difficult to source new products, to know what will sell, and to

get the best prices and service from your suppliers.

As well as browsing the products in our online store or requesting a quote for something specific, we can help in other

ways too! See something you like? Give us a call and we can arrange a visit so you can try some samples before you buy!

Want advertising space? You can advertise with us both online and in our brochures.

Make your own products? We can feature you in our brochures, our online store and register you to compareyoursuppli-

er.com as one of our suppliers.

I’M A

SUPPLIER!

Do you produce or distribute high quality, artisan food and drink? Would you like more exposure to both retailers and end

consumers? We offer several different methods of getting your products out there, including online and print advertising,

listing in our online shop, social media and marketing support and visiting delis and events with your products.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US,

CALL ON 01565 621350


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