News
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Tony's Talk - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained!
I have often wondered why so few of our customers enter The National Fish & Chip Awards; Drywite’s excellent Young Fish Friers’ Competition; or the NFFF’s Quality Awards? Not to win or not to qualify is not a disgrace! It is normally just the opposite for not only gaining kudos from actually entering you will be surprised at how much help and guidance is forthcoming. I well remember the first rally I entered in our elderly Triumph 2000. There were no novice events in those days and I had to jump in at the deep end into a Motoring News Championship round. We failed to finish the Event as my Navigator fell ill just as dawn broke over the Brecon Beacons but boy - did we learn a lot!
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Frozen at Sea Fillet Update
It has been quite a challenging 6 months for the supply of frozen at sea fillets. The popularity of the frozen at sea format of cod and haddock is increasing with other big markets (such as UK retail) recognising the quality of these products and taking increasing volumes of the available material. This has combined with reduced Barents Sea quotas for cod and haddock and some challenging fishing conditions and poor catching.
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Your Data - Our Commitment To You
Your Data - Our Commitment to You - We have always honoured our customers’ right to data protection and privacy, however, some Data Protection laws have changed, and we want you to be fully informed about how we handle your data. Please be reassured that these changes will provide you with greater data protection rights and V.A.Whitley will continue only to use your data for the purposes you have agreed with us. For the avoidance of doubt, we will not be sharing your data with anyone else!
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Growing Your Gluten Free Options
How Common is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease is common and affects one in 100 people. However only 24% who have the condition have been diagnosed which means there are currently nearly half a million people who have coeliac disease but don’t yet know. What causes Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction of the immune system to gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the lining of the small intestine.
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Eco Packaging Alternatives
With increasing pressures regarding environmentally friendly packaging coming thick and fast, we understand the growing demand for these products in your businesses. We have a great range of packaging products that you can, with confidence, serve your Fish and Chips in. Safe in the knowledge that you and your customers are ‘doing your bit’.
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Tasty Kebabs - Try the Yeeros Taste from Double A Kebab
Double A Yeeros Taste Kebab is a premium all lamb kebab. The lamb is mixed with the secret blend of Double A spices giving it the signature flavour of a Double A Kebab. Fresh green jalapeno chillies are added for a subtle heat and flavour.
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Introducing Kerrymaid Cheese Bites
Introducing Kerrymaid Cheese Bites: an exciting side for your customers!
Earn more by adding Kerrymaid Cheese Bites to your menu!!
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RSPO - Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
The Q Partnership, made up of V.A.Whitley, Friars Pride and Henry Colbeck are leading the way to support the UK government achieve 100% Sustainable Palm oil by 2020. On Wednesday 13th June a Westminster event was held to bring together the food industry to review UK progress towards fully sustainable palm oil, to learn the results of Chester Zoo conservation work in Borneo and lastly to find out more about Chester Zoo’s latest project; to turn Chester City into the first 100% certified sustainable palm oil city in food retail.
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Whitley News Issue 127
Whitley News Issue 127 Highlights all things National Fish & Chip Day 2018!! Find out how to get involved. We have features on Drywite - including the benefits of All Seasons, Potato Preparation and the Fresh Produce Wash. Tony's Talk discusses a Packaging Quandary! New Products Launched this issue include - Sam's Natural Kitchen - Mushy Peas, Wright's New Slices, Linpac Black TT10s, Beef Cutlets, Southern Fried Chicken Breast Fillets, Angelito Ice Cream, Brown Corrugated Fish & Chip Boxes, SO Clear Spring Water, and the Veggie Masala Pie from Pukka.
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National Fish & Chip Day 2018 - It's almost here!
Fly the Flag! - Bang the Drum! - Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk! NATIONAL FISH & CHIP DAY 2018 is almost here …are you ready? Celebrate Fish and Chips on this special day! ...1st June 2018. Get your free Marketing Pack including an A2 National Fish and Chip Day Double Sided Poster and Marketing Toolkit - giving you tips and ideas for marketing on the day.
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