Frozen Newsletter 2018
1806 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 9th February 2018
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Clarebout – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Gourmet Fries
Valerie Luyssen +32 (0) 57 44 69 01 –Valerie.Luyssen@clarebout.com
After much delay we finally have production dates for these new products. I apologise to members for the delay in getting these items into Sterling packaging. We here at head office should have done a better job of keeping on top of this, there had been a lot of confusion as to whether items would share a generic back (like chips) or go with individual bags (like veg) and it caused a lot of back and forth.
Please see below the production dates for the new Sterling items:
| Description | Case | Production February |
| Sterling Gourmet Fries Crispy Coated | 3/8 4×2.25kg | Monday 12 |
| Sterling Gourmet Fries Crispy Coated | 7/7 4×2.25kg | Tuesday 13 |
| Sterling Gourmet Fries Crispy Coated | 14/14 4×2.25kg | Thursday 15 |
| Sterling Gourmet Fries Crispy Coated | 18/18 4×2.25kg | Thursday 15 |
| Sterling Gourmet Fries Skin On Chips | 14/14 4×2.25kg | Friday 16 |
| Sterling Sweet Potato Fries | 4×2.25kg | Friday 16 |
Pizza Plus
Chris Smith 07887 736419 effective 5th March 2017 attached.
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd – NPD Available To Order
Hayley Campbell M. 07771 837 672 says: “I can confirm that these products have now been produced and will be available to order as of next week.
| 1000006164 | Menu Signatures Staycrisp | Medium Skin On | 4x 2.5kg |
| 1000006163 | Menu Signatures Staycrisp | Julienne Skin On | 4x 2.5kg |
The promotion will run from 1st March-30th June on the two new products with a retro of £3.35 per case as already communicated.”
KK Fine Foods
Have written to each member individually to notify of a cost price increase effective March 16th 2018
1805 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 2nd February 2018
Lantmännen Unibake UK Ltd
Debbie Paul M. 07800 527921 has sent a revised price. It has some ‘reductions’ from a previous version and a ‘layers’ price added for the new own label ciabatta.
Lutosa UK Ltd – New and Improved Foodservice Crunchy Hash Browns
Joe Withers M. 07747 018295 Says “We are pleased to announce the introduction of NEW and IMPROVED Crunchy Hash Browns. We have worked on a new recipe formulation that delivers an even crispier, crunchier product with a delicious golden brown colour. New Crunchy Hash Browns are prepared in healthier option Sunflower Oil. This is in line with the general strategy in our business to move to sunflower oil. The new Hash Browns are very similar in dimension to the original product, whilst being slightly thicker to give a better bite. Piece weight is now 46g.
We will be making the transition from the old product to the new sunflower Crunchy Hash Browns over the next few months.
| Product | Pack size | Product code | Palletisation |
| Crunchy Hash Browns | 4×2.5Kg | 1033419-61 | 80 cases/pallet |
1804 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 26th January 2018
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CDT Sidoli (Welshpool) Ltd – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Sponge Puddings
Gilly Barber M. 07710 982011 says that they are on track with the packaging for the re-launch of Sterling branded Sponge Puddings due on 1st March 2018 they will in fact have packed stock for deliveries w/c 26th Feb. Gilly has managed to get a 10% off Sponge Puddings at the Spring Show as a “launch deal”.
Quick Fill / Longday Foods – Terms withdrawal 2018
Nick Ferrey M. 07768 511499 says: “With rising raw material prices and a resistance to price increases and hampered by a weak exchange rate for both the Euro and dollar, trading in 2017 was at best, extremely difficult. As a consequence our margins have been hit hard and in order to claw back some back I will not be able to offer Sterling Group 1.5% of members turn over for 2018.
I will however, not seek price increases for the first two quarters of this year and will review again at the beginning of July.
I will of course still support Sterling members regarding promotional activity and trade show support.”
Havelok Ltd – Breaded Plaice Fillets Update 25/01/2018:
John Blewett M. 07712 522111 says: “As per our December newsletter we highlighted supply issues for Plaice fillets. The situation has not eased due to poor catches. This has impacted prices by a further 25% rise since December 2017.
Prices have increased over 80% in 6 months.
North Sea boats continue to focus on catching Cod for the retail market place and the small amount of Plaice being landed is bypassing Foodservice processors and being processed by retail suppliers who pay 25-30% more for the raw material.
When the new season starts in April we may see a change in supply and prices but until then we expect Plaice to continue to be in finite supply.
We will endeavour to secure raw material when possible and may need to review prices accordingly but we will keep you updated of any required changes and timescales. It would be advisable to speak with end users to increase prices and advise of global Plaice supply issues as we see no change in the foreseeable future.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact one of the team.”
1803 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 19th January 2018
CDT Sidoli (Welshpool) Ltd – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Sponge Puddings
We have taken the decision to return to Sidoli for our own label sponge puddings partly due to MOC choosing to opt out of own label production but also due to falling levels of purchasing of the range since the move away for Sidoli which we believe is due to the inferior quality of the MOC product. The price comes into effect from 1st March and is unfortunately a significant increase on current pricing, however MOC were even higher for their branded product. Sidoli have agreed to one promotion in October – at a 10% reduction.
Lamb Weston / Meijer vof
Luke Vulgar M. 07973137555 Email: lukevulgar@lambweston.eu says: “Unfortunately we have had operational production issues on the chopped and formed lines in the factory – this includes hash browns, rostis, croquettes, duchess, tater babies and noisettes (Mini hash brown rounds, mini triangles and potato puffs are not affected at this stage whilst we still have stock available).
Therefore we are currently unable to supply these products.
This is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future i.e. weeks and possibly months. As soon as we have more information on a more regular supply we will notify you. In the meantime we will communicate with the members
We apologise for the great inconvenience this will cause you and the fact that we have not informed you sooner but this issue has only just come to light.”
Central Foods – Sterling Terms – Great British Pudding Co
Oli Sampson M. 07715 073 273 says: “It is with much regret that I am to inform you that the manufactures of The Great British Pudding brand have removed all commercial support for 2018, as a result this means we will no longer be able to support an Over-Rider agreement with Sterling Supergroup on this product range.”
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
Hayley Campbell M. 07771 837 672 says: “The Original Choice products are filtering through with a new recipe from February. The expected current stocks are expected to run our as per the dates below:”
| Material | Description | Stock On Hand | Days Cover based on forecast | Calendar date |
| 45106 | OC THIN CUT 4X2.27KG | 9,013 | 30 | 7th February |
| 45101 | OC BEEFEATER 4X2.27KG | 17,195 | 30 | 7th February |
| 45056 | OC THICK CUT 4X2.27KG | 64,877 | 38 | 15th February |
| 45108 | OC MEDIUM CUT 4X2.27KG | 8,563 | 38 | 15th February |
Délifrance (UK) Ltd
Lucy Rios Robert M. 07775 800297 Please see attached an update for the new delivery paperwork. Please direct any queries to ygpod@yearsley.co.uk
1802 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 12th January 2018
Clarebout – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Speciality Chips
Valerie Luyssen +32 (0) 57 44 69 01 –Valerie.Luyssen@clarebout.com says: “Can you pass the message below to all Sterling-members?
The prices for our Marquise references are spot-prices which need to be re-evaluated continually. We’ve adapted our prices as follow; loading from 01.01.2018 until 30.04.2018:”
| Invoice prices Mainland UK and Dublin area in £/kg 01.01.2018 – 30.04.2018 | ||||
| Article nr Reference | Clarebout | DAP per FTL 24 PAL | DAP per HTL (12 PAL) | DAP per HTL (6pal) |
| 6192 | Marquise Gastro PF 10/10 4×2,5Kg | 0,540 | 0,557 | 0,574 |
| 6193 | Marquise Gastro PF 11/11 4×2,5Kg | 0,540 | 0,557 | 0,574 |
| 6197 | Marquise PF 10/20 4×2,5Kg | 0,540 | 0,557 | 0,574 |
| 6210 | Marquise Gastro PF 7/7 4×2,5Kg | 0,562 | 0,579 | 0,596 |
| 6194 | Marquise Gastro PF 14/14 4×2,5Kg | 0,540 | 0,557 | 0,574 |
| 6301 | Am.Style PF 7/7 12x750G | 0,511 | 0,528 | 0,545 |
| 6404 | Marquise SAUT 7mm 4×2,5Kg | 0,621 | 0,638 | 0,655 |
| 6470 | Marquise SAUT 7mm 10x1Kg | 0,643 | 0,66 | 0,677 |
| 6242 | Marquise Roast Potatoes 4×2,5kg | 0,584 | 0,601 | 0,618 |
| 6312 | Marquise Rosti 4×2,5Kg | 0,822 | 0,839 | 0,856 |
| 6313 | Marquise WEDG 1/6 SkOn 4×2,5Kg | 0,551 | 0,568 | 0,585 |
| 6281 | Marquise WE 1/8 SkOn Spicy 4×2,5Kg | 0,639 | 0,656 | 0,673 |
Reminder of the February Promotion on Clarebout Specialities
Valerie Luyssen +32 (0) 57 44 69 01 –Valerie.Luyssen@clarebout.com says:
Please find below the prices of our own labelled range called ‘Chef’s Excellence’:
- The below prices are applicable for the next 6 months and are applicable for MAINLAND UK + Dublin area (loading as from 01.10.2017 up to and including 31.03.2018)
o For 5 months, the normal/standard price will be applicable:
01.10.2017-21.01.2018 (=loading date)
01.03.2018-31.03.2018 (=loading date)
o A promotional price will be applicable during the month FEBRUARY 2018: loading as from 22.01.2018 up to and including 28.02.2018
- Would it be possible to ask your members to provide us a forecast for the next 6 months?
o For the promotional period, during the month February, would it be possible to give us a good indication/forecast for the first 2 weeks? At the beginning of February we can then have a look at the real demand/rotations and adapt our production for the remaining weeks of the promotional period.
For HTL (12pallets) a supplement of 0,017/kg needs to be calculated on top of the net prices (FTL 24 PAL)
For HTL (6pallets) a supplement of 0,017/kg needs to be calculated on top of the net prices for HTL (HTL 12 PAL)
| Product description | A | B |
| Chef’s Excellence Premium French Fries 7/7 4×2,5kg | 0,636 | 0,585 |
| Chef’s Excellence Premium French Fries 3/8 4×2,5kg | 0,614 | 0,565 |
| Chef’s Excellence Premium French Fries 7/16 4×2,5kg | 0,614 | 0,565 |
| Chef’s Excellence Premium French Fries 9/16 4×2,5kg | 0,614 | 0,565 |
| Chef’s Excellence Premium French Fries Steak 4×2,5kg | 0,614 | 0,565 |
| Chef’s Excellence Supercrunch French Fries XL 7/7 4×2,5kg | 0,743 | 0,684 |
| Chef’s Excellence Supercrunch French Fries XL 3/8 4×2,5kg | 0,703 | 0,647 |
| Chef’s Excellence Supercrunch French Fries 9/9 SKIN ON 4×2,5kg | 0,713 | 0,657 |
| Chef’s Excellence Supercrunch French Fries XL 9/16 4×2,5kg | 0,703 | 0,647 |
| Chef’s Excellence Supercrunch French Fries XL Steak 4×2,5kg | 0,703 | 0,647 |
| Chef’s Excellence Criss Cross Fries 4×2,5kg | 0,899 | 0,827 |
| Chef’s Excellence Criss Cross Fries 12x750g | 0,926 | 0,852 |
| Chef’s Excellence Dipper Fries (uncoated) 4×2,5kg | 0,739 | 0,680 |
| Chef’s Excellence Herb Coated Dipper Fries 12x750g | 0,854 | 0,786 |
| Chef’s Excellence Sweet Potato Fries 4×2,5kg | 1,980 | 1,822 |
| Chef’s Excellence Sweet Potato Fries 14x750g | 2,007 | 1,846 |
| Chef’s Excellence Curly Fries 4×2,5kg | 0,961 | 0,884 |
| Chef’s Excellence Curly Fries 10x750g | 0,988 | 0,909 |
| Chef’s Excellence Double Battered Wedges 4×2,5kg | 0,819 | 0,753 |
| Chef’s Excellence Seasoned Crispy Cubes 4×2,5kg | 0,672 | 0,618 |
| A = NET price DAP £/kg per FTL (24 PAL) MAINLAND UK + Dublin area Availability:
– 01.10.2017-21.01.2018 (=loading date) – 01.03.2018-31.03.2018 (=loading date) |
| B = Promotional NET price DAP £/kg per FTL (24 PAL) MAINLAND UK + Dublin area. Availability:
– 22.01.2018-28.02.2018 (=loading date) |
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
Hayley Campbell M. 07771 837 672 says: “Please see information below about a number of de-lists:
| Code | Product Description | Stock expected to run out |
| 45105 | Original Choice crinkle cut | 10th March |
| 48256 | Original Choice Pepperoni Pizza Grande | 5th May |
| 45094 | Menu Signatures Cheddar Stuffed Jalapeno | July |
| 45096 | Menu Signatures Red Hot Jalapeno | August |
Members will be notified individually and a formal letter will be sent.”
Havelok Ltd
Clive Simons M. 07921399613 has sent through Jan 2018 IQF prices.
Lantmännen Unibake UK Ltd – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Ciabatta
Debbie Paul M. 07800 527921 would like member to note the new code – 210096 for ordering the own label Ciabatta – members have been using the old code and getting the Schulstad brand and price. Price list attached.
Kara – 2018 Spring Cake Prices
Alan Glover M. 07885186576 brochure attached.
| Site | Category | F Code | Description | Case Size | Invoice Pricing |
| Lightbody | Round Cake Unsliced | F03637 | Chocolate Celebration Cake | 1 | £6.35 |
| Lightbody | Round Cake Unsliced | F03638 | Sponge Confetti Celebration Cake | 1 | £5.90 |
| Johnstones | Traybake | F03639 | Strawberry Rocky Road | 3×5 (15) | £9.45 |
| Johnstones | Traybake | F03640 | Pretzel Brownie | 3×5 (15) | £6.40 |
| Memory Lane | 9 inch sliced | F03641 | Lemon & Raspberry Meringue | 1 | £13.40 |
| Memory Lane | 10 inch sliced | F03642 | Strawberry Raspberry Sensation | 1 | £10.90 |
1801 Newsletter Frozen Foods – 5th January 2018
Clarebout – Sterling Caterers Essentials – Speciality Chips
Valerie Luyssen +32 (0) 57 44 69 01 –Valerie.Luyssen@clarebout.com
The new own label speciality Gourmet Fries will be available end of January. Valerie says that she will keep us informed on an exact date once she knows.
Délifrance (UK) Ltd
Lucy Rios Robert M. 07775 800297 says “Due to the continued pressures within the butter market pricing since our last discussions in the summer, butter continued to rise at a rapid rate, peaking at almost 7000€/T. We are therefore in a position where we do require a further increase. Please see the attached line by line detailing the price increases”
Jacksons Bakery
Members have received letters letting them know that Jacksons will no longer supply. Does anyone have any ideas from whom to source decent quality breads in the meantime?
