From limited edition beer, craft sodas, and vegan ice-creams to easy-to-serve cheeseboards, fishless fillets, premium coffee, gin alternatives and eco-packaging, an enticing range of launches is promised at next month’s Casual Dining trade show.

McCain Foodservice, Lamb Weston Meijer, JJ Foodservice, Panasonic UK, Hellmann’s, Lutosa, Quorn Foodservice, Raynors, Fentimans, Big Drop Brewing, Freedom Brewery, Dalston’s, Menu Guru, Craftis and Ascentia FSE are just some of the brands set to showcase their newest offerings at the multi-award-winning show (27-28 February, London ExCeL).

With 220 leading suppliers lined up to present a host of new food and drink products, catering equipment and business services, it’s an essential visit for casual dining industry professionals.

First look at what’s new

Panasonic UK (stand E51) is previewing its new range of commercial rice cookers than safely hold rice hot for up to four hours.

MONIN (F51) is previewing its new range of reduced sugar flavoured syrups, including Sugar Strawberry, Pink Grapefruit and Passion Fruit, for creating a range of refreshing aromatic sodas, lemonades, cocktails, teas and smoothies.

Eurilait (G107) is sampling its new range of Al Fresco summer hot-eating vegetarian cheeses designed for the grill or griddle, and all BBQ occasions, as an alternative to any regular burger or sausage.  The cheese 'steaks' and 'sausages' are available in plain or chilli varieties.

Hellmann’s (E57) is sampling its new vegan mayonnaise made with soybean oil, promising the creamy taste of mayo but without eggs, cholesterol or genetically-engineered ingredients.

Fentimans (C67) is previewing a new botanically-brewed Apple and Blackberry drink, combining two quintessentially British fruits to create a fresh and fruity taste.

Slingsby Gin (K40) is previewing its new gooseberry gin crafted using world-famous Harrogate aquifer water, pure single grain spirit and locally sourced botanicals synonymous with the restorative nature of Harrogate. Not to mention Yorkshire gooseberries….

Rude Health (A25) is previewing its organic turmeric latte, a dairy-free drink combining turmeric for colour, ginger and cinnamon for zing, black pepper and rice. It's naturally-frothable and easy for baristas .

Lutosa (H57) is launching Cajun Wedges and Black Pepper & Salt Wedges, coated with a flavoured gluten-free batter for a spicy taste and warmth retention.

Quorn Foodservice (D57) has two new products in its Vegan Fishless range: Battered Fishless Fillets with a Salt and Vinegar Batter and Breaded Fishless Fillets with a Lemon Pepper Breadcrumb.

LUXLO Spirits (AS3 in the Artisan Spirits Lounge) is launching LUXLO For Gin Lovers, a 20% gin-alternative that is juniper led with nine carefully selected botanicals including classic gin heroes such as coriander seeds, angelica root, liquorice, orris root, orange and lemon peel. It contains only 28 calories per 25ml serving and half a unit of alcohol.

Yee Kwan Ice Cream (A45) is debuting its range of vegan ice creams, created with a creamy coconut base in authentic flavours including Chocolate Miso, Matcha, Salted Caramel and Mango. 

Ascentia FSE (G71) is showcasing its new compact countertop Gara pizza oven that produces an authentic Neapolitan style pizza in as little as 60 seconds.  It features a 3cm thick stone cooking deck and good insulation.

Moving Mountains Foods (J20) is hosting the first UK demonstration of its recently re-launched Moving Mountains Burger, a plant-based burger competing in taste, texture and satisfaction with a regular beef burger.

Trail (K91) is presenting its recently launched operations app that serves up a daily list of tasks to guide teams step-by-step, from opening checks and food safety to cashing up. It’s designed to be integrated with Epos, rotas and other systems to become the central operational hub for the organisation.

Nelson Catering Equipment (stand G50) is presenting its new Advantage Plus warewasher range, developed to offer the best in energy and water efficiency. The range includes machines to meet a variety of requirements and budgets.

Pizza Equipment (F100) is showcasing its new Sigma Sprizza cold pizza spreaders, featuring a patented micro-rolling system that prepares the dough, with crust, in the same way as the hands of an expert.

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