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18.05.10: Norwood’s annual Junior Bike Ride, why not register?
Sunday 20 June 2010 - Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Elstree
Norwood’s annual Junior Bike Ride is a sponsored 10-mile off-road adventure for children and teenagers aged 7 – 14 and their families. The event is a great way for the whole family to get fit and to make a big difference to people’s lives.
The money raised from the event will help change the lives of thousands of people with learning disabilities and children and families in need who rely on Norwood’s support every year.
If this days appeals to you and your family and you'd like more information, contact Norwood on 020 8420 6834 or visit www.juniorbikeride.org.uk
Look out for Crazy Jack Organic Apricots in the goody bags. The perfect naturally energy BOOST!
18.05.10: OUR DARK SECRET...
You've made Crazy Jack Organic the UK's leading branded apricot.
Recent IRS* data has proved something we've known at Community Foods for a long time. Crazy Jack Organic Apricots are the UK's leading branded apricot.
Crazy Jack Organic Apricots are naturally dark because they are dried without using sulphur dioxide as a preservative. This means that you taste the rich, dark and intense flavour of a naturally dried apricot.
If you would like to receive a sample pack of the UK's number one branded apricot, contact us(trade only). If you would like more information on the Crazy Jack brand visit the retail website For stocking information, why not get in touch with our sales team and request a pricelist.
Come over to the dark side, the dark side is good.
*IRS Data 4 w/e 26th Dec 09 by value.
17.05.10: The end of the first season for our Ethletic monkey's
Goal hangers the lot of them!
Community would like to congratulate our sponsored under 9’s boys football team for reaching 2nd place after a fun packed first season! Lots of goals and excitement for our Ethletic boys in blue.
Perhaps you know a team or school looking to make the swap to using ethically sourced sports balls? For more details about Ethletic Fairtrade Sports Balls contact us on 020 8208 2966 or take a look at our retail site,
Well done boys!
14.05.10: "Choose organic everyday"
This year's Soil Association Organic Fortnight theme promotes organic as an accessible, everyday choice.
3-17th September 2010
Organic Fortnight is the UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic. The Soil Association are supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes as we unite in encouraging shoppers to switch to organic alternatives of products they use everyday. Organic means better for you and our soil, happy animals, flourishing wildlife and a healthier planet.
This year's theme positions organic as an accessible, everyday choice. To find out more information about how Organic Fortnight could help your business, click here
Community Foods are proud to be Britain's experts in the procurement, sale and distribution of organic dried fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses, grains and branded health foods. For more details on our complete organic range, including new products and current special offers that could boost your company's sales, why not request a pricelist from our sales team
Look out for some great Organic Fortnight deals coming soon.
13.05.10: Orgran voted Highly Commended at recent awards
21st April 2010 - Canal Museum, London
Community Foods were recently invited to the 2010 Free From Food Awards, to represent Orgran, the gluten-free specialists. Anna Harris went along to the awards and reports back:
"The venue was a striking building in Kings Cross called the Canal Museum, full of lovely old artefacts from London’s watery history. Gloriously presented by Foods Matter editor Michelle Berriedale-Johnson and with a closing speech from chef Antony Worrall-Thompson, we had a lovely evening listening to the results and meeting other allergy-aware manufacturers."
Here’s what we won:
Highly commended
Orgran Multigrain fusilli with amaranth
‘Very good texture and really tasty – good mouth-feel – the real deal.’
Commended
Orgran Dinosaur whole fruit cookies
‘Perfect size and shape for kids – chewy, fruity and not too sweet.’
"From my own experience, these two products are truly delicious and totally indistinguishable from ordinary wheat varieties!"
For more details on the awards, including photo's visit Foods Matter Food Awards
If you are interested in stocking Multigrain Pasta with Amaranth, Dinosaur Cookies or any products in the Orgran range, contact our sales team or visit www.orgran.co.uk
10.05.10: Community opens its doors for a day of special deals
Saturday 25th April 2010
On 25th April Community held its first open day in 20 years to show off new products, offer some amazing one off deals and to talk to customers about their business. We took the opportunity to discuss trading issues, what we can do to help and the changes and improvements to the Community set up.
The business has worked hard to improve stock availability, increase activity in the warehouse and freshen up its approach to customers. We are hopeful that all those who attended enjoyed the day. We certainly did and were rewarded by a 19% increase in sales in April, a hopeful sign that the business is working with the best interests of customers to heart.
Thank you for your continued support. The winner of the Open Day Questionnaire prize has been contacted. Watch this space for news of our next Open Day. If you would like to be notified directly to ensure you don’t miss out on Open Day deals, contact us with your details with the subject “Open Day”. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Paul Moore , Marketing Director
10.05.10: York Coeliac Fayre, another great success for Orgran!
Community represented Orgran (our top Gluten Free brand) at this year’s Coeliac Fayre in York on Saturday 8th May. Held at Bar Convent in the heart of this wonderful northern city, hundred’s of consumers flooded the event to pick up top bargains and discover new and exciting products from Orgran. This venue is very popular with those who live in the area and the cafe produces Gluten Free food all day. Our most popular product was Orgran Flour, available in Self Raising and Plain. A fantastic alternative to conventional flour, works wonderfully in traditional recipes too.
A wonderful day for all who attended. If you would like more information on the Orgran range click here. If you are interested in listing Orgran,click here to request our pricelist or call us on 020 8208 2966 (registered traders only). New Orgran products can be found on our new product pages For details on up and coming Coeliac Fayre’s (Consumer) in your area, take a look at our events page. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
For more information on the Coeliac Society, visit their website by clicking here
04.05.10: Vegetarians gain more options for fine dining
The Guardian reports, 30 April 2010
“The number of high-end vegetarian eateries is rising fast, despite the recession, prompted by culinary innovation by leading chefs [and] interest in healthy lifestyles,” reports this weeks Guardian. To read the article in full click here
Community Foods have been supplying quality vegetarian food to London restaurants for over 30 years. We offer a wide range of products, many specialist with no minimum orders.
To request our pricelist, or ask any questions about our services, contact us 020 8208 2966
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