Suma Wholefoods has announced that it is launching a new range of organic pestos, ready for spring. The range will launch with two products, one a green basil pesto and the other a red sun-dried tomato pesto, both of which are vegan and authentically Italian.
Suma, specialists in wholefoods and plant-based alternatives, offer a wide range of Italian products, from pasta and sauces to tomatoes and oils, all sourced fairly from the finest growers and producers.
Kate Willis, Brand Co-ordinator at Suma, commented: “Due to supply issues we couldn’t continue with our existing Italian pesto range. This left us with the challenge of sourcing a new range. We were looking for authentically produced Italian pesto and were really lucky to find some which are made in the Genoese area of Italy.
“We think customers will enjoy our new pestos as much as we do. We are really excited about the range and hopefully will bring some more new and existing additions soon.
“These pestos are good to have in stock, they’re ambient products, with a long shelf-life, and in recyclable packaging. And a great price too.”
Kate added: “Did you know pesto comes from the Italian word ‘pestare’ which means ‘to pound’ or ‘to grind’? It’s also where we get the word ‘pestle’, as in pestle and mortar. Who knew?”
Pesto is versatile store cupboard staple, perfect stirred through pasta or added to a sandwich for a quick, tasty meal, and can also be used as a multipurpose condiment – stir it through roasted veg, add a dollop to soups, drizzle on salads and pop on a jacket potato for an extra taste kick.
Available to order from www.wholesale.suma.coop from 1st March 2024.
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Suma Wholefoods has launched a new range of high-quality oat pastas. The company are one of the very few in the UK offering this new form of pasta made with oat, corn and rice flours rather than the traditional wheat.
Kate Willis, Brand Product Coordinator at Suma Wholefoods, comments: “Consumers are looking for good quality pastas, unusual new ingredients and exciting gluten-free options and this range delivers just that!”
She continues: “Consumers are increasingly aware of the health benefits of oats as a nutrient-rich food associated with a reduction on blood cholesterol when consumed regularly.
“Made with organic ingredients, including oat, corn and rice flours, our oat pasta is certified gluten-free and ideal for both those with gluten-intolerance and those who simply prefer to reduce their gluten consumption. The texture is tender and the taste is delicate, so there’s no competition with any sauce it accompanies. It’s perfect to use wherever you’d otherwise use a wheat pasta.”
There are three varieties in the new range: Linguine, Rigatoni and Casarecce. Linguine, meaning little tongues in Italian, is flatter and wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettuccine. Casarecce, from the Italian word for homemade, are short twists of pasta originating from Sicily which appear to roll up on themselves. Rigatoni is larger than penne and ziti, and sometimes slightly curved.
The range comes in cardboard packaging that is sourced from a sustainably-managed forest, is fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free.
Supplied in cases of 12, they have a long shelf life of 36 months when stored correctly. The Rigatoni and Casarecce retail at £26.90 per case with a RRP of £2.99. Linguine is £28.40 per case and £3.19 RRP.
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