Premier Foods, the UK’s number one food manufacturer, is building on its fruity expertise and launching a range of premium, ready-to-use coulis and compotes from Hartley’s.
Hartley’s Coulis and Compotes will inspire chefs across all sectors to create unique menu solutions and breathe life into their day-to-day dishes.

Available in ambient, ready-to-use formats, they save valuable time and skill compared to making from scratch, while guaranteeing a consistent product no matter what the season.

Hartley’s Coulis are available in four versatile flavours; Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Forest Fruits and Mango which contain up to 83% fruit* – higher than any other branded range on the market**. With a smooth thick texture, rich fruity flavour and vibrant colour, they can be used to enhance a wide range of desserts from ice cream to cheesecake to brulee. They also make great additions to yoghurt for breakfast, drizzled over starters and salads, served with meat in a jus or even added to cocktails, smoothies or fruit punch. The convenient, ready-to-use 300g bottles have two dispensing solutions – a decorating nozzle for accurate delivery and a non-drip cap for controlled pouring. The only bottle you don’t have to decant!

Hartley’s Compotes use the finest fruits to create truly delicious accompaniments, fillings, toppings and ingredients to sweet and savoury dishes. An easy, hassle-free way of creating unique menu solutions, they are available in four mouth-watering flavours; Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Forest Fruits and Peach, all bursting with real fruit pieces and boasting up to an impressive 60% fruit***.

Tasting great with porridge and cereal, Hartley’s Compotes can also be used in trifles or scones, with rich meats or cheese, poured over puddings and cheesecakes or baked into tarts, pastries, crumbles or pies! They are available in a 1kg wide-neck bottle for easy decanting.

Sarah Fordy, Channel Marketing Manager, Premier Foods, comments: “Our research shows that chefs are demanding a range of high quality vibrant coulis, with packaging that’s fit for purpose. That’s why we’ve created a premium range of Hartley’s Coulis in a conveniently sized bottle that’s easy to hold and dispense and above all there’s no need to decant!

“By using our expertise in fruit processing, we’ve also been able to make fruit compotes accessible to mainstream outlets, who don’t have the time and skill to make them from scratch.”

And just in case chefs do get stuck for ideas, Hartley’s has produced a free Coulis and Compote recipe book, featuring 12 recipes including Gressingham Duck Breasts with Hartley’s Blackcurrant Jus, and Ginger Pudding with Hartley’s Hot Peach Compote.

Hartley’s Coulis are available in a 2x300g twin pack case with the addition of a decorating nozzle, while Hartley’s Compotes are offered in a case of 4x1kg. Both products are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, giving a refrigerated shelf life of four days when opened.

Available from wholesalers from early February 2008.

For further information on Hartley’s Coulis and Compotes contact 01406 367318.

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Notes to Editor
*Raspberry 83%, Forest Fruits 83%, Blackcurrant 83%, Mango 72%
**Carte d’or 75%
*** Raspberry 60%, Forest Fruits 60%, Peach 60% Blackcurrant 45%

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