Gourmet Classic undergo expansion with all products now under one roof

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Gourmet Classic Ltd are undergoing a new era of expansion after relocating to a larger premises in Ringwood, Hampshire and taking all aspects of product supply under one roof. The UK's leading supplier of cooking wines are now able to box and bottle on their own lines in 176,000 litres of mixing tanks and a 700 pallet-space warehouse. NIM_9799 Having launched in 1998 the company now encompass their own winery which features a fully equipped QC and development lab, highlighting how important NPD is to Gourmet Classic, with Mediterranean flavoured balsamics, sweet patisserie glazes and many more product formats in the pipeline. Commercial director Angus I’Anson said: “After a great relationship with another winery for 14 years, it’s time for us to regain control of our own product in terms of quality and customer servicing. Margins are continually being squeezed yet our range is expanding, so we have taken the decision to bring all aspects of product supply under one roof. “This will allow us to be more inventive, fast acting and ever creative whilst retaining the renowned standard Gourmet Classic is famous for’. DCIM105GOPROGOPR5703.Marketing is also a significant area of investment for Gourmet Classic, having recently appointed a new marketing manager and investing in new initiatives. These include live video streaming direct from the new production facility and installing a professional standard development kitchen perfect for skilled chefs to demonstrate the products on camera. The company also continues to support the UK and Irish chefs associations, working closely with development chefs in education and industry as well as maintaining close working partnerships with their customers.

About Gourmet Classic Ltd:

Since 1998 they have been supplying cooking wines and specialist cooking alcohol with a mission to remain the first choice of any chef cooking with an alcoholic ingredient. They are continually active in the research and development of new products to offer the chef, which in turn allows them to offer their customer, a little something different.Brandy 3L JPEG As well as our selection of Italian, Spanish and French Cooking Wines they also supply:
  • Fortified Wine (Port, Madeira, Marsala & Sherry)
  • Cooking Brandy
  • Liqueur Glazes
  • Balsamic Vinegar and Glazes
  • Lemon and Lime juice
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Editor 12th June 2015

Gourmet Classic undergo expansion with all products now under one roof