Caterer and Hotelkeeper – 28885

IN BRIEF

Mahogany Products, 215, is introducing four new Caribbean spice blends and is repackaging and marketing of its entire range thanks to a grant from Montage, a European backed scheme. Products include Tex's Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Tex's Fish Seasoning and Tex's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.

Emile Tissot's Creamy Corned Beef Hash, 216, won the British Frozen Food Federation's Gold Award for Best New Main Course/Meal Centre Product. The product is made in the traditional way but with added cream.

Quorn and Mushroom Pie, 217, was served at the British premiere of Chicken Run, the animated film from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Tony Davison at Marlow Foods, 218, says: "Many people who see the film will rethink their eating habits and will look for alternatives to eating meat."

Honeytop naan bread, 219, has been selected by the Royal Household. The company's snack-sized naan was requested by the head chef at Buckingham Palace as part of a dinner to celebrate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday.