Food For Thought
The Power of Frozen – Why IQF Cheese Should Be On The Menu
What is IQF? IQF, or Individually Quick Frozen, are a group of products that have been frozen to protect their properties and extend shelf life. What makes IQF products significant though is that one, they have been frozen individually, thus ensuring... Read More
Read More →23rd August 2022
3 Italian Cheese Salads for Summer
With the weather warming up and summer being just around the corner, salads are back on the menu. But we’re not talking about a handful of wilted green leaves, flooded with dressing. Summer salads are the ideal dish to celebrate seasonal ingredients. Vibrant veg, fresh fruits, and punchy herbs should… Read More
Read More →5th June 2022
This week is the annual National Vegetarian Week. Running from 16th – 22nd May, it’s organised by the Vegetarian Society to promote and educate people on the benefits of a meat-free diet. National Vegetarian Week has grown popularity since launch in 1992,… Read More
Read More →16th May 2022
Halloumi, the cheese that is famous for being the ‘squeaky cheese’, has boomed in popularity over the last decade. Initially a well-love BBQ favourite, Halloumi is now the go-to choice for vegetarian and flexitarian diets due to it being a great source of protein. Halloumi is now so popular it… Read More
Read More →3rd April 2022
A Pizza Advice – The Right Cheese for the Right Application
Everyone knows cheese tastes great, it’s extremely versatile and everyone has their favourite. However, when it comes to pizza cheese, functionality is just as important as flavour. Read More
Read More →17th February 2022
Festive Cheese – What’s hot for Christmas 2021
The cheeseboard will forever remain a key element of festive celebrations across households in the UK, with Tesco reporting that more than 71% of Brits will be tucking into their selection come Christmas Day this year. Whether it be a traditional cheeseboard or cheese filled party foods in the lead… Read More
Read More →17th December 2021
The European Pizza & Pasta Show 2021 in Association with PAPA
Futura Foods inside track of the PAPA Awards Last week the European Pizza and Pasta show was hosted in London. The acclaimed PAPA Awards sees the UK’s top pizza chefs battle it out, not only for their best in class Pizza but also the Pizza Chef of the year. Read More
Read More →28th October 2021
How To Taste Cheese Like An Expert
Jo, our New Product Development Manager says that tasting cheese properly is an important part of Futura’s responsibilities:“Being able to taste a good cheese from a bad cheese is very important and part of my every day role. Whether producing a new cheese at Wales, supplying a customer with the… Read More
Read More →6th April 2021
Parmigiano Reggiano, the King of Cheeses
Parmigiano Reggiano also known as “Parmesan” and “The King of Cheeses”, is the classic Italian Cheese everyone knows about. It’s abundant in flavour and has an Unami taste, a rich taste known to be referred to as too delicious to describe. It is hard cheese that is pale yellow in… Read More
Read More →26th March 2021
All You Need to Know about Manchego
Queso Manchego, informally known as Manchego, is a classic Spanish cheese with a wealth of history and tradition. Manchego is produced in the La Mancha region of Spain, it has a coated rind and is made from Manchega sheep’s milk. The rind has a distinctive basket weave pattern pressed into… Read More
Read More →19th March 2021
