Loma Systems, a global leader in inspection technologies for food quality and safety, has recently launched its latest innovation – LOMA® test sticks. Designed in response to customer requests, the sticks offer unparalleled reliability for performance testing of metal detectors and X-ray machines. Hard-wearing and practically unbreakable, the Loma test sticks are built to withstand even the most demanding testing environments. Intelligently designed with a shaped end allowing for easy insertion into various products, easily pushing into a product or placing into small containers like jars or bottles, their rugged construction ensures remarkable durability. The sticks are colour-coded for effortless identification and come in a range of contaminants to cater to diverse industry needs, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, stainless steel and aluminium. Each test stick is marked with essential information, such as ball material, ball size, ball batch number, and Loma part number, thereby ensuring traceability and compliance. Furthermore, to guarantee transparency and uphold quality assurance, all test sticks are accompanied by a free certificate of conformity. And lastly, for added peace of mind, the test sticks bear the EU symbol, signifying that the materials used are safe for food contact. Loma’s Designed to Survive® test sticks can be purchased directly from Loma’s online stores in the UK (https://store.loma.com/) and Germany (https://eu.store.loma.com/). The online stores also sell a complete range of test pieces to suit different applications. Additionally, Loma’s service teams worldwide can assist with any inquiries or orders for test pieces, inspection accessories or equipment. Visit Loma Systems (https://www.loma.com/en) for more information about its range of inspection solutions.

Tipplemill Distillery, the premium gin producer from the British countryside, is launching its first London Dry Gin into the UK market. Based in South Lincolnshire, Tipplemill is made with wheat grown in harmony with nature on the family farm, ground between millstones of the tallest working windmill in the UK, making it the UK’s – and possibly the world’s – only windmill-made gin. Tipplemill is founded by Lily Craven, part of the fifth generation of farmers at Mill Farm. The farm was founded in the 1900s by Frank Craven who, having worked as a miller, bought the land around his windmill so his sons could grow the wheat he needed for milling. Five generations later, Lily and her brother James are custodians of the same land which now grows the grain for Tipplemill gin. Tipplemill is a delicious and refreshing 44% ABV London Dry gin, distilled in a traditional copper pot still. The botanical recipe is inspired by the elderflowers that grace the farm’s hedgerows, creating an elegant bloom, as well as sweet fennel seeds which flourish in the botanical garden. Further botanicals are sourced from growers around the world – the finest juniper from the wild hills of Tuscany, grapefruit and orange peel from the Mediterranean, angelica from farmers in Belgium and coriander from the Black Sea coast. The resulting spirit is presented in a bespoke and elegant bottle telling the story of the brand. At its centre is the windmill representing the brand’s milling heritage, nestled between two connecting heads of wheat which together form the shape of the Tipplemill gin glass. The bottle’s grooved cork stopper is shaped like a millstone, crowning the bottle with this further reminder of the brand’s heritage. Lily Craven, founder of Tipplemill Distillery, says: “I am extremely proud to be launching Tipplemill to the market, the result of a two-year journey. I set out to create the best possible gin using wheat grown in harmony with nature on our family farm, taking inspiration from our milling heritage and all that the British countryside has to offer. Dedicated to quality, sustainability and traceability, this meant starting at the very beginning with the core ingredient, the base alcohol spirit. “Working with nature is central to our process, from using wheat my brother James harvests on our farm, to using the ultimate renewable energy source, the wind, to grind the grain between millstones to produce the wholemeal flour needed to make the base alcohol spirit. Tipplemill takes 12 months to produce and we are totally at the beck and call of nature – we have to wait for the crops to grow and the wind to blow.” Tipplemill is available with immediate effect from www.tipplemill.com, with an RRP of £44 per 70cl bottle, with free postage. Tasting notes: Aromatic on the nose, the gin carries juniper and gentle grapefruit notes with a hint of sweet fennel. On the palate there is bittersweet orange with a lift of elderflower which flows into juniper and angelica. The finish is long and features herbaceous bay, hints of coriander seed and enduring grapefruit.

Savoury Pastry Category leaders, Ginsters, are set to bring excitement and new shoppers to the category, with the launch of three new recipes this September – all featuring delicious British ingredients. The new product innovations, created by Ginsters’ expert chefs are all inspired by family favourite meals and pub classics, perfect for delicious, cozy lunches as the weather turns cooler. The new additions will see Ginsters grow their Pasty, Slice and Bakes ranges simultaneously, and deliver the exciting new flavours that, according to new research, over half of consumers are looking for. This exciting and flavoursome trio includes: BBQ Hunters Chicken Slice (170g) RRP £1.95. 100% British chicken & streaky bacon cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce with melted Westcountry cheese, wrapped in light puff pastry. In store from 25^th September. Smoky Beef Chilli Pasty (180g) RRP £1.95. 100% British beef, potato, black turtle beans, kidney beans, onion, tomato, red peppers, garlic, oak smoked sea salt with a hint of chilli, wrapped in a light puff pastry. In store from 25^th September. Mexican Bean Bake (117g) RRP £1.50 (vegetarian). Black and red kidney beans, in a richly spiced tomato sauce; with peppers, smoked cheese, and a hint of coriander, wrapped in light puff pastry. In store from 11^th September. Consumer insight was behind the development of the three new flavours, with each one carefully crafted with top quality British ingredients. Research demonstrates a positive increase of between 17% and 22% in Mexican and Modern British flavour profiles, and this has been expertly interpreted into these delicious new recipes. The BBQ Hunters Chicken Slice draws inspiration from a pub classic, with the tasty twist of being wrapped in layers of golden puff pastry. Ginsters classic slice flavours, Peppered Steak and Chicken and Mushroom are loved by shoppers and this new take on a classic is set to liven up shoppers’ lunchtime. Ginsters’ chefs have excelled themselves with the Smoky Beef Chilli Pasty. The new arrival sees everyone’s favourite chilli dish wrapped in delicious pastry, revolutionising the pasty market, and bringing new family shoppers into the market. The third innovation brings a fresh new vegetarian option to the Ginsters portfolio. Like the rest of the Ginsters bakes range, the new Mexican Bean Bake has taken global flavour inspiration and will drive momentum and penetration for the bakes range, which is successfully offering shoppers a great value lunch add-on or mid-afternoon snack option.  The success of Ginsters bakes range has driven 5.2% penetration and £953k of incremental spend to the pasties and slice segment. New products launched by Ginsters, over the last two years, have delivered over £7.6m YTD category growth and this is set to continue with these new launches. The new flavours will also attract new family shoppers into the category, who are seeking out adventurous flavour innovations. Like the whole Ginsters range, all three new products include no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours, allowing the top-notch ingredients and quality to shine through.  This dedication to giving consumers convenient, tasty, food with 100% British meat and locally sourced vegetables is being further highlighted by Ginsters new brand identity and packaging, featuring Hay Farm, in Cornwall. Sam Mitchell, Ginsters Managing Director, said: “We are really proud of these three new products. It was really important that we deliver a brand-new flavour profile for each of our ranges, rather than duplicating something predictable across all three. We want to create excitement for the Ginsters brand as well as for the category as a whole. Our new Pasty, Bake and Slice innovations give consumers a wider choice for a satisfying, delicious lunch, packed full of quality ingredients, at affordable prices, and are set to do just that.”