Demand For Gluten Free Soars by 42% – Eurostar Foods Wholesale

Demand For Gluten Free Soars by 42%

Demand For Gluten Free Soars by 42%

Gluten Free Chapati Flour expands White and Brown ranges into 3kg size

Due to popular demand Eurostar Commodities, the innovative family ingredients business from Yorkshire, is to launch a larger format size 3kg bag for its Gluten Free Chapati Flour White and Brown varieties.

Eurostar Commodities has also increased production of its very popular Medium Brown Gluten Free Chapati Flour available in 1.5kg and 3kg formats. Sales of bulk purchase cases of 4 and 8 units have been introduced to meet increased demand for people to buy in large quantities. Demand has soared by 42% this year as increased quality, and consistent performance puts chapatis back on the menu for people who are gluten intolerant. Gluten Free Chapati Flour is one of Eurostar Commodities most successful ingredients with an increasing number of customers coming back to make a repeat purchase.

Customer feedback across the board has been excellent with the products drawing consistent 5* star reviews; One customer, said;

“I have to say this is by far the best gluten free atta I have ever tried.” Philip Bull, Managing Director, Eurostar Commodities agrees; “We’ve had such an overwhelming response to this flour. We find that customers try a 1.5kg bag, and return to stock up on cases of gluten free flour. Chapati is a staple of many people’s diets, and now can they can go back to having chapati back in their diet. Increasing numbers of people are turning to gluten free diets as a lifestyle choice, or for health reasons. Our customers tell us there is nothing of this quality and reliability available, and our development team have been able to create a flour that delivers a truly outstanding chapati or roti with no gluten. We are continuing to develop this range with exciting announcements coming soon for trade customers.”

Gluten Free CHAPATI

The Global market for gluten-­‐free food is expected to expand considerably between 2020 and 2025, from 5.6 billion U.S. dollars to 8.3 billion U.S. dollars*. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley which has been at the centre of controversy over the last several years. Although gluten is typically associated with bread and baked goods, it can be found in many different types of foods and beverages.

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For further information please contact Helen Trevorrow or Vicky Hague at Green Row on 0794 000 9138 or email www.greenrow.co.uk About Eurostar Commodities Eurostar is an innovative family business from Yorkshire established in 1994. Eurostar supplies over 10,000 tonnes of product to the UK and Europe every year, they are ingredients experts. Eurostar source the finest grains in short supply chains to ensure quality and provenance. Eurostar’s core brands include Kintaro sushi rice, GMI Italian flour, Confucius and Chinese Emperor long grain rice, Crispy Bite pizza flour and Eurostar own brand products. Visit our website http://www.eurostarfoods.co.uk or call 01484 320 516. Innovative products for 2019 include:

  • GMI Italian pizza flours – Pizza Italiana, Pizza Verace and Pizza Dorata
  • Eurostar Gluten Free flour -­‐ various sizes & options available
  • Eurostar Gluten Free Chapati flour
  • Della Terra Peeled Plum Canned Tomatoes & Della Terra Pizza Ready Sauce
  • Donna Chiara Dried Pasta Range – various sizes and varieties available
  • * https://www.statista.com/statistics/248467/global-­‐gluten-­‐free-­‐food-­‐market-­‐size/