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A host of French F&B brands demonstrate their strength in the food service sector, with constantly evolving, innovative products that deliver real solutions for everyday operations to the Middle East HORECA industry

Thanks to a diverse array of products and a dedication to innovation, France’s food products offer a complete solution for the Middle East’s demanding and rapidly changing food service sector. French suppliers are committed to delivering creative, easy-to-use ingredients which specifically target the needs of the food service sector.

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For pastry chefs:

innovative new products that are simple yet effective

SICOLY is a cutting-edge company offering fresh, frozen and processed fruit products. Confirming the brand’s creative flair is its range of Fruit Compotées: inserted into the centre of any creation, these lend a unique fruity touch to complement desserts. The Compotées can also be melted down, giving free reign to a chef’s imagination. The tasty, smooth flavour comes from 80% real fruit — and the product is gelatine-free and bake-proof. Compotées are all natural, with no added perfume, colouring or preservatives.The product can be designed to meet customers’ specifications.
info@classicfinefoods.ae


PRODUITS MARGUERITE, known worldwide for its unique range of sweet ingredients, has more than 90 years’ experience as a pastry provider. The brand offers an array of almond pastes, pralines, fondants, glazes, custard creams and dried fruits — all specifically designed for the artisan and for professional use.

The brand’s Pralin Croquant consists of almond praline paste, with chocolate and pieces of crispy crêpe. Pistachio and white chocolate versions are also available. The Croquant blends perfectly with chocolate or fruits, and will add crunch and finesse to all pastry creations, whether spread on a biscuit or used as a filling.
info.international@csmglobal.com


For the industry: new packaging developed specifically for the food service sector.

PRÉSIDENT, a company that sets the standard in terms of French butter, has re-packaged chefs’ favourite Beurre Président.

In a worldwide harmonisation strategy, Président butter now has gold packaging, designed to preserve the product’s quality and fully reflect its high worth.

Président butters are available in various sizes and in special recipes for pastry shops or restaurants.
The firm’s Crème Supérieure Président, developed using traditional skills and used by many famous French chefs, has also received a packaging make-over.

Specially targeted at food service professionals, the line has been created to suit both sweet and salty meals, is ideal for whipping into Chantilly cream, and is suitable for use in both hot and cold preparations.
pmouawad@lactalis.ae


For bakery chefs: a baguette for every taste, easy and tasty enough for daily use.

BRIDOR launched its new range La Carte des Pains in the UAE this spring, offering six baguettes inspired by traditional French recipes and skills. All are made from French flour and part-baked in a stone-floored oven. Bridor respects a slow kneading of the dough to give authentic taste and texture to the breads, in true artisan style.

These breads are ideal for use in modern dining establishments, as they are part-baked, frozen, and easy to use, taking just 10 minutes to bake at 200°C.

The range comprises: La 1778 (280g); La Campagne (280g); La Graines et Céréales (280g); La Délifibres (250g); La BIO (280g) and La Parisienne (280g).
apages@le-duff.com