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Top award for Burren Balsamics at leading GB food show

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Burren Balsamics in Northern Ireland, a leading producer of whole fruit infused balsamic vinegars and a Food NI member company, has won a top award at the Fine Food Show North in Harrogate.

The artisan business, which is based at Richhill in county Armagh, has gained an Editor’s Choice Award at the major food event organised by the UK Guild of Fine Food and publisher of Fine Food Digest.

Burren Balsamics, founded and managed by chef Susie Hamilton Stubber, gained the award for its unique Beetroot and Cocoa Nib vinegar.

Mrs Hamilton Stubber, commenting on the award, says: “I am delighted to have won this important recognition from Fine Food Digest at this major food and drink exhibition. It’s a tremendous boost for the business and our substantial investment over the past year to grow sales in Great Britain, the most important market for the company.

“We’ve been taking part in a number of major food shows in Britain, the most recent being Fine Food Show North in Harrogate, and been encouraged by the interest shown in our balsamics by chefs and the wider public. It has required a substantial investment in time and funds but it’s the only way to increase awareness of our products and grow sales,” she adds.

The company was the only food business from Northern Ireland taking part in the event in Harrogate.

The company has already taken part in leading food shows in London, Birmingham and Glasgow. Burren Balsamics is keen to expand sales in Britain through delis, independent retailers and farm shops.

Burren Balsamics has a strong position in Northern Ireland and is also developing business in the Republic of Ireland since winning one of the major awards at last year’s Blas na hEireann Irish National Food Awards. It has also gained UK Great Taste Awards from the UK Guild of Fine Food.

Established in February 2014 by Mrs Hamilton Stubber, Burren Balsamics has developed an extensive portfolio of natural, handmade fruit infused vinegars using locally sourced fruits, such as bramley apples, strawberries, blackberries blueberries and mint wherever possible.

The company introduced an innovative range of white vinegars last year which has proved a successful initiative.

Fine Food North is among the biggest food shows in Britain and is organised by the Guild of Fine Food. In addition to dozens of trade stands, the show, which is open to the public, features an extensive programme of cookery demonstrations by top chefs, as well as tastings and workshops.

Touch of Gold for Burren Balsamics!

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Burren Balsamics, Northern Ireland’s award-winning producer of natural fruit infused vinegars, has launched an innovative product for Christmas.

The company, which is based at Richhill in county Armagh, has added a new gold addition to its successful range of Italian influenced white balsamics.

The new balsamic features 24 carat gold leaf in a classic 200ml bottle and is available in a special gift box with unique LED back lighting at RRP £20.

Chef Susie Hamilton Stubber, founder and managing director of Burren Balsamics, says the new balsamic is an ideal Christmas gift. “I wanted to do something really different for the festive season, a delicious product with a bit of sparkle. It’s a great way to bring colour to festive dishes.”

The new product was launched at the recent Spirit of Christmas Show at Olympia in London. “We did extremely well at the show. Feedback was excellent, and we gained good business from existing customers and signed up an encouraging number of new sales,” Mrs Hamilton Stubber adds.

Burren Balsamics has achieved success in major awards including UK Great Taste and won gold in the Blas na hEireann, Irish Food Awards in 2016. The company is now engaged in a major marketing drive to grow business outside Northern Ireland.

Burren Balsamics was formally established in February 2014 by Mr Hamilton Stubber from her extensive experience in catering in Britain and Northern Ireland.

The initial range of vinegars were infused with locally sourced fruit for zesty flavours such as Armagh Bramley apples and quality fruits from local farmers including blackcurrants strawberries and blueberries. The vinegars are on sale across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The white vinegar range was introduced last year and features Original, Blood Orange and Cardamom, Wild Garlic and Tarragon

Burren Balsamics Adds New Condiments To Range

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Burren Balsamics, the Northern Irish producer of fruit infused culinary vinegars, has launched a new range of White Italian Condiments.

The four–strong range was introduced at two major food events – House and Garden Festival at London’s Olympia and the Fine Food Show in Harrogate.

Participation at both shows is central to a new marketing campaign by the artisan business, which is based at Richhill in county Armagh, to accelerate the growth in sales to Great Britain. It’s the first time that Burren Balsamics, a member of the Guild of Fine Food, has exhibited at the two food events in Britain.

The company, formed and managed by experienced chef Susie Hamilton Stubber, gained a gold award at last year’s Blas na hEireann, Irish National Food Awards.
The four flavours of vinegar in the new range are:

Original White Italian Condiment;

Wild Garlic Infused White Italian Condiment – this is a seasonal product which will be replaced by Beetroot and Cacao Nib off–season;

Tarragon Infused White Italian Condiment; and

Blood Orange and Cardamon Infused White Italian Condiment

Mrs Hamilton Stubber, commenting on the new range, says: “The new products are pale balsamics with delicate and rich flavours. They are also lower in acidity and ideal for a wide range of culinary applications. It’s a light condiment which won’t overpower a dish. I’ve been keen to add a light balsamic to my range of dark vinegars for some time and have been working to develop infusions for the range.

“The two shows, especially the Fine Food Show in Harrogate, offered ideal platforms to launch our new range. Fine Food was perfect because it attracted buyers, chefs and retailers, as well as bars, bakers, butchers, farm shops, food halls, delis, village shops, gift shops, garden centres, cheesemongers, cafés, restaurants and pubs,” Mrs Hamilton Stubber adds.

Burren Balsamics was the only artisan food business from Northern Ireland at Harrogate, a show organised by the UK Guild of Fine Food.

Harrogate Fine Food Show was an exclusive collection of new and established food and drink brands plus innovative packaging and preparation solutions.

Visitors to the show were able to meet and talk to the producers, as well as taste products that will have never been seen before at a trade show. Harrogate Fine Food Show introduced new producers and focuses on new trends in food and drink.

Burren Balsamics was established by Mrs Hamilton Stubber in 2014 on the back of her extensive experience in catering including a stint as a top chef in London. The company has a successful eight–strong range of balsamic vinegar, including Blackberry and Thyme, Bramley Apple and Chilli and Honey, which are on sale in delis in the UK and Ireland.