Co-op Wholesale adds fresh selection of Halal certified sandwiches with Express Cuisine range
WHOLESALER Co-op Wholesale has expanded its food-to-range massively with the introduction of the Express Cuisine range.
Offering Co-op Wholesale customers, including Nisa store operators, a range of freshly made wraps, sub rolls and sandwiches that have been fully certified by both the Halal Monitoring Committee and Halal Food Authority, the new range expands the options at meal times for consumers across the board.
Designed to offer worry-free and great-tasting food-to-go options for customers seeking Halal products, the range delivers on bold flavours with some trusted credentials along the way.
Included in the range are options such as the Chapli Kebab Wrap, Chicken Tikka Wrap, Falafel with Lemon & Chilli Mayo Wrap, Chicken Tikka Sandwich and Tuna Mayonnaise Crunch Sandwich – all of which have been made using premium ingredients bursting with flavour.
Leigh Cobden, wholesale category controller at Co-op Wholesale, said: “Express Cuisine has a powerful story rooted in community and principle, and we’re proud to bring their high-quality, Halal-certified products to our retailers.
“With a focus on fresh, handcrafted food made using responsibly sourced ingredients, this range offers both great taste and peace of mind. It’s a fantastic addition to our Food to Go offer, meeting the needs of today’s diverse convenience customers.”
The Express Cuisine story began in the 90s when the Patel brothers, operators of multiple independent petrol service stations, sought pork-free sandwich options from their supplier. Taking matters into their own hands, the entrepreneurial duo began making sandwiches in-house and their principled approach resonated with fellow retailers and set in motion what would become Express Cuisine.
Now under the stewardship of the second generation of the Patel family, Express Cuisine continues to offer a viable option for customers seeking Halal-certified foods for its retail partners and major supermarkets.
Sohel Patel, managing director at Express Cuisine, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Co-op Wholesale to make our range available to more retailers and customers than ever before. After a brief delay to launch, it’s fantastic to now see our products on shelves, offering great taste, trusted Halal certification, and something for everyone to enjoy.”
