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Some of the latest news...
STOKES SAUCES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER CARE
We would like to say a big thank you to Alex Bibby Photography for the fabulous Breast Cancer Mayonnaise images taken and Firebrand Creative Design for designing this beautiful label, both companies generously gave their services free of charge for this cause
Please visit the breast cancer website breastcancercare
STOKES REAL SAUCES AVAILABLE AT OCADO
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SCHOOL PUPILS SHOWCASE SAUCE SKILLS
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COUNTY COOKS UP CORONATION BANQUET FOR SCHOOLS
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STOKES SUPPORTS STREET FEVER
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SUPPORT TEAM GB OFF THE TRACK AS WELL AS ON IT THIS SUMMER
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JUNIOR APPRENTICES TAKE ON SAUCE CHALLENGE
Pupils from a school in Kegrave are taking on their senior counterparts and attempting to produce and brand their own chilled sauces and dips, in an enterprise challenge mirroring that set by Lord Sugar for his Apprentices on next weeks show.
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Stokes celebrates Michelin-starred fan!
Rendlesham based Stokes Sauces have hit the big time and are celebrating their first celebrity fan!
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Stokes Sauces wins "Good Egg Award" 2011, Compassion in World Farming awarded the Suffolk based sauce company, Stokes Sauces, a Good Egg Award for their commitment to only using Freedom Food Free Range Egg in their products
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Stokes Lemon Mayonnaise with Lemon Zest featured in BBC Good Food Magazine July issue - "Barbeque Buys"
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Stokes Real Ketchup and Suffolk Mud Bloody Mary Tomato Ketchup with Chase Vodka featured in Delicious Magazines July issue - "The Taste Test"
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Stokes Real Mayonnaise featured in Cook Vegetarian July issue - "Top Picks"
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Stokes Sauces is invited to "Made in Suffolk" at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
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What sauce! World's best vodka spices up Suffolk Mud "Bloody Mary" Tomato Ketchup
Suffolk sauce maker Rick Sheepshanks and Herefordshire Potato entrepreneur and creator of Chase vodka William Chase are spicing up the condiments market by combining their products in a special edition Bloody Mary Tomato Ketchup, marketed under the Suffolk Mud brand.
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Suffolk Focus
Stokes Sauces and Suffolk Mud, the key brands of Essfoods, the Suffolk-based producers of quality sauces, condiments and jams are delighted to launch a number of new products at IFE 2011. SUFFOLK FOCUS - Two new Suffolk Mud products emphasise the best of Suffolk produce by using the county's popular Aspall Cyder.
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Stokes Sauces' Supermarket Success - Suffolk producer makes inroads into multiples
Stokes Sauces, the main brand of Essfoods, the Suffolk-based producers of quality sauces, condiments and jams, has started the year with contracts with three of the main UK supermarkets: Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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New: Table Edition Products for Foodservice Clients
Two of Stokes Sauces' most popular products - Real Tomato Ketchup and Real Brown Sauce - can now be found on the tables of some of the most discerning eateries. The specially labelled "Table Edition" glass bottle products are now being sold direct to foodservice sector clients at a great value price to promote the launch.
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Stokes Real Brown Sauce comes out on top again!
December 2010
Reported in this months Restaurant Magazine, a well respected chef chose our brown sauce over two well known brands in a taste test, stating Stokes one was really good - like smooth chutney. Well done to the team.
Follow us on Facebook
October 2010We have now started sharing Stokes news on Facebook. We will be continuing to update our page with pictures from events Stokes are exhibiting at and pictures of our products with our latest labels. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have or receive any pictures or recipes you wish to share.
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Get to know Stokes
October 2010
Rick Sheepshanks disclosed his passion for food with Lesley Dolphin and opened his heart about living in Rendlesham Hall with his beautiful family and animals.
Spiced Apricot Chutney
September 2010
Through customer demand Stokes Sauces have re-launched their Spiced Apricot Chutney. This delicately spiced chutney is jam packed with the finest apricots and plump sultanas - great with cold roasts, continental and cured meats.
We got your vote as a very impressive local manufacturer.
September 2010
Rick Sheepshanks and his team at Stokes Sauces were named "Best Producer" at the Suffolk Food & Drink Awards. To select "Best Producer" the public vote to create a shortlist of three nominees which are then visited by a team of judges. For this category the judge's scores were based on various factors which include the produce route; explanation and source of ingredients; presentation; marketing and packaging. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us and your continued support.
You've tasted me, you love me, now squeeze me!
September 2010
With the view to launch into the family market, Stokes took the plunge and launched their four best selling products (Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Chilli Ketchup and Brown Sauce) from the Stokes range and put the same great recipe into user-friendly squeezy bottles. Now whatever your preference, whether glass or plastic, there's no excuse why Stokes isn't on your table!
"The question is: bacon butty - red or brown sauce?"
September 2010
Stokes Sauces had their best ever year at the Aldeburgh Food Festival this year. The feedback from the public was fantastic about our new labels and our four new squeezy bottles which we officially launched. To celebrate we conducted a survey to find our which sauce Suffolk favours on its bacon butty. EADT Suffolk magazine readers were the testing ground and with a 54:50 result it was a narrow 52% victory for tomato ketchup. What do you prefer?
Joining forces!
June 2010
Gressingham Foods - best known as the worlds-exclusive producer of the renowned Gressingham Duck breed are now working closely with Stokes Sauces to create a classic duck accompaniment of a zesty orange sauce and aromatic, sweet plum sauce.
Design change
April 2010
We listened to your comments... you wanted cleaner branding and more product definition. After much consultation and market research, this is our new design.
Essfoods evolves - now known as Stokes Sauces
March 2010
In order to rationalise our brand communication we are changing our trading name to better reflect our biggest selling brand - Stokes Sauces. Essfoods will remain the registered company for administrative and financial purposes.
News Flash
March 2010
We are delighted to announce that from 800 or so entries, our Staverton Ewe Seville Orange Marmalade No. 7 wins silver award at the world's original marmalade competition.
Our best sellers
Stokes
Tomato Ketchup
£3.45
Stokes
Brown Sauce
£2.98
Stokes
Sweet Chilli Sauce
£2.98
Stokes
Red Onion Marmalade
£3.35
