30th June 2010 - Stapleton flying high with new BA deal
First class and business passengers on British Airways flights can now enjoy a luxury farmhouse yogurt from Devon-based dairy company Stapleton.
The award-winning family firm has landed a major deal to supply its Strawberry & Clotted Cream and Gooseberry yogurts as a breakfast treat on routes worldwide.
The contract means people from all over the globe will get a chance to sample Stapleton's all-natural yogurts, which are packed with 25% real fruit and absolutely nothing artificial.
Stapleton's Peter Duncan said:
"We're delighted to be supplying our yogurts to BA and we're certain they'll be a soaring success.
"Passengers are going to be on cloud nine when they taste our delicious, all-natural Luxury Farmhouse Gooseberry and Strawberry & Clotted Cream flavours.
"This deal will literally send our popularity into the stratosphere!"
25th June 2010 - Tamara Drewe smoothie causes a real stir!
West Country-based dairy company Stapleton are causing a real stir this autumn with a delicious smoothie recipe to celebrate the release of new British comedy TAMARA DREWE, in cinemas nationwide 10 September.
Starring Gemma Arterton (Disney's Prince of Persia; James Bond Quantum of Solace) as Tamara, Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!) and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen), the film tells the story of a beautiful young journalist who quits the city and returns to her rural West Country roots. But Tamara upsets the apple cart when she becomes the object of affection for the local men and sets tongues wagging.
Just like the film, Stapleton's Tamara Drewe strawberry and apple smoothie recipe is sure to cause some juicy gossip!
For the perfect taste of the English countryside, simply mix one 150g pot of Stapleton's fabulously creamy, all-natural luxury Strawberry & Clotted Cream yogurt with 75ml of apple juice (you can half-fill the empty yogurt pot to save time) in a blender. Serve in a chilled glass for a wonderfully refreshing, authentic taste of the West Country.
Stapleton is also running an exclusive Tamara Drewe promotion across all its yogurt pots, offering customers the chance to retrace Tamara's steps and win a relaxing cottage break in the West Country.
For full competition entry details check out pots of Stapleton yogurt, at your local supermarket from August.
Stapleton's Peter Duncan said:
"Inspired by Tamara Drewe, this refreshing smoothie is made from our all-natural Devon yogurt and tastes great any time of day.
"Because we only use the finest ingredients, our yogurts give people a delicious taste of the West Country wherever they live. Now our Tamara Drewe partnership can help customers experience the West Country for themselves, with the chance to win a relaxing break in our beautiful corner of England."
21st June 2010 - Stapleton take food fest by storm
North Devon yogurt company Stapleton tickled the tastebuds of thousands of visitors at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival this weekend.
The Stapleton team handed out 6,600 delicious yogurt sample pots at the three-day celebration of all things foodie, held in the town's Montpellier Gardens on 18–20 June. The yogurt producers also spent time talking to the public about their traditional production methods.
Stapleton events manager Lucy Duncan said:
"The incredibly positive feedback we got from tasters was so encouraging. We put a lot of effort into making top quality products and it was really rewarding to hear so many glowing comments.
"The constant stream of visitors to our stall meant our team got to experience the great vibe of the festival to the full.
"The Cheltenham event was one of a string of food festivals we'll be attending this summer. We think it's a great way of spreading the word about our all-natural, fabulously fruity yogurts."
18 May 2010 - North Devon firm strikes gold with Toffee and Honeycomb Ice Cream
Stapleton's Toffee and Honeycomb Ice Cream has scooped a top prize at The Grocer Own Label Food & Drink Awards.
The North Devon-based yogurt and ice cream producers won the frozen sweet category at the annual event at the Wyndham Grand, London last week.
The expert panel judges said Stapleton's ice cream, which is sold under Sainsbury's Taste the Difference label, should be "considered superior to top brands".
Stapleton's Peter Duncan said:
"We're over the moon to receive this award, which represents a huge vote of confidence from the food and drink industry.
"We take great pride in using only the finest ingredients to make our ice cream and yogurt products and it's fantastic for us as a small family producer to be recognised with such an accolade."
This is the second time in six months that Stapleton has won a prestigious food award. In December 2009 the family firm won a top prize for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference luxury Rum and Raisin Ice Cream at the Quality Food Awards.
Toffee and Honeycomb is one of the four luxury ice cream flavours Stapleton has been producing exclusively for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference label since 2000.
17 May 2010 - Stapleton Wins Major Morrisons Contract
Yogurt company Stapleton is beating the recession by landing a major contract to produce Morrisons' The Best Low Fat range.
The Devon-based family firm is making five sumptuous flavours for the nationwide retailer, proving that low fat doesn't have to mean compromising on taste.
Each pot features a traditional British favourite: Marmalade, Toffee, Blackberry and Blackcurrant, Gooseberry and Strawberry & Rhubarb.
Shoppers can now find Stapleton's award-winning low fat yogurt in all 220 Morrisons stores in the UK under the supermarket's The Best label.
Stapleton's Peter Duncan said:
"Like all small businesses, we've had to fight hard to get through the recession, but securing this contract is a major boost for us.
"We're extremely proud of our low fat yogurt and delighted to be producing this all-new range of fantastic flavours for Morrisons.
"We only use the very finest ingredients in our yogurts and we hope customers right across Britain love eating them as much as we love making them.
"Best of all, because they're low in fat, you can enjoy a guilt-free treat without worrying about your waistline."
Andy Lambert, Buyer at Morrisons, said:
"We are delighted to be working with Stapleton. The yogurt products that they are producing for Morrisons are of excellent quality and are well suited to Morrisons The Best range."
Peter and Carol (on left) receiving award
with Sainsbury's Jo Brind (holding award)
3 December 2009
North Devon firm triumphs with Luxury Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
Stapleton's Luxury Rum and Raisin Ice Cream has scooped a top prize at the prestigious Quality Food Awards.
The North Devon-based yogurt and ice cream producers won the frozen food category of the annual gala event on December 1.
Stapleton's Peter Duncan said "This is a wonderful result and we feel very honoured. We have been in business for 35 years and this is a tough time for everyone at the moment. This prize will really help to boost staff morale."
Stapleton are no strangers to success at the Quality Food Awards, having already won a staggering seven first prizes for yogurt and ice cream this decade.
Rum and Raisin is one of the four mouth-watering luxury ice cream flavours Stapleton has been producing exclusively for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference label since 2000.