BRITISH FIRM EXPORTS CURRY TO TENERIFE
(16 June 2003)

A British owned company is set to become a saviour for thousands of UK holidaymakers and ex-patriates looking for 'home-from-home' comforts. With the assistance of Trade Partners UK, the government organisation that provides support services for UK companies trading overseas, Bombay Bangers is exporting its 'Quick Curry Fix' convenience food to the isle of Tenerife.

The 'Quick Curry Fix' is a wrap-style sandwich which can be microwaved in a matter of minutes. The Buckinghamshire-based manufacturer of sauces, chutneys and spicy sausages will be supplying stores all over the popular holiday island from this month. The Quick Curry Fix is available in lamb, vegetable and chicken tikka masala. The company also produces a range of six 'cook-in' sauces from korma to vindaloo strength, as well as a range of pickles including Raj Mint Relish and Calcutta Club Chutney.

The company, which has already had export success in Europe, met with Tenerife-based UK importer, Mirpuri CISI whilst exhibiting at the International Food Exhibition in London earlier this year. "Through Trade Partners UK, companies are getting to know our brand and Miripuri sought us out at the IFE this year. After a few discussions a contract was signed for over £2,000 worth of goods and we will be supplying a range of our products to capture both the tourist and ex-pat markets," said Maria Hellyer, co-director of Bombay Bangers.

Ms Hellyer believes that there is a lot of scope for the company's products as curry is now ranked as the most popular food in the UK - and Tenerife is recognised as a very popular UK tourist destination.

Bombay Bangers started in 2000 when Patricia Forbes, a former professional caterer, rediscovered her family's private collection of Anglo-Indian recipes compiled during the days of the Raj. The inspiration for the sausages came during a garden party in the summer of 2000 over a discussion concerning Anglo-Indian foods. The Bombay Bangers' sausages are available in lamb, chicken, pork and beef varieties.