Chaucer Foods UK Ltd Partners with Leading Olive Oil Brand Filippo Berio to Launch a Range of Baked Snacks

London, United Kingdom, March 28, 2017 — Chaucer Foods, a global leader and innovator in croutons and specialist bread products, is pleased to announce a partnership under license with the UK’s number one olive oil brand, Filippo Berio, to develop a range of baked snacks. The new product will complement Filippo Berio’s existing selection of high-quality olive oils, olives, vinegars and pesto.

The range is due to launch across the U.K. later this year and debuts with a line of Crostini, made with Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil. The range will bring a delicious Mediterranean flavour to Chaucer Food’s portfolio of crunchy snacks. The initial product line will comprise of 5 SKUs that are baked not fried, with 30% less fat than fried crisps and are free from artificial additives.  Flavours include Fennel & Garlic, Formaggio (cheese flavour), Lightly Sea Salted, Rosemary & Sea Salt, and Sundried Tomato, all inspired by Filippo Berio’s Italian roots.

Walter Zanre, UK Managing Director Filippo Berio said: “We have long had an ambition to bring to market a snacking product and with Chaucer we have found a partner that has developed a range of fantastic tasting products.”

Grant Walsh, Sales Director of Chaucer Foods said:  “We are extremely happy to announce our new agreement with Filippo Berio. Partnering with the leading olive oil brand in the U.K. will be an exciting step for Chaucer Food Group, allowing us to tap into a new pool of fans by introducing a delicious range of snacks with such a well-known and trusted brand.”

It is significant that, in the year Filippo Berio celebrates its 150th anniversary, it is bringing these new products to market - true to their founders pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to its leading position in the U.K. and U.S. markets, the brand enjoys significant market share in Switzerland, Canada and Japan, with a growing presence in emerging markets including Russia, China and Brazil.

Chaucer Foods will utilise its expertise in the crouton and bread category to build upon the authentic olive oil brand’s Italian heritage and rich flavour profile, creating a truly delicious snack.

The partnership has been brokered by leading global brand extension agency Beanstalk.

For more information, visit http://www.chaucergroup.co.uk/