Local produce set for take-off
Local produce set for take-off as Autogrill HMSHost unveils fresh new menu at Inverness Airport boasting fresh Highland produce Menu developed with local producers in mind to be unveiled on January 25th
January 2012: Food, beverage and retail specialists Autogrill HMSHost will this week unveil a brand new food and beverage offering at Inverness Airport, boasting fresh Highland produce. In line with changing demands from air passengers, the company has worked with local suppliers to introduce a new and fresh menu that will be available at the D’Lish self-service restaurant as of January 25th. The new menu includes pies that are fully produced and cooked on-site, venison burgers, gourmet sausages and made to order sandwiches. All products are made with fresh ingredients sourced from well-known Highland suppliers, such as Duncan Fraser, Inverness Farmers and Cobbs. “We know from speaking to our customers across the world that they want fresh, tasty and exciting food, but increasingly we are seeing an interest in food provenance,” said Jeni McFarlane, General Manager from Autogrill HMSHost at Inverness Airport. “Customers will not only be able to enjoy the fresh, local produce, but will be able to see exactly where all of their meal came from on our prominent ‘Produce Map’. We have worked with the best suppliers in the Highlands & Islands to put together a menu that we think represents the very best of Scotland on a plate.” Inverness Airport Manager Graeme Bell said: “The Highlands is renowned for the diversity of its fresh produce and as the main gateway to the Highlands, it’s fitting that Inverness Airport should showcase local suppliers and products. “As well as supporting local businesses, this also ensures that our passengers enjoy freshly cooked meals, prepared on site using the best Highland ingredients. We hope it will give visitors to the region a taste of the Highlands and encourage them to sample more of our fine produce." Across the board, Inverness passengers will be able to enjoy daily specials, locally produced ice cream in the summer months, flavoured coffees and Scottish teas. The introduction of the new menu coincides with a general refresh of the Autogrill offering airside at Inverness. The menu will be unveiled at a special media only tasting event on Friday 25th January from 1300 to 1400, where attendees will be able to sample the new dishes and new ambiance for themselves. In addition, Inverness Airport has announced that
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it will offer free parking to customers who buy a meal (main course and refreshment) at the airport from 25 January to 28 February 2013. ENDS
Notes to editors To register your interest in attending the tasting event, please contact: [email protected] For further information contact: [email protected] +44(0)203 047 2212 About Autogrill Group Autogrill is the world’s biggest provider of food & beverage and retail services for travellers. With sales of over €5.7 billion in 2010, the Group operates in 37 countries and employs some 62,000 people. It manages over 5,300 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. http://www.autogrill.com About HMSHost HMSHost is part of Autogrill – the world’s largest provider of food, beverage and retail services for travelers. Along with the rest of the Autogrill Group, we are recognized industry leaders who create innovative dining and shopping locations at airports and on motorways worldwide. With 34,000 associates and revenues of more than $2.7 billion, we use our experience and global reach to offer travelers an unparalleled blend of local, regional and international brands. http://www.hmshost.com/ About Inverness Airport Inverness Airport offers scheduled flights to 15 UK and European destinations:
UK - Belfast City, Benbecula, Bristol, Birmingham, Jersey, Kirkwall, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Southampton, Stornoway, Sumburgh
Europe - Amsterdam, Bergen (via Sumburgh), Zurich
Inverness Airport is the largest of 11 Scottish regional airports operated by Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd (HIAL). In 2012, the airport handled 614,302 passengers, an increase of 3.4% on 2011.
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Inverness Airport was ranked third in the Top UK Airport category of the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2012, the highest ranking Scottish airport.
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January 2012: Food, beverage and retail specialists Autogrill HMSHost will this week unveil a brand new food and beverage offering at Inverness Airport, boasting fresh Highland produce. In line with changing demands from air passengers, the company has worked with local suppliers to introduce a new and fresh menu that will be available at the D’Lish self-service restaurant as of January 25th. The new menu includes pies that are fully produced and cooked on-site, venison burgers, gourmet sausages and made to order sandwiches. All products are made with fresh ingredients sourced from well-known Highland suppliers, such as Duncan Fraser, Inverness Farmers and Cobbs. “We know from speaking to our customers across the world that they want fresh, tasty and exciting food, but increasingly we are seeing an interest in food provenance,” said Jeni McFarlane, General Manager from Autogrill HMSHost at Inverness Airport. “Customers will not only be able to enjoy the fresh, local produce, but will be able to see exactly where all of their meal came from on our prominent ‘Produce Map’. We have worked with the best suppliers in the Highlands & Islands to put together a menu that we think represents the very best of Scotland on a plate.” Inverness Airport Manager Graeme Bell said: “The Highlands is renowned for the diversity of its fresh produce and as the main gateway to the Highlands, it’s fitting that Inverness Airport should showcase local suppliers and products. “As well as supporting local businesses, this also ensures that our passengers enjoy freshly cooked meals, prepared on site using the best Highland ingredients. We hope it will give visitors to the region a taste of the Highlands and encourage them to sample more of our fine produce." Across the board, Inverness passengers will be able to enjoy daily specials, locally produced ice cream in the summer months, flavoured coffees and Scottish teas. The introduction of the new menu coincides with a general refresh of the Autogrill offering airside at Inverness. The menu will be unveiled at a special media only tasting event on Friday 25th January from 1300 to 1400, where attendees will be able to sample the new dishes and new ambiance for themselves. In addition, Inverness Airport has announced that
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it will offer free parking to customers who buy a meal (main course and refreshment) at the airport from 25 January to 28 February 2013. ENDS
Notes to editors To register your interest in attending the tasting event, please contact: [email protected] For further information contact: [email protected] +44(0)203 047 2212 About Autogrill Group Autogrill is the world’s biggest provider of food & beverage and retail services for travellers. With sales of over €5.7 billion in 2010, the Group operates in 37 countries and employs some 62,000 people. It manages over 5,300 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. http://www.autogrill.com About HMSHost HMSHost is part of Autogrill – the world’s largest provider of food, beverage and retail services for travelers. Along with the rest of the Autogrill Group, we are recognized industry leaders who create innovative dining and shopping locations at airports and on motorways worldwide. With 34,000 associates and revenues of more than $2.7 billion, we use our experience and global reach to offer travelers an unparalleled blend of local, regional and international brands. http://www.hmshost.com/ About Inverness Airport Inverness Airport offers scheduled flights to 15 UK and European destinations:
UK - Belfast City, Benbecula, Bristol, Birmingham, Jersey, Kirkwall, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Southampton, Stornoway, Sumburgh
Europe - Amsterdam, Bergen (via Sumburgh), Zurich
Inverness Airport is the largest of 11 Scottish regional airports operated by Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd (HIAL). In 2012, the airport handled 614,302 passengers, an increase of 3.4% on 2011.
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Inverness Airport was ranked third in the Top UK Airport category of the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2012, the highest ranking Scottish airport.
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