Spice Island Chilli a hot Southern Co-op addition
A SPICY range of products, developed in the heart of Portsmouth by a lifelong resident, have hit the shelves of local stores across Hampshire.
Liam Coleman, who discovered a passion for history and chilli while travelling throughout Europe, launched his range of chilli sauces in 2015.
The flavours have been a hit and his enthusiasm has now also gained him the attention of the regional co-operative Southern Co-op which will be adding all five flavours to its ‘local flavours’ range.
Matt Elliott, Southern Coop's retail buying and services manager, said :‘ Wear every excited to have SpiceIsland Chilli in our stores. It is available in 21 of our co-operative conveniencestores across Hampshire and we're looking forward to hearing what our customers think of them.
‘Being a 149-year-old cooperative that is part of Portsmouth's history, it is even more special to have a new local producer in our range which is based on Port sea Island. Sustainability is importantto us and buying local goes a long way in supporting this agenda.’
The five products were launched in stores at the end of April and include Hardys Kiss with jalapeno and lime; Bligh's Revenge with chipotle and tomato; Drakes Gold with habanero and pineapple; Centurion
1744 with scotch bonn et and spice drum; and Ghost Ship with ghost pepper and garlic.
Liam said: ‘Spice Island Chilli is the south of England's premium quality, multi-purpose range of chilli specific condiments. Never compromising on flavour, our balanced range of chilli sauces are proven to be incredibly popular with a broad range of consumer taste preferences and social demographics.
‘Spice Island Chilli is proud to breakdown traditional apprehensions
about chilli sauces by informing and empowering new and existing customers to cook, dip, marinade and glaze with confidence.
Stores across Clanfield, Bishop’s Waltham, Hayling Island, Wickham, Lee-onthe-Solent and Portsmouth are among those stocking the product.
To find out more about the Southern Co-op's ‘local flavours’ range, visit thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/food/ local-flavours/.