Food Connections Ambient Muffins: The Scrummy Range
Who We Are:
Food Connections Ltd is a UK-based, family-run Food Manufacturer, specialising in ambient snacks and long-life baked goods. Since 1992, we have supplied retailers, wholesalers, and schools with high-quality, shelf-ready muffins and snacks.
Our Scrummy Muffin range offers a “home-baked” taste with the consistency and reliability needed for large-scale retail and e-commerce distribution.
The Challenge:
Retailers and partners highlighted several issues with traditional muffins:
- Waste: Fresh muffins spoil in days, causing inventory losses and shrinkage.
- Storage: Daily deliveries are costly, and long-life options often rely on hydrogenated fats that compromise taste.
- Format versatility: Markets like schools, coffee shops, and retailers need various sizes, from e50g mini muffins to e105g luxury topped muffins.
Our Solution: The 17-Week Scrummy Muffin Range:
Food Connections developed an ambient muffin range with a 17-week shelf life, using non-hydrogenated vegetable oils for quality and taste.
Variety & Innovation:
- Classic Untopped: Blueberry, Cherry, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate.
- Luxury Topped: Cherry Bakewell (white chocolate drizzle), Double Chocolate, Rainbow (chocolate beans), Toffee.
- Speciality: Breakfast Muffin with apricots, pumpkin seeds, flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, linseeds.
Flexible Packaging:
- Individually Wrapped: Grab-and-go convenience.
- Multipacks: Three-pack options for Blueberry and Double Chocolate.
- Mini Muffins (e50g): Catering or calorie-controlled snacks.
- Mixed Cases: 16-unit Untopped Mixed and Topped Mixed cases for smaller retailers.
Technical Specifications:
|
Product Type |
Unit Weight |
Case Qty |
Shelf Life |
Energy (Avg/100g) |
|
Untopped Muffins |
92g |
16 Units |
17 Weeks |
379–398 kcal |
|
Topped Muffins |
105g |
16 Units |
17 Weeks |
417–424 kcal |
|
Mini Muffins |
50g |
30 Units |
17 Weeks |
379–394 kcal |
|
Three-Packs |
180g |
14 Units |
17 Weeks |
391–404 kcal |
Results for Our Clients:
- Lower-waste retail: 17-week shelf life reduces spoilage for convenience stores.
- E-commerce ready: Stable packaging suitable for Amazon and online platforms.
- Operational simplicity: No refrigeration required; flexible, shelf-ready displays.
- Market versatility: Products cater to schools, coffee shops, and large retail chains.
Product Highlights:
- Flavours: Blueberry, Cherry, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Cherry Bakewell, Rainbow, Toffee, Breakfast Muffin.
- Formats: Untopped, Topped, Mini Muffins, Three-Packs, Mixed Cases.
- Shelf Life: 17-week ambient.
- Vegetarian-Friendly for most flavours.
- Packaging: Individually wrapped, grab-and-go, multipacks, mixed cases
FAQ – Questions
Q1: What is the shelf life of Food Connections muffins?
A: All muffins have a 17-week ambient shelf life.
Q3: What allergens are in Cherry Bakewell muffins?
A: Wheat, Milk, Soya, Egg, Nuts (Traces of gluten & nuts as made in premises where this ingredient is used).
Q4: Does Food Connections offer mixed cases?
A: Yes, 16-unit mixed cases are available for both Untopped and Topped ranges.
Conclusion:
“Food Connections’ Ltd” Scrummy Muffin range demonstrates how long-life ambient muffins can solve logistical challenges while satisfying consumers. By combining variety, convenience, and a 17-week shelf life, we reduce waste, simplify operations, and deliver a premium product for retailers, schools, and e-commerce platforms.
With mainly vegetarian-friendly recipes, clear nutrition labelling, and allergen transparency, our muffins are safe, convenient, and market-ready. The range proves that quality, variety, and efficiency can coexist, making Food Connections a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality, long-life baked goods.
