Bridor Debuts Portuguese-inspired New Products

French bakery manufacturer, Bridor, has introduced its new Panidor range at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in London. The new collection, which is inspired by Portuguese bakery cultures, includes Pastel de Nata, Bolas de Berlim and a selection of four mini bread rolls, demonstrates Bridor’s ongoing efforts to showcase the bakery cultures of the world.

The introduction of the Panidor collection is geared to inspire show attendees to discover innovative bakery products that will allow them to tap into popular global trends, and the entire collection is made in Bridor’s production site in Panidor, Portugal.

Bridor’s Pastel de Nata taps into the current global demand for the infamous Portuguese pastry, which has amassed sales of GDP11.6m in the UK alone. Bridor’s research among consumers that eat Pastel de Nata revealed that 37% of consumers claim to eat the pastry at least once a month. 

Also featured in Bridor’s Panidor range is its Bolas de Berlim, the Portuguese version of the famous Autro-German Berliner, or doughnut. Made with a soft fried dough that offers a slightly honeycombed taste, outlets can choose from the Plain Bola de Berlim in an 80g format, which can be personalised with cream, jam or chocolate, the Cocoa-Hazelnut Bola de Berlim in a 120g format or a Creamy Bola de Berlim, also in a 120g format.

Bridor’s Panidor range also includes a selection of four Mini Bread Rolls that act as the perfect accompaniment to lunch or evening meals. Outlets can choose from Rustic Mini Rolls, which are made with a blend of wheat, rye and malted barley flours; Cereals & Seeds Mini Rolls, which feature a unique mix of seeds in the dough such as flax, sesame, sunflower, oat flakes and rye flakes; Dark Mini Rolls made with carob flour, and Fig & Honey Mini Rolls that have a slightly sweet note.