Lantmännen Unibake UK Launches Two New Savory Crowns

• Schulstad Bakery Solutions Roasted Vegetable and Pesto Savoury Crown
• Schulstad Bakery Solutions Cheese, Chive and Cherry Tomato Savoury Crown

The savory in-store bakery category has seen YOY value sales growth of 5.6% totaling GBP16.4m, which demonstrates that there is high consumer demand for savory products. This is supported by research commissioned by Lantmännen Unibake UK identifying the opportunity to explore more indulgent savoury options.The new Schulstad Bakery Solutions Savory crowns come in two sophisticated and indulgent flavours: roasted vegetable and pesto and cheese, chive and cherry tomato. This is a flaky, cheesy pastry crown filled with green pesto and béchamel sauce, topped with chunky, al dente mixed roasted vegetables. These savory pastries are aimed for operators looking to offer convenient, on-the-go, meat-free snacks or light lunch time options that appeal to adults.

Rick Wilson, strategic new product developer, Lantmännen Unibake UK says: “Our research tells us that consumers are looking for products that deliver an indulgent ‘grown-up’ savory moment and our new savory crowns allow a range of establishments to benefit from this trend. These premium savory pastries also capitalize on the desire for meat-free alternatives which can be eaten on-the-go or as a lighter meal solution which can be served alongside a salad, adding choice and versatility to any menu.”Available in cases of 48, the new Schulstad Bakery Solutions savory crowns are supplied frozen and require 15 minutes in the oven at 190˚C, making them quick and easy to prepare with minimal wastage.