A time for giving
22nd December 2021 | Food
Christmas is a time for giving and at Zorba Foods we're proud of the contribution we have made to supporting the FoodShare food bank. Please donate a few items to your local food bank if you can this year.
Learn moreThailand Day
5th December 2021 | Food
On Thailand Day, we give praise to a cuisine which has more dishes in the world's top 50 foods than any other country. We wonder if The Real Soup Co's Thai chicken soup made the list?
Learn moreSt Andrew’s Day
30th November 2021 | Food
We couldn't let St Andrew's Day pass without extolling the virtues of Scottish food, whether it's the weird and wonderful and The Real Soup Co's Scotch Broth is definitely the latter!
Learn moreSchool Meals
12th November 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark National School Meals Week we explain why children have never had it so good when it comes to eating at lunchtimes. Our deli fillers and soups make great packed lunches!
Learn moreSandwich Day
4th November 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Sandwich Day, we look at the people who have made such an impression that they have named a food named after them. Our deli fillers are perfect for an Earl Sandwich!
Learn moreWorld Vegan Month
1st November 2021 |
In our latest blog to mark the start of World Vegan Month we chart the roots of the diet which has become increasingly popular and discover why it must have been very difficult being a vegan in the 1940s!.
Learn moreWorld Pasta Day
25th October 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Pasta Day, we explain why there's no reason to feel 'cannelloni', at least not when you have our Mac and Cheese pots or our minestrone soup. Just like mama used to make!
Learn moreWorld Food Day
15th October 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Food Day on 16th October, we back the campaign to reduce food waste and pay tribute to the amazing diversity of food we can now enjoy from around the globe.
Learn moreWorld Egg Day
7th October 2021 | Food
What came first? The chicken or the egg? Well, in our latest blog to mark World Egg Day we will let you know, as well as sharing more interesting facts and general musings on the humble egg.
Learn moreTaco Day
5th October 2021 | News Articles
The humble taco is packed with flavour and also lots of history, as we discover in our latest blog to mark Taco Day. Oh, and did we mention they are perfect served with our range of dips?
Learn moreEwa Nicholls
28th September 2021 | People
Not many people would openly admit to liking the Welsh weather, but this is just one of the many reasons why our Factory Technical Manager Ewa Nicholls is a perfect fit for Zorba Foods.
Learn moreGuacamole Day
16th September 2021 | Food
It was once mistaken for mushy peas by a politician (Peter Mandelson) but that wouldn't happen at Zorba given it's one of our favourite dips, hence we have devoted a blog to mark Guacamole Day.
Learn moreZero Waste Week
8th September 2021 | News Articles
In our latest blog to mark Zero Waste Week, we look at the small things we are doing to help the environment and in particular a fantastic local charity like FareShare Cymru.
Learn moreSweet dreams are made of cheese
3rd September 2021 | Food
Given our roots, there was no way were going to let National Welsh Rarebit Day pass without marking it, plus it also enabled us to use the words 'sweet dreams are made of cheese'.
Learn moreNational Burger Day
26th August 2021 | Food
It's not that long ago that getting a burger from McDonalds was considered a treat, and now we are spoilt for choice, including having some lovely vegan burgers with houmous.
Learn moreMeet Anjali
19th August 2021 | People
It may still be early days in her career, but Anjali Kembhavi, who already has two Masters degrees to her name at the age of 25, is wholly focused on mastering her role in New Product Development.
Learn moreNational Potato Day
19th August 2021 | Food
Did you know that Paddington Bear is not the only famous export from Peru? The other is the potato and in our latest blog to mark National Potato Day we pay homage to this versatile vegetable.
Learn moreAfternoon Tea Week
12th August 2021 | Food
In our latest blog we mark Afternoon Tea Week by looking at the origins of afternoon tea and how our deli fillers and dips are absolutely tailor-made for this quintessentially British pastime.
Learn moreHot dog
21st July 2021 | Food
In a blog to mark Hot Dog Day we look at the origins of the humble wiener, discover how it got its name (no canines were harmed in the making) and what you should, and should not, put on your dog.
Learn moreCome on Barbie
16th July 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark the end of National BBQ Week, which has actually been running for a fortnight, we look at our love of the 'Barbie' and its origins. And no, it's nothing to do with that catchy Aqua song!
Learn moreGreat British Pea Week
8th July 2021 | News Articles
In our latest blog to mark Great British Pea Week we pay homage to the humble legume and discover that Captain Birdseye is not the person we thought he was.
Learn moreZorba People – Natasha
1st July 2021 | People
Zorba Foods' Twilight Manager Natasha Cole and her husband Chris are literally like ships that pass in the night, but that also gives them the perfect work-life balance.
Learn moreNational Picnic Week
21st June 2021 | Food
Our dips and deli fillers were tailormade for National Picnic Week but did you know that that humble picnic has its origins in a bloody historical uprising?
Learn moreHealthy Eating Week
14th June 2021 | Food
The salad days of summer are upon us, which means it's a perfect time to celebrate the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week, and dips are perfect for the occasion.
Learn moreInternational Houmous Day
11th May 2021 | News Articles
There was no way we were going to let International Houmous Day pass without paying our own homage to the humble chickpea-based dip - it is our bread and butter after all.
Learn moreNational Vegetarian Week
11th May 2021 | News Articles
It's National Vegetarian Week so this provides us with the perfect opportunity to chew over the age-old question of what is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
Learn moreDay of the Mushroom
16th April 2021 | Food
In our latest blog, we pay homage to the fabulous fungi on The Day of the Mushroom (no it's not the latest B Movie!) and share a recipe for a lovely mushroom risotto.
Learn moreInternational Carrot Day
2nd April 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark International Carrot Day, we look at this wonderfully versatile vegetable and how it makes great hummus or as a dip with other types of hummus.
Learn moreZorba People – Maria
4th March 2021 | People
As a teenager, inspired by her love for New York through the films she watched in her youth, Maria Saunders had dreams of working as an accountant on Wall Street.
Learn moreGlobal standard of food safety
3rd March 2021 | News Articles
Zorba Foods was recently awarded the highest score possible in the global standard of food safety, maintained our AA grade from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Learn moreMeet our Chef, Mathew!
12th February 2021 | People
Whether it’s cooking for the Queen or making dips, sauces and soups for the UK’s largest supermarkets, universities and restaurants, Matthew Williams has ‘constructed’ quite a career for himself.
Learn more12 Dips of Christmas
12th December 2020 | Food
Whilst Christmas may be a little different in 2020, there’s one festive staple which can still be enjoyed, albeit in much smaller company this year! Yes, Christmas is definitely a time for dipping.
Learn moreVeganuary
12th January 2021 | News Articles
Do you remember when being vegan was considered ‘niche’? Well, that was before the number of vegans in the UK exploded to the current figure of around 2.2 million.
Learn moreCOVID-19 Statement
12th February 2021 | News Articles
Zorba Foods remain committed to our trading partners and are continuing to take orders and manufacture products to ensure availability across the United Kingdom.
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