Product information:
Lyons hot chocolate is available in Classic or Fairtrade Dark flavours in 2kg catering tubs. The two new products add to Lyon’s out-of-home coffee range, which includes Italian Espresso and Café Mocha.
USP:
This is British hot chocolate with a conscience. Lyons started making coffee in the UK in 1904 and places sustainability high on its agenda. It was the first coffee brand in the UK to be awarded the Rainforest Alliance certification.
Price:
On application
Availability:
Available exclusively from United Coffee UK & Ireland. Visit http://www.unitedcoffeeuk.com/ for more information
Why you should buy it:
Elaine Higginson, managing director of United Coffee UK & Ireland, says: “Last year, hot chocolate was added to the Office for National Statistics’ Basket of Goods and Services, which shows that the drink has become mainstream rather than an occasional treat. Operators need to take advantage of this growing demand by creating an extensive hot drinks menu, which includes a premium-tasting hot chocolate - our new Lyons hot chocolate fills that gap.
“Our Classic hot chocolate with its rich taste, is versatile as it can be served on its own or in a mocha or a luxurious finish on a cappuccino. The Fairtrade Dark variety, apart from its delicious taste, ticks all of the boxes when it comes to provenance and sustainability.”