R.M Curtis & Co Ltd

17/02/2025

💼 Snacks that keep you going. 🥜

Whether you’re at your desk or powering through a busy day, having the right snacks within arm’s reach makes all the difference. Our Yoghurt Peanuts are a simple and satisfying option to keep those afternoon cravings in check.

We’re all about providing high-quality ingredients that fit seamlessly into everyday moments.

💬 What’s your go-to desk snack? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear!

14/02/2025

🌹 Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹

Today, we’re celebrating the joy of connection, whether it’s sharing special moments with loved ones or enjoying the simple pleasures of great food. This beautifully crafted grazing board features premium ingredients like whole almonds, cashew nuts, and dried fruit and nut blends.
From all of us at RM Curtis, wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and something sweet to share. 💕

06/02/2025

🎬 Perfect snacks for a cosy evening in. 🍫

After a long day, there’s nothing like unwinding with your favourite show and a snack to match. These Milk Chocolate Raisins are a great choice for moments like this—easy to share, simple to enjoy, and always a crowd-pleaser.

💬 What’s your go-to snack for a relaxing evening?
Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear!

28/01/2025

As January wraps up, it’s the perfect moment to realign with your health and wellness priorities!

Our Fruit & Nut Mix and Super Seed & Fruit Mix are thoughtfully portioned, grab-and-go snacks crafted for busy lifestyles. Whether you need a quick desk-side boost or a nutritious afternoon pick-me-up, we have you covered.

📸 Love what you see?

Want to know how our snacks can elevate your product offerings? Let’s connect! Drop us a message today!

23/12/2024

Season’s Greetings! 🎄

As the holiday season unfolds, we’re here to make your celebrations extra special! Whether you’re planning festive feasts or exploring healthy snacking options, our range of premium dried fruits, nuts, and seeds is the perfect addition to your holiday table.

Looking for inspiration? Check out the Snacking Essentials recipe pages for creative ways to use our products, including festive treats like Cheeky Christmas Pudding Bites:

👉 https://www.snackingessentials.com/recipe-ideas/dessert/cheeky-little-xmas-puddings.htm

📧 Have questions or want to collaborate? Message us today!

👉 Contact us here: https://www.rmcurtis.co.uk/contact-us.htm

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Curtis! 🎅

13/12/2024

✨ The countdown is on – only 13 days until Christmas! 🎅

Bring festive flavour to your creations with premium dried fruit, nuts, and seeds – the perfect ingredients for holiday treats like this chocolate Christmas bark. 🍫🎄

✅ High-quality ingredients for food manufacturers, bakers, and retailers
✅ Perfect for elevating your Christmas product range

🎁 Stock up now to meet the Christmas rush and delight your customers with holiday-ready treats!

📞 Contact us today to secure your bulk order and ensure your festive season is a success: [email protected]

19/11/2024

𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

Yesterday, the Almond Board of California published the October 2024 position report. California has shipped 258 million pounds or +4% more than last year.
This is the first positive shipping month of this campaign and the third-highest October on record. New sales at 265 million pounds are +5.50% above last year’s and in line with the strong sales of the previous month.

It is still too early to objectively interpret the crop receptions. California is reporting a very quick harvest, contrasting with last year’s historically slow harvest.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬:

• Total shipments: +4% (YTD: -5%)
• Domestic: +18% (YTD: +2%)
• Europe: -4% (YTD: -25%)
• India: -39% (YTD: -16%)
• China/HK/V: -28% (YTD: -19%)
• Middle East/N-Africa: +37% (YTD +18%)

California has been steadily increasing its pricing based on a continued demand and price acceptance. Many importers worldwide have had to make up for a backlog compared to last year and have been buying into the price increases. As a result, California is gradually recovering its year-to-date number, while recent sales suggest strong upcoming shipping months. As these trends seem to continue into November and December, prices are not expected to weaken on the short term.

17/10/2024

Macmillan Coffee Morning Success!

Last week, we came together to host a fabulous Macmillan Coffee Morning, and the incredible bakes on display were a true highlight! From a chocolate cake with strawberry decorations to a beautifully baked focaccia, these treats were as delicious as they were impressive. 🎂🍞🍫

A massive thank you to all the bakers who went the extra mile, pouring love and effort into each creation for such an important cause. 🙌 Your contributions made a real difference!

Check out the mouth-watering bakes from the day, and if you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, you can still do so here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee-morning

Together, we’re making a difference, one slice at a time! 💚

Host a Macmillan Coffee Morning and help us do whatever it takes for people living with cancer.

09/10/2024

𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Almond Board of California reports a -29.46% decline in exports for August 2024, indicating a significant shift in global demand. Despite this, domestic shipments have remained stable, showing the strength of the local market.

Key focus areas include:

🌿 Product Diversification – Expanding the product range, particularly in domestic markets, can help balance out global market fluctuations.

🌿 Supply Chain Efficiency – With an overall reduction of 20.63% in almond shipments, maintaining a reliable supply chain is essential for staying competitive.

For more detailed insights, visit the Almond Board of California's August 2024 report

Download the Almond Board of California's monthly Almond Industry Position Reports to get the latest shipping information.

23/09/2024

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞

Emerging research suggests that walnuts may contribute to better brain health, potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that eating about 1 - 2 ounces of walnuts daily might improve cognitive function, reduce oxidative stress, and slow down disease progression. While these findings are promising, further research is needed to confirm their effects on humans.

For more detailed insights, you can read the full article here:

Research has shown that a healthy diet may contribute to good brain health and overall well-being. Studies reveal that walnuts can be part of dietary patterns that could play a beneficial role in cognitive function and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.1 Ongoing research has fo...

19/09/2024

2023/2024 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧

The 2022/2023 season ended on the 31st of August with exports at 258,966 mt, the 2023/2024 season ended with exports at 207,271 mt a total of 17 lower. The UK imported 53,830mt in the 2023/2024 season, which was 20% lower than the previous season, which was 65,220mt.

The 2023 crop was seriously impacted by mould, and the crop was much lower, at 200,00mt, but there was a significant carry-in of 80,000mt which helped to support the overall crop. Coming into the 2024 /2025 season there is no significant carry-in, so the pressure is on the new crop, Regrettably, it now looks like that crop will not exceed 240,000mt, although the sugar maturity is better and the berries are larger, the bunch count is lower impacting the overall yields

There have also been some significant rainfall in recent days, last week Alasehir had storms which flooded some of the drying areas and damaged fruit, and on Sunday there were further storms in Golmarmara and Salhili.

To try and save some of the damage fruit growers have been re-spraying with potassium carbonate, to lighten the colour and assist with the drying. This is a serious issue for the industry, as this has delayed raw material deliveries to the factories and there are some potential losses of product due to mould damage.

Prices still remain firm and the recent weather events have made growers very nervous. The outlook for the next week is hot sunny weather, so this may be enough to save what has been damaged, but for now, we will have to wait and see.

While prices remain firm, growers are increasingly nervous. The outlook for the coming week is more promising, with hot, sunny weather expected, which may help salvage damaged crops. For now, we remain cautiously optimistic and will continue to monitor the situation closely.