La Lorraine Bakery Group has introduced a new range of authentic Argentinian-style empanadas, responding to rising demand for global street-food formats within UK foodservice.
Handcrafted by a family-owned bakery in Portugal using traditional Argentinian recipes, the empanadas feature thin, tender pastry and generous fillings, baked to deliver an optimal dough-to-filling ratio. The products are designed to perform across multiple dayparts, from bar snacks and grab-and-go to light lunches and buffet service.
The launch reflects sustained consumer appetite for global street-food formats. According to Mintel, 47% of UK consumers say they actively enjoy trying new international flavours when eating out, supporting continued menu diversification across casual dining and food-to-go.
The empanada range includes:
- Beef Empanada – seasoned minced beef with vegetables
- Vegetable Empanada (Ratatouille) – a colourful mix of vegetables and herbs
- Spinach & Cheese Empanada – rich spinach with creamy cheese
Bake-from-frozen in under 12 minutes, the empanadas offer speed of service and menu flexibility, while also supporting vegetarian menu development — a key growth area, with plant-forward dishes now featuring on the majority of UK menus.
Rebecca Calveley, Trade Marketing Manager at La Lorraine Bakery Group, commented, “Empanadas are familiar yet distinctive, making them ideal for operators looking to refresh menus with minimal risk. Their versatility allows chefs to use them across a wide range of foodservice occasions.”
For more information visit – https://llbg.com/en-GB
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