Belazu | B Corp™

🌍 Are you passionate about sustainability & food with an understanding of the contributions of the food industry to the climate crisis? 📊 Ready to dig into the data with an attention to detail? 🌱 Motivated to inspire others and have the ability to drive change? 🌟 Want to make a difference to the community around you? We are looking for an Environmental Sustainability Coordinator to join our team and work to implement an environmental and social culture. Working closely in collaboration across the business, with external partners and influence key stakeholders. The role will take ownership of the "Our Journey Matters" Planet pillar, focusing on energy, transport, recycling and food waste to execute our environmental impact strategy. Engagement is a key part of this role, bringing internal teams on the journey and also working with our external partners to deliver social impact through the Belazu Foundation. I’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

This Friday, we’re giving back. Will you join us? For the fifth year running, we’ll be opting for Foundation Friday. Every penny of profit from purchases made on our website will go straight to the Belazu Foundation. For over two decades, the Foundation has been working with communities in our local area and throughout our supply chain to promote education and healthy eating, to inspire future generations. Shop with purpose, stock up on the good stuff, and help make a real difference. *Purchases made on 29/11/24 through https://belazu.com/ #BlackFriday #TheBelazuFoundation #Community #GiveBack

Last night, we kicked off Belazu Connects—our new series bringing together bold voices from food and hospitality to tackle the topics that actually matter. Our first event took on Sustainable Sourcing, and here’s what we walked away with: 1. 🌍 Start with small, focused actions. Tackle one thing at a time and do it well, instead of trying to do it all at once. 2. 🗣️ Empower your teams by involving them in the process, being transparent about supply chains, and using storytelling to communicate menu decisions. Listen to their concerns and offer honest answers. 3. ✏️ Educate staff on using more sustainable options in creative ways, for example, under-utilised cuts of meat and promoting carcass balance to help reduce waste and manage costs. 4. ⏱️ Focus on improving sustainability of your highest volume lines. Simple changes, like braising for less time to save energy or balancing protein with more vegetables, beans or pulses, all contribute towards making a difference. Beyond great insights, the event was a chance to showcase our new Food Service products via incredible canapés, courtesy of The Conduit. Stay tuned for the next Belazu Connects in January and drop a comment if you want in. A big thank you to our panel, Adam Thomason Culinary Director for Restaurant Associates UK, Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, Jazal Babar, Global Impact & Foundation Associate at The Conduit and Ruby Harlow, Sustainability & Foundation Manager at Belazu for leading the discussion. Special thanks to Belinda Pennington, Sophie Brentnall, James Magee, Daniela Gattegno Ho & Harps Somal for organising the first of many brilliant events. #SustainableSourcing #TheJourneyMatters #SupplyChain #FoodService #Hospitality

Next week we'll be launching the first event in our new series, Belazu Connects, at The Conduit. We'll hear from an inspiring collection of voices from across the industry, bringing a broad range of perspectives in implementing sustainable sourcing practices into hospitality businesses through their first-hand experience.     Our first event will look at sustainable sourcing. From food miles, to farming practices, to responsible supply chains – what is the recipe for a sustainable menu? Our panellists will be discussing the complexities and opportunities around sustainable sourcing.    Panellists:   Adam Thomason, Culinary Director for Restaurant Associates UK Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of The Sustainable Restaurant Association Jazal Babar, Global Impact & Foundation Associate at The Conduit  Ruby Harlow, Sustainability & Foundation Manager at Belazu #SustainableSourcing #TheJourneyMatters #FoodService #SupplyChain

Earlier this month, we took some of our customers to Sardinia on a quest for inspiration and discovery, led by our Head of Innovation Andrew Ritchie. James Elliot Neil John Campbell Tom Shingler Florence Cornish Aika Levins   A key part of driving innovation at Belazu, and bringing the best to our customers, is continuously expanding our knowledge of what's out there. Through this trip, we drilled down into hyper-regionality and understanding how it influences product and use.     Some of our favourite moments included:     - Seeing how traditional Pane Carasau is made, historically made for shepherds 🫓 - Learning about the process of making pecorino and ricotta with local sheep's milk  🐑 - Roaming around markets, sampling the hyper-local produce of Cagliari 🍅 - The incredibly beautiful Sardinian scenery 🌅 - Eating lots, obviously. 🍝   It was great to see how ancient Sardinian traditions have been kept alive through food, and represent the people and locality of the area. We left feeling inspired and extremely full.     Now to take our findings to the drawing board...  Flora Williams Belinda Pennington Sophie Brentnall #FoodInnovation #Inspiration #NPD #Discovery #TheJourneyMatters

Last week, we had the honour of supporting Dining in the Depot to celebrate 10 years of City Harvest London, where we enjoyed a delicious 3-course banquet created from surplus food donations. ♻️ ♻️ ♻️ This is a partnership we hold very dear to our hearts. Since the pandemic, City Harvest have been helping us redistribute surplus food to create meals for communities and charities across London. Our Belazu hamper featured as part of their raffle which raised £5,090 - equal to 20,400 meals for Londoners in need. Thank you for the great evening City Harvest London and for the brilliant work you do. 🩵 #FoodSurplus #Community #TheJourneyMatters

Serving up our brand-new campaign to inspire chefs of all levels (in our eyes, if you cook, you are a chef).  The second instalment of our brand platform, ‘Chef-grade ingredients for your kitchen’ features our hero film shown nationwide across SKY, ITV, Channel 4, Amazon Prime Video & online, and bold, beautiful OOH across London (including the Underground).  Feast your eyes on our latest advert here: https://lnkd.in/esgwcMWy Find Belazu in the most sought-after restaurants, Waitrose & Partners, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more (including Ocado Retail & Amazon) …and now on your commute! Have you spotted us yet? 👀 Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our in-store sampling and activation in Waitrose & Sainsbury’s throughout October to support the campaign. A big thank you to the team involved in cooking up this masterpiece: Creative Agency: Wonderhood Studios Photographer: Lizzie Mayson Media Agency: Bountiful Cow Shoot location: Scully St James #ChefGradeIngredientsForYourKitchen

We are very proud to announce our very own Head of Product Innovation Andrew Ritchie will be competing in his next Olympic distance Triathlon event on 29th September to raise money for The Belazu Foundation. Andrew's event will include a 1.5 mile swim, 40k bike and a 10k run - not an easy feat! 💪 The Belazu Foundation was born out of a desire to give back to the communities we work with, both at home and abroad. Today, it supports food and educational projects for children and families in the UK and around the Mediterranean to promote education and healthy eating to inspire future generations. Any support to help make a meaningful impact would be appreciated. You can donate at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e4CZ3vWk Good luck Andrew! 🌟🌟🌟 Find out more about the Belazu Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/e6_4F6BN #TheBelazuFoundation #Fundraising #Impact

Introducing our NEW Shakshuka, Shawarma, and Chargrilled Pepper Pastes. The perfect chef shortcuts to your favourite brunch, lunch, and BBQ recipes. Crafted by our development chefs as convenient kitchen staples for busy home cooks – these versatile pastes deliver full-on flavour without the fuss. Shakshuka Paste: Simple, satisfying and spiced to perfection. Our new versatile Shakshuka Paste combines our signature harissa with punchy red pepper, sweet onion and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, alongside Middle Eastern spices and a subtle kick of chilli. A chef’s shortcut to a showstopping shakshuka in as little as 20 minutes. Recipe: https://lnkd.in/g-xmfnsq Shawarma Paste: Designed as an easy-to-use, time-saving hack to the classic flavours of shawarma. Expect warming flavours of cinnamon and turmeric, balanced with spicy pepper and chilli, finishing with aromatic ginger. Beyond traditional shawarma, try tossing through roasted veg; brushing over baked cauliflower; spooning over prawns or stirring into soup for warmth and rich spice. Recipe: https://lnkd.in/gKHRbByU Chargrilled Pepper Paste: Inspired by Turkish Biber Salcasi, this paste adds instant depth and flavour from a masterful combination of chargrilled peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika and a touch of balsamic vinegar. Use like you would a tomato paste, adding to enrich grains and pulses with a mellow umami depth. Or use to enhance soups, stews and savoury pastries, or to bring sweetness to dips and dressings. Recipe: https://lnkd.in/gnMAgf_q Available now at Waitrose & Partners and via our website.