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About Kershaw's |
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in early 1980, Kershaw's launched its
range of Seven Minute Meals, which was a remarkably advanced move
for the times. A full retail range of chicken and chips, scampi and
chips and battered cod and chips were put into retail. All were
deep-fry cooked. By 1982, the deep fat fryer boom was waning, and
Kershaw's decided to move on. That year the company launched its
first frozen curry, using a ready meal packing system with
self-venting lids that did not have to be removed before cooking.
The result was a freezer-to-oven-to-table product that could be
eaten from the tray - astonishing in 1982!
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| From curries, Kershaw's
moved into frozen English roast dinners: lamb, beef, pork and chicken
served with potatoes, peas and carrots. There are now some 20 recipes in
the range, with chicken still the top seller. |
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| Coral Island Seafood's was formed in 1989 when two men, each an expert in his own field, joined forces to service the UK shellfish market. David Kershaw had been purchasing cockles from fisherman Joe Langden for three years prior to the birth of Coral Island. Unfortunately, as the cockles were fished in the South of England they were already a day old by the time they reached Kershaw's processing plant in the North. |
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Coral Island Seafood's came into being using Joe Langden's fishing expertise and David Kershaw's technical knowledge and marketing flair. We first opened a factory directly on the beach at Leigh-On-Sea, invested in two more fishing vessels to complement the fleet and built their reputation within the UK. Coral Island Seafood's is now one of the largest independent cockle producers in Europe. At Coral Island Seafood's, scrupulous attention to hygiene, safety and modern processing methods guarantees the fresh-tasting quality of all the company's products. |
| The Perfect Combination - The reason why our products are first class in terms of quality and taste is no secret. After expertly collecting the cockles, we use the most up to date processing equipment and methods, coupled with a vast amount of care and experience. This perfect combination keeps Coral Island at the forefront of modern day cockling. |
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Expert Collection - Our boats, equipped with the very latest technology, leave on the first tide and return one hours ebb on the second tide. The way its been done for generations. Our highly skilled crews ensure that the cockles reach the shore in the freshest condition possible. This is achieved through expert dredging and employing modern, solid handling suction methods. |
| Perfect Timing - As soon as the boats dock the meticulous processing systems begin. Time served efficiency of our cockling plant, now takes over. Moving the cockles through each processing stage with ultimate care and precision. After being off-loaded, without a seconds delay, the cockles enter the plant on a conveyor. They pass over a series of grills in the pre-wash stage, removing the natural grit and debris also collected. Following the thorough washing process the cockles pass into a chute, which takes them to the boiler. here they are cooked to perfection. The next stage sees the succulent cockle meat removed from the shells. There now takes place three more stages of meticulous washing before moving on to the freezing stage. The cockles pass through the hi-tech IQF freezing tunnels and are fast frozen, ensuring that the fresh natural taste is perfectly encapsulated. |
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Guaranteed Freshness and Safety - At Coral Island Seafood's, our attention to hygiene, safety and modern processing methods enables us to guarantee the fresh tasting quality of our products. The Port of London Health Authority monitor all our processing equipment and methods and we exceed all the standards laid down by statute. Of course, you don't have to take our word for it, come along and visit the experts - or better still taste the quality.. |
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Kershaw Seafoods Online -
Kershaw's are pleased to announce the launch of
kershawseafoods.co.uk Launched in November 2006 as an
e-commerce solution for customers wishing to purchase vacuum packed
seafood products via the internet. By popular demand the site
initially offers our hugely popular Cockles in Vinegar for secure
online purchase.
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Kershaw's Quality Foods, Pool Hey Lane, Southport,
Merseyside PR8 5LD |
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