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What is the turnover of Bells food Group? ›
It has annual turnover of around £26 million, employs around 220 staff.
Where are Bell's Scotch Pies made? ›
Bells Food Group Ltd,Hawthorn Bakery,Shotts,ML7 5BD,Scotland.
Are bell scotch pies ready to eat? ›
Remove all packaging and place pie on a baking tray and cook in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes. Ensure the pie is piping hot and cooked throughout before serving. Do not reheat. Not suitable for microwave cooking.
What brands are part of the Bell Food Group? ›
The Bell Food Group consists of the busines areas Bell Switzerland, Bell International, Hubers/Sütag, Eisberg, Hilcona and Hügli. The product range includes meat, poultry, charcuterie, seafood and convenience and vegetarian products.
What products are in the Bell Group? ›
The brand world of the Bell Food Group
The product range includes meat, poultry, charcuterie, seafood and ultra-fresh, fresh and non-perishable convenience products such as salads, sandwiches, ready-made meals, pasta, sauces and spices.
Who makes the best Scotch pies? ›
James Pirie & Son has won the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards for an unprecedented fifth time.
- James Aitken Butchers, Alloa – Sausage Roll category.
- The Little Bakery, Dumfries – Bridie category.
- The Kandy Bar Bakery, Saltcoats – Macaroni Pie category.
The best pie in the entire country is from Wisconsin, according to recent results from USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Stockholm Pie and General Store, in Stockholm, a small village in Pepin County near the Minnesota border, was the top-ranked pie shop in the United States out of 10 ranked.
Why is it called a scotch pie? ›
Mutton has throughout history been very accessible and cheap, so with a good mix of spices this dish seemed very popular. Although there is no written evidence, it is considered that Scotch Pie originated from Scotland and has existed for over 500 years.
Do you eat Scotch Pies hot or cold? ›
Scotch pie
| A cooked, intact Scotch pie |
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| Alternative names | Mutton pie, shell pie, mince pie, football pie |
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| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
| Main ingredients | Mutton or other meat, hot water crust pastry |
2 more rowsSeasonings are not specified, but is always heavy on white pepper and each baker or butcher will have their own specific mix, with nutmeg usually in there too. Some pictures of so-called “Scotch Pies” that you will find in online recipes feature a very chunky minced meat filling, the sort supermarkets sell.
Can you microwave a Bells Scotch Pie? ›
Not suitable for microwave cooking. For best before date see end of pack.
What does Bell produce? ›
We're an aerospace and defense company that engineers and manufactures aircraft for critical solutions in extreme scenarios.
Who owns Bell Foods? ›
What are the ingredients in Bells Scotch pie? ›
Ingredients
- Water,
- Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin),
- Beef (15%),
- Margarine (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Palm Stearin, Salt),
- Rusk (contains: Gluten),
- Salt,
- Glaze (Rapeseed Oil; Milk Proteins; Emulsifiers: Soya Lecithin, Polysorbate 60; Glucose; Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate),
Suitable for home freezing. Freeze on date of purchase and refer to appliance manufacturers' guidelines for storage periods. Defrost thoroughly before use and cook as chilled. Once defrosted, do not re-freeze.
