Welcome to SALSA
The approval scheme that helps local and regional food and drink producers supply their products to national and regional buyers.
Latest news
27/07/2010
The Sushi Chef gains SALSA
Recently approved The Sushi Chef are delighted to have gained SALSA approval. The Sushi Chef manufacture and distribute the best and freshest Sushi Sashimi and Japanese foods and pride themselves in being able to deliver sushi to London within 5 hours of being made read more..
21/07/2010
Hawkshead Relish wins 3 "Great Taste" awards
SALSA approved Hawkshead Relish have succeeded in securing a further 3 Great Taste awards from the Guild of Fine Food in this year's celebrated finals, elevating this regional speciality producer to now holding 43 of these prestigious culinary accolades. read more..
22/06/2010
Local Sourcing Continues to Grow
Research conducted by IGD has shown that nearly a third of shoppers claim to be specifically purchasing locally produced food. This group has doubled in size since 2006 with the upward trend withstanding the pressures of the recession during 2009. The market for locally and regionally sourced food products in the UK is estimated to have grown by 15%. read more..
“ASDA endorses the SALSA scheme as it provides the re-assurance that locally sourced branded products are safe, legal and are to the quality expected by our customers.”
SALSA is the Food Safety Certification Scheme for small to medium sized producers.
With the growing popularity of local and regionally sourced products among industry and consumers, the scheme provides national and regional buyers with the confidence that SALSA approved businesses not only make fantastic products, but do so in a safe and legal manner.
SALSA is supported by the Food Standards Agency, DEFRA and by the majority of the UK’s leading retailers and food service providers.
If you are a supplier or a buyer involved in local or regional sourcing, click the relevant link opposite and find the information you need to participate in the SALSA Scheme.
