Melting Pot Fudge

Melting Pot Fudge, a Belfast-based producer of handmade premium fudge, has built its reputation on small-batch craftsmanship, simple ingredients and a balance of traditional and modern flavours. With strong local roots and an expanding presence across the UK and Ireland, the business has become known for its consistent quality, distinctive identity, and loyal customer following.

In 2015, the team sought a recognised food safety approval that matched their size and ambitions. They chose SALSA to demonstrate reliability to buyers, strengthen internal processes and support growth into broader retail markets. SALSA certification provided a structured framework for documenting procedures and improving production controls, giving both the team and potential customers confidence in their ability to scale responsibly.

That investment paid off in 2024 when Melting Pot Fudge was selected for Grow with Aldi. The programme significantly boosted visibility, increased production volumes and opened new retail opportunities. Their SALSA Approval played a key role, offering Aldi clear reassurance that the business could meet its standards and handle the demands of a larger launch. Having strong systems already in place made onboarding smoother and faster.

For other small producers, Melting Pot Fudge recommends approaching SALSA step by step, breaking requirements into manageable sections, keeping records up to date and involving the whole team. Embedding good habits and making food safety part of the culture pays off, both operationally and commercially.

Today, SALSA is firmly woven into Melting Pot Fudge's operations. It has supported steady growth, improved day-to-day consistency and strengthened customer trust. This is helping the team continue their mission of delivering rich, flavourful fudge with every batch. 

Read their full interview in SALSA Successes