A new company has been set up, which sources high-quality seeds for the baking industry.

Unicorn Ingredients, run by Frank Horan and Nicola Divers, who each have approximately 20 years’ experience sourcing seeds and pulses, can source from around the world and arrange processing and shipping to suit individual customers’ needs.

Targeting ingredients suppliers, plant bakers, speciality bread suppliers and wholesale distribution companies, Unicorn supplies ready-to-use finished products to grades required, and packaged as per customer needs.

Based in Epsom, Surrey, Unicorn’s Frank Horan, who formerly worked for seeds supplier Fuerst Day Lawson, told British Baker: "Growth in the bread market is almost entirely driven by loaves with added seeds and grains.

"When commodity prices and currencies are highly volatile, bakers need to be able to rely on supply and price levels."

Horan added: "We have shortened the supply chain, working with the original processor to meet customers’ requirements. All companies we work with have the necessary accreditation."

Seeds that Unicorn sources include poppy, pumpkin, sunflower, golden and brown linseeds, and sesame. The firm has also launched a website: [http://www.unicorningredients.com].

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