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Camstar Group Celebration Party
Did It Really Happen?
09 December 2021
With your regular correspondant unable to attend, people were asked to take pictures of the festivities as CEO Ed Starke invited Camstar Group employess and associates to "Raise a Glass to Our Future". These photos proved harder to...
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CEO's Life of Flavour
27 May 2021
Travel and global ingredients inspire me.
I’ve been cooking since the age of seven and have always had a passion for herbs and spices, ethnic ingredients and worldwide foods. This probably stemmed from the fact that...
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Latest Arrival At Camstar
18 February 2021
The latest addition to the Camstar fleet of vehicles arrived from India recently, a specially commisioned tuk tuk to the exact requirements of CEO Ed Starke. He seems to have given the designers more or less free rein...
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Water for Pe-Hill School, Kenya
Latest Update on Borehole
03 December 2020
Following the installation of a borehole for fresh water at Pe-Hill School it was apparent that a distribution system was needed. CEO Ed Starke was on the case right away and funding was provided. Equipment including Around 800m of piping...
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Integrated Cooling for Our Roasting and Heat Treatments
23 January 2020
Our new Torbed processor from Torftech Ltd. now features a cooling system at the end of the process. This helps to fine tune flavour profiles for roasted products such as sunflower seeds, it also gives an advantage when...
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2019 Christmas Party
Ending the year with style
09 January 2020
The annual Camstar Christmas Party for 2019 was a great success by all accounts. Hospitality was provided at the local Oaksmere Restaurant with a three course meal, a disco and of course copious drinks for all....
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Camstar at FI 2019
12 December 2019
The Camstar team is now back from the Fi Europe & Ni 2019 Exhibition which ran from the 3rd to the 5th of December. There was plenty of interest in Camstar, and a photo opportunity with Operations and...
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Camstar at Fi Europe 2019
3-5th December, Paris, France
19 September 2019
Camstar will be presenting their products and services at the Fi Europe & Ni 2019 Exhibition. With 1,700+ exhibitors, 60,000+ sqm of exhibition space and a 27,000 people expected to attend.
We'll be at stand #7M171 and look forward...
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Well Done Emily!
08 August 2019
We're very pleased to announce that Emily Walker has now been promoted to Administration Assistant. Emily has just completed a year long Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship with Camstar Ingredients in partnership with Nova training.
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BRC8 Grade AA for Camstar Ingredients
25 July 2019
Camstar Ingredients are very proud to once again attain their BRC AA Grade. This time it's for the latest version 8 of the standard. The stringent BRC audits cover all aspects of food manufacture, including cleanliness, traceability and...
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Ben Tells Us What He’s Going To Do Next
Charity Ascent of Kilimanjaro!
11 July 2019
Hello,
After completing a half and full marathon for two charities this year (Guide dog association/Pancreatic cancer UK) and raising over £1000 I have just signed up to my next challenge; I will be climbing Kilimanjaro to...
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Ed in Turkey
Sage and Oregano in Denizli
27 June 2019
Here at Camstar we're always keen to make sure that we're sourcing the best possible herbs and spices for our customers. Here's CEO Ed Starke in Denizli, Turkey checking out the latest crops of Oregano and Sage. The...
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Organic Parsley from Camstar
New for 2019
06 June 2019
While Camstar Herbs have offered an extensive range...
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Ben in the Edinburgh Marathon
Fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK
31 May 2019
Operations and Sales Director Ben Land was in Edinburgh last Sunday for the Edinburgh Marathon, a full 26.6 miles. Ben was really pleased with his progress at the 20 miles point, with an impressive time of 2hrs 45mins....
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Congratulations Charly & John!
16 May 2019
We're very pleased to announce the marriage of our Accounts Manager Charly Rowland to her partner John. Charly will be changing her surname to Marshall.
All at Camstar wish them a happy future together.As might have...
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Spanish Garlic
Our Intrepid Explorers Visit the Source
16 May 2019
With the current worries about the detection of peanut allergens in Chinese grown garlic Camstar Group Sales Manager Martin Hoxworth and Camstar Ingredients Operations and Sales Manager Ben Land have wasted no time in getting over to see...
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Well Done Liam and Joe!
Camstar Staff Promotions
02 May 2019
We're happy to announce two promotions within the ranks of Camstar Employees this month.
Liam Potter has been with us since September and has now risen to the dizzy heights of Senior Accounts Assistant. With his positive...
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2019 ASTA Annual Meeting
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Florida, USA
18 April 2019
Here's Camstar CEO Ed Starke at the 2019 ASTA Annual Meeting in Florida, this year held at the prestigiuos Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Key topics for discussion were the US spice trade and importers to the US...
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Camstar at the 2019 Farm and Deli Show
NEC Birmingham, 8-10 April
11 April 2019
This year's Farm and Deli Show was a roaring success for Camstar. Visitors to the show were tempted by the smell of freshly baked bread and invited to taste Camstar Ingredients' products. Here we see from left to...
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Operations and Sales Director Ben Runs for Charity
Our Own Marathon Man
04 April 2019
We're very pleased to report that Operations and Sales Director Ben Land has just completed a half marathon in London as a fund raiser for the Guide Dogs Association. Ben was quietly pleased with his time of 1...
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Changing Room for New GMP Area
28 March 2019
For ready to eat products requiring extra care in handling, Camstar Ingredients have a new segregated area. Operatives will change into dedicated protective clothing which is only to be used in the new area. The stainless steel barrier...
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Spanish Garlic Available from Camstar
Chinese Product Flagged as At Risk from Peanut Contamination
20 March 2019
Recent reports have raised issues of the possibility of peanuts being present in Garlic products from China. Previously this was restricted to Garlic powder, but now there are suspicions about the wet product too.
Detection of the presence...
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New Equipment for 2019, Sachet Filler
Sachets filled to customer’s request
14 March 2019
Camstar Ingredients are very pleased to announce that we now have the ability to produce retail ready full colour sachets on site. These sealed sachets are also available unprinted, ideal for inclusion into ready meals. Filling can be...
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Water For Kenyan School
Pe-Hill now has a bore hole
24 January 2019
Great to see that the new bore hole for Pe-Hill Boys Secondary School is already up and running. Camstar CEO Ed Starke is delighted that we have been able to provide funding for this, and hopes that our...
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Welcome to Emily
Our New Apprentice
29 July 2018
We are pleased to introduce Emily Walker as our latest apprentice. Emily has chosen to complete a Business Administration Apprenticeship after attending Suffolk One College for 1 year where she was studying Business, Health & Social Care and...
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Ben and Martin in Spain
28 June 2018
Here we see the Square of Flowers in Murcia, Spain. Visited by Camstar Ingredients Operations and Sales Director Ben Land and Group Sales Director Martin Hoxworth. In Ben's dreams this would be the ideal site for the proposed...
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Job Vacancy, New Product Development
NPD Manager
04 June 2018
Are you an NPD Manager looking to join a growing, privately owned, spice blending company in Suffolk?
Do you enjoy a hands-on role that will allow you to explore your creative side and work...
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04 June 2018
We are a rapidly growing company and the successful candidate will be joining a small administration team. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has an interest in the food industry, is enthusiastic with good communication skills and...
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and a novel approach to heat treatment
01 March 2018
As part of our continuing program of investment in the latest technology we're very excited to announce the arrival of our new Torbed processor from Torftech Ltd. This uses a bed of hot air to rapidly heat the product...
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Apprenticeship Completed
01 February 2018
We're very pleased to announce that Liam Kennelly has now attained a Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration by completing his Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Business Administration.
Liam continues to work with us as Laboratory and Product...
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2017 sees serious investments
29 June 2017
2017 sees a big investment in new equipment for Camstar. We've installed some of the latest and best technology in order to continue providing the very best in quality for our customers. Our new Russel Finex Sieve (above)...
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Onwards to Mexico
28 April 2017
For once adopting casual address we find Ed once again trying to engage the attentions of an attractive young lady.
At least this one didn't run away.
ASTA 2017 Annual Meeting and Exhibits
Ed & Tracey in the USA
27 April 2017
Here's CEO Ed Starke and Sales Director Tracey Clark in attendance at the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the American Spice Trade Association. This year the AGM is located at the Hilton Austin, in Texas.
As usual Ed...
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...and an echo from the past
21 April 2017
Somewhere on a mountain in the Lake District we find CEO Ed Starke with Nick Barnes ( of Barnes Williams). Ed's convinced that the meeting room they're looking for can't be much further.
Rest assured they're both...
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9 Tray Dehydrator
21 April 2017
The latest acquisition at Camstar, the 9 tray dehydrator from Excalibur, uses a fluctuating temperature pattern for rapid drying while limiting the destruction of nutrients in the food. Fruit, veg, meats and other items can be processed for...
... Read MorePhilanthropy
Water Aid for Kenyan Schools
23 March 2017
The Obanga School in Kenya is situated on a rocky slope, and is without clean water supply for 6 months of the year. CEO Ed Starke was keen to help with this situation, and through our contact Roger...
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A Tandoori Oven for the Development Dept.
02 March 2017
Here at Camstar we're always dicovering new flavours from around the world. During his visit to India CEO Ed Starke was fascinated to be able to investigate Tandoori cooking in it's place of origin. Consequently we've acquired a...
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01 March 2017
Once again Camstar CEO Ed Starke travels the world, and as usual his cover story involves seeking out new connections in the spice trade, with a view to further improve the service we can offer our customers. What's...
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02 November 2016
Back at the turn of the century, when CEO Ed Starke entered the herb and spice paste business his constant companion was the old Mettler P1200 Balance, brought into the business by Senior Technical Consultant Kevin Butler. Since...
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22 June 2016
Following an extensive two day audit from Knight International we are very pleased to announce that, subject to technical review, Camstar Ingredients Ltd. has achieved BRC 7 Grade AA.
Technical Manager Linda Schug is delighted that we...
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American Spice Trade Association
15 April 2016
Here's Camstar CEO ED Starke networking at the 2016 ASTA Annual Meeting and Exhibits, located at the J.W. Marriot Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona. He was accompanied by Sales Director Tracey Clark who like Ed has obviously made...
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Spices and Oleoresins in Java
23 March 2016
We follow heros Martin Hoxworth and Steve Clemenson in their travels, after leaving India next stop was Indonesia. In Surabaya, Java they visited production facilities and warehousing for Nutmeg, Mace, Cloves and Pepper. Local facilities included plants for...
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Garlic and Onion Producers
22 March 2016
Further adventures for the intrepid Martin Hoxworth, Camstar Group Sales Manager and Steve Clemenson, Operations Director for Camstar Ingredients.
Travelling to Rajkot and Ahmedabad in the Gurjarat region...
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World Spice Congress 2016
09 March 2016
Camstar's Group Sales Manager, Martin Hoxworth, and Operations Director for Camstar Ingredients, Steve Clemenson were delegates at the World Spice Congress 2016, held at the renowned Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre.
"Target 2020: Clean, Safe and...
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Camstar's Guide to False Positives
23 December 2015
No-one would question that pesticide regulations are essential to protect consumers from the effects of dangerous chemicals. Not only are they often toxic, they are sometimes able to build up in the human body over a long period...
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Presenting at the Paris Show
10 December 2015
The tagline for the 2015 Paris Show for Food Ingredients Europe was "Discover Innovative Ingredients". Plenty of opportunity for that at the Camstar booth.
Camstar had a strong prescence at the event, with CEO Ed Starke and Group Sales Manager Martin...
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100Kg U Trough Ribbon Blender
23 September 2015
Camstar Ingredients Operations director Steve Clemenson is pleased to announced that the Dry division now has an additional smaller blender.
The U trough blender has a capacity of 100Kg. making it suitable for batch sizes down to 50Kg. Steve explains that...
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General Assembly 2015
24 June 2015
Once again Camstar are making their prescence felt at the General Assembly of the European Spice Association. Here's CEO Ed Starke representing as at the main event in Berlin.
Ed was accompanied by Sales Manager Tracey Clark.
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Our new jacketed blender is at your disposal
01 April 2015
With our latest piece of gear we're now able to offer roasting as a service, as well as providing products roasted to your exact specification.
Ideal for spices, bell peppers, onion and dried...
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28 January 2015
Recently commisioned by CEO Ed Starke are two world maps created from spices, and indicating their country of origin. These now feature in the foyers at both Camstar Herbs and Camstar Ingredients.
Here at Camstar ingredients the map...
... Read MoreCamstar Welcomes Martin Hoxworth
Group Sales Manager
10 December 2014
Camstar are very pleased to welcome Martin Hoxworth onto the team. Martin is taking the position of Group Sales Manager and will operate on behalf of both Camstar Herbs Ltd. and Camstar Ingredients Ltd. His forward thinking approach...
... Read MoreA new product from Camstar Ingredients
10 October 2014
Camstar ingredients latest product development involves us creating a version of YuzukoshÅ (柚å胡椒, also yuzugoshÅ) using imported fermented green jalapeno chillies and 100% yuzu juice. YuzukoshÅ is a type of Japanese seasoning. It is a paste made from chilli peppers...
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Now Available for Download
01 October 2014
We at Camstar Ingredients would like you to hear about our flair for N.P.D. Keep up to date with all we have to offer with our latest bulletin.
New Food Service Bulletin
Now Available for Download
26 June 2014
The Camstar Ingredients Food Service Bulletin is now available. This quarterly newsletter will keep you up to date with all the latest news from C.I. including our newest products and our expanding processing capabilities.
Camstar at the European Spice Association
06 June 2014
This year Camstar are making themselves known at the European Spice Association General Assembly. Here is Ed Starke representing us at the main event in Murcia, Spain.
Also with Ed were Sales Manager Tracey Clark and the Operations Director of Camstar Ingredients...
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14 May 2014
CEO Ed Starke represented Camstar Herbs Ltd. at the American Spice Trade Association 2014 Annual Meeting and Exhibits.
This event provided a series of lectures on the latest key spice industry issues and was well attended by both US spice producers and...
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08 May 2014
Camstar CEO Ed Starke cuts a dashing figure at the 2014 World Spice Congress, India.
This year the main topic was sustainability, with the achievement of consistent quality standards around the world being key to achieving it.Ed represented Camstar Herbs...
... Read MoreBRCv6 ‘A’ Grade accredited
Camstar Ingredients Ltd are pleased to announce the company has achieved BRCv6 ‘A’ Grade accreditation at the first attempt. The certification covers all the product ranges currently manufactured on our site in Eye, Suffolk. To view or downlaod our certificate...
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Ed & Tracey in the USA
Here's CEO Ed Starke and Sales Director Tracey Clark in attendance at the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the American Spice Trade Association. This year the AGM is located at the Hilton Austin, in Texas.
As usual Ed...
... Read MoreFood Service Supply
Camstar Ingredients Ltd have recently commissioned a food service packing line at its Eye, Suffolk production facility. This allows the company to supply products in small pots, foil pouches and induction heat sealed sapphire jars. Please contact us on ben@camstaringredients.co.uk for...
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