Photo: S. Ewing/ISAC

We have quite an announcement to share with everyone! Chef Nicholas Lodge was invited to be the Brand Ambassador for the Renshaw Rolled Fondant and Gumpaste product line! Both the ISAC and Renshaw families are very excited to begin this new relationship! Chef Nicholas was involved with the development of the original Renshaw rolled fondant- Regalice. Chef Nicholas has long believed that Renshaw makes the finest rolled fondant and gumpaste- but it was never available in the United States.

Now we are all pleased to announce that Renshaw is not only NOW AVAILABLE in the United States, but they have created a rolled fondant and gum paste specifically made for customers in the North America! Oh, and we OF COURSE carry it in our retail gallery (just click here)!  Here are some interesting tidbits about the company: Renshaw was created in 1898 (117 years in the cake business!) and is the leading UK manufacturer of marzipan, gum paste, soft icings, rolled fondant, and flavored coatings. Renshaw also holds a Royal Warrent from Queen Elizabeth to supply the Royal House with almond products! This warrent was originally granted to Renhsaw in 1950 by King George VI! Fancy, right?! Well, it's about to get even fancier, because we even have a Press Release to share from Renshaw:

Chef Nicholas Lodge Named US Brand Ambassador for Renshaw

Renshaw, the leading manufacturer of rolled fondant, marzipan, frostings, coatings, caramel, and mallows in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that pastry chef, master sugar artist, and world renowned instructor, Chef Nicholas Lodge, has accepted the position of Renshaw Brand Ambassador for the growing US market. In making the announcement, Mark Bosworth, Director of Marketing for Renshaw, based in Liverpool, UK said, "We are extremely pleased that Chef Nicholas has accepted our invitation to join the Renshaw/North America Team. Early in his career as an established pastry chef, master sugar artist, and instructor in the UK, Chef Nicholas was directly involved with the development of the original Renshaw Regalice rolled fondant product and we are happy to have him return as our Brand Ambassador for North America."

With two years of development, the Renshaw line of rolled fondant and gumpaste, introduced in 2014, ha sbeen specifically developed for the US market. Working with industry professionals Renshaw has created products with a great taste, that are easy to work with, and have a consistant forumaltion that is equally reliable for both the professional cake decorator as well as the craft cake decorator. These products are available through the International Sugar Art Collection Retail Gallery and online store at www.nicholaslodge.com.

In accepting the position, Chef Nicholas commented, "I'm delighted to be joining forces with Renshaw as their Brand Ambassador. Renshaw has been manufacturing the very finest rolled fondant and gumpaste for over 100 years in the United Kingdom. After a 35 year relationship with the brand I'm excited that it is now available in the United States. Prior to moving to the United States from the UK, I was involved in the testing and development of the original Renshaw Regalice rolled fondant product. It is my belief that this exciting new rolled fondant product offers uncompromised taste, flavor, workability, and price. Make a New Year's resolution to give Renshaw Rolled Fondant a try. I am confident that both you and your customers will be glad you did!"

Two new Craftsy.com online instructional classes are in development and are scheduled to launch in Spring 2015, where Chef Nicholas will include Renshaw products in his instructions. Additional upcoming events where Chef Nicholas will be demonstrating with the Renshaw line of products include the Austin Cake Show (February 21-22, 2015), and the Virginia Cake Show (March 21-22, 2015), before returning to his Norcross, Georgia classroom for his annula Spring Open House on Saturday March 28, 2015.

Well, there you have it dear ISAC and Chef Nicholas friends! We are Renshaw Offical! We would very much love you to all stop by and check out the brand new Renshaw line of products we have in our retail gallery and on online store. We sincerely hope that you enjoy using this product as much as Chef Nicholas and our entire ISAC family does! 

Tune in next Thursday for Part 2 of Chef Nicholas and Renshaw! Chef Nicholas himself will be my guest blogger, and he will be sharing the story of how he worked withrRenshaw to develop their rolled fondant, and how he brought rolled fondant to the US cake decorating world! You're going to love it!

Sweetly Yours,

Stephanie

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