Low in fat, with no added preservatives or flavourings, no added sugar, a great source of fibre, GM free and counting as one of your '5 a day' portions, mushy peas are a healthy but tasty accompaniment not just to fish and chips but to any meal.

Mushy peas have always been regarded as a Northern delicacy. However, today they are gaining the appreciation of people all over the UK thanks to manufacturer Lockwoods and its aggressive marketing campaign.

Lockwoods products are already available in the majority of the major multiples and wholesale accounts. Working closely with the main Foodservice providers such as Compass, Lockwoods are striving to get the healthy benefits of mushy peas into schools, colleges and further education sites across the UK.

As a product, mushy peas are extremely versatile. They are found in soups, stocks and other ingredients across an array of different products.

Lockwood’s mission is clear – to remove any perceived social barriers surrounding mushy peas and make them a tasty treat for all to enjoy. You can find out more about the company and its products at their brand new, fun-filled website.

Meet 'Mushy Malcolm' (based upon Malcolm, their pea-cooker) and learn all about mushy peas, at www.mushypeas.co.uk.