Month: March 2017
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Safety in your kitchenAn essential piece of kitchen equipment, but hopefully one that isn’t required too often – first aid kits provide catering staff with the means to treat minor injuries in the workplace. Chefs and servers have a challenging job that often requires juggling multiple tasks at once and can involve potentially hazardous conditions. Boiling hot liquids, […]
Thursday March 30, 2017
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Keeping food safe and cooked to perfectionWhen cooking dishes for your customers there are two main priorities – the first is that the food is safe for consumption and the second is that the food is cooked to specification. Food safety is essential in all foodservice environments; measures must be in place to prevent cross-contamination, monitor the freshness of food and […]
Wednesday March 29, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Slurp up a bowl of Global RamenIn a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Tuesday March 28, 2017
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Jar cuisine on-the-goHumble jam jars – with their delightfully old-school-chic, bohemian appeal, are increasingly being used in hotels, restaurants and bars to serve food and drink. From breakfast oats to layered salads, cocktails and milkshakes – jar cuisine is massively on-trend. In the past, the image of preserving food in jars had a utilitarian, make-do-and-mend vibe, food […]
Monday March 27, 2017
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Our People: Shezmin Madhani – and life’s purposeInspired by a trip to Kenya when she was only 21 years old, Bunzl Catering Supplies National Account Manager, Shezmin Madhani, founded a charity called Nia Children’s Foundation. Nia operates in Kenya to keep children in school by providing them with a proper breakfast and lunch.
Tuesday March 21, 2017
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It’s time to Bin the Bulk; It’s Safer SealedThere used to be nothing but bulk. Whether it was public toilets or office washrooms, schools or hospitals – soap dispensers holding their product in a refillable reservoir were the only alternative to a bar of soap or a lotion from a bottle. For good reasons: bulk dispensers left far less mess than bar soaps […]
Friday March 17, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – First it was juicing, now it’s soupingIn a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Tuesday March 7, 2017
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The coffee cup supply chain tackles recyclingAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘What new initiatives are coming in 2017 to tackle the challenge of coffee cup recycling?’ And here’s what she told us…
Friday March 3, 2017
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Bunzl employees fundraise for Springboard Nepal challengeOn the 9th March 26 volunteers from the hospitality industry will begin a once in a lifetime challenge and community trek to Nepal. An annual event, run by The Springboard Charity, and now in its 6th year – the participants will experience an off the beaten track adventure which includes five days trekking in the […]
Wednesday March 1, 2017