Insight
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Why can’t we seem to say goodbye to poor hand hygieneWhy is hand hygiene compliance still such an issue in the healthcare setting?
Wednesday August 29, 2018
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Is The Only Way Forward a Tax on Plastic?We asked our Sustainability expert ‘Will Treasury taxes on single use packaging products really fix the problem and help to resolve the Ocean Plastic crisis?’
Tuesday August 28, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – The rise of independent breweriesThe craft beer industry is moving at a considerable pace, with new releases, on-trend styles and innovative serves appearing all the time.
Thursday August 23, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world: Sweet and sour dishes from the PhilippinesWith a punchy combination of sweet, salty and sour flavours, we expect dishes from the Philippines to make a big splash on restaurant menus in 2018.
Wednesday August 15, 2018
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How the avoid the spread of foodborne illness in a catering and hospitality operationAccording to the Food Standard Agency (FSA) over half a million people in the UK are affected by foodborne illness every year.
Wednesday August 8, 2018
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Good kitchen hygiene – five top tipsWe asked our Cleanline expert, Rod Hale, ‘what top tips would you give foodservice operators to make sure they are maintaining a high level of hygiene in the kitchen?’
Friday August 3, 2018
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Activated charcoal – the new must have ingredient!Forget rainbow food – pitch-black food (and beverages!) has arrived, and it’s sweeping the internet.
Tuesday July 31, 2018
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The Material Responsible EconomyWe asked our Sustainability expert, Joanna Gilroy, ‘What is material responsibility – and how can it help foodservice operators switch their packaging products to a more sustainable option?’
Tuesday July 24, 2018
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The sustainable attributes of RPET foodservice packagingOne material that is often used in foodservice packaging, and is highly regarded as a sustainable material type, is RPET plastic.
Wednesday July 18, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – There’s so mushroom for this new superfood lattePopping-up on drinks menus around the world, colourful superfood lattes offer appealing health benefits and are gaining popularity with consumers who desire a healthy energy-boost without the caffeine.
Tuesday July 17, 2018
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The gleaming benefits of Cleanline cleaning productsThe advantage of being a distributor of cleaning products is that we are not tied to any one brand, which means that we can cherry-pick the best possible cleaning products from more than one manufacturer.
Tuesday July 3, 2018
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The rise of luxury take-awayMeal delivery has expanded from primarily a service for consumers at home, to delivering to individuals at their workplace and even corporate meal delivery.
Monday June 25, 2018
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Did you know that drinks can contain gluten too?In the UK it is now said that up to a third of adults are completely avoiding gluten, due to health reasons, and numbers are growing rapidly.
Friday June 22, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world: Fabulously spiced dishes from JamaicaAccording to Mintel, Jamaican food featured on 34 per cent more menus in 2017 than in 2016 and is expected to rise a further 15 per cent in 2018.
Tuesday June 19, 2018
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Sustainable Future factsheet explores sustainable options on paper hot cupsLaunched this week, our latest Sustainable Future factsheet presents a recommendation on the most environmentally responsible paper cup solution.
Thursday June 14, 2018
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A clean hotel will improve guest feedbackWe asked our Cleanline expert Rod Hale ‘Why is it crucial for hotels to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and what’s the best way to achieve it?’
Thursday June 7, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – The drink that is loved so matcha by many!According to the latest Google Beverage trends report, tea lattes are all-set to be the most popular hot (or cold) drink for 2018. Searches on Google for the term ‘tea latte’ have increased by 42 per cent since 2014.
Wednesday May 30, 2018
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The must-ask questions on Sustainable foodservice packagingWe asked our Sustainability expert ‘How does a foodservice operator identify innovative foodservice packaging solutions that are truly sustainable, when disposed of in their current waste management system?’
Tuesday May 15, 2018
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How keeping your commercial dishwasher in top condition can expand its lifeIn our latest Clean and Simple blog we asked our Cleanline expert ‘How can catering and hospitality operators give their commercial dishwasher a long and healthy life?’
Friday May 11, 2018
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Back-of-house food safety – FIR compliance and labellingAs part of the Food Information Regulations (FIR) introduced in December 2014, foodservice operators are required to provide information on the 14 major allergens if they are present in the food they serve.
Monday April 30, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world 2018 – say hola! to tapasIn 2018, we predict that Spanish food will continue to ascent onto UK menus, and a key part of its success will be due to tapas. Originating in Spain, tapas comprise of a wide variety of appetisers or snacks served in small portions alongside a drink.
Thursday April 26, 2018
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How having a rationalised core-range of cleaning products can benefit catering and hospitality operatorsWe asked our Cleanline expert Rod Hale ‘Why are Cleanline Super Concentrated products recommended as a rationalised range of cleaning products?’
Thursday April 12, 2018
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Packaging Industry Rises to the Challenge of Plastic PollutionWe asked our Sustainability expert ‘Has the packaging industry come up with a viable solution for addressing the problem of plastic pollution?’
Thursday March 29, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – Kombucha fermented drinkFermented food and drink has soared in popularity thanks to the increasing interest and research into good gut health.
Thursday March 22, 2018
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Why it’s important to consider the differences between ready to use and concentrated cleaning productsWe asked our Cleanline expert ‘When choosing cleaning products for a catering operation, which should you go for – ready to use or concentrated products?’
Friday March 16, 2018