Insight
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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
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Cuisines from around the world 2018 – all things Korean!Korean dishes like Kimchi (fermented cabbage), Bibimbap (rice mixed with meat and vegetables), Hotteok (filled pancakes) and Gamjatang (pork bone soup) have been on the rise for the past few years.
Wednesday February 28, 2018
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Top Tips for a Successful Custom PrintThere’s lots to consider before starting a custom print project – but it needn’t be a daunting prospect if you’ve chosen the right partner to work with, and that’s where we come in!
Friday February 23, 2018
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – The crispy, crunchy appeal of the fried chicken sandwichFried chicken sandwiches have become a must-have dish for foodservice operators, bringing consumer’s love of burgers and fried chicken together in a single delicious package. Restaurant chains that aren’t even known for chicken are looking at adding it to their menus to appeal to more consumers and boost sales. In 2016, of the 100 biggest […]
Monday November 6, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – A crispy texture that will make you lose your tempuraAccording to Asian grocer Win Yip, Japanese food is the nation’s third most popular oriental cuisine, following closely behind Thai and Chinese food. Win Yip also go on to say that the number of Japanese eateries in the UK increased by 67 per cent between 2012 and 2017, making it the fastest growing form of […]
Tuesday October 24, 2017
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Undertaking a regular review of your cleaning products and regimeClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘What is a cleaning audit and why is it important?’ And here’s what he told us…
Friday October 20, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Bento beautiful…Japanese cooking styles continue to grow in popularity – the UK Sushi industry is now worth £56 million annually – but is it possible that Bento might give Sushi a run for its money? We predict that Bento – Japan’s famously beautiful, compartmental lunch box meal, is poised to take centre-stage in the UK casual […]
Thursday October 19, 2017
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Spice up your hot drink offer – with Zuma Organic Turmeric ChaiThe trend for turmeric infused hot drinks has been brewing for a while. The market research firm Mintel named turmeric as one of its ‘foods to watch’ in 2016. Google singled-out turmeric’s ascent to stardom after searches for the spice increased by 56 per cent from November 2016 to January 2017.
Tuesday October 10, 2017