Insight
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What ‘added value’ services might we expect from a supplier of cleaning products – and why are they important?Clean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘What ‘added value’ services might we expect from a supplier of cleaning products – and why are they important?’ And here’s what he told us…
Wednesday September 27, 2017
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The rise of the vegan dietVeganism is on the rise. In 2006, 150 thousand people in the UK opted for a plant-based diet, in 2017, over 542 thousand people did the same – that’s a 350 per cent increase. Why has taking on a vegan diet become so popular? Well, there are many scientifically proven health benefits, such as a […]
Monday September 18, 2017
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Shifting conventional plastics into the renewable resource arenaAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘what are ‘drop-in’ bio-plastics?’ And here’s what she told us…
Tuesday September 12, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Muffles join hybrid sweet treatsThe Muffle is a hybrid food – two foods grafted-together to make a new one, for example a croissant and a doughnut – to make a Cronut, or a pizza and a waffle – to make a Piffle, or in this instance a muffin and a waffle – to make a Muffle.
Thursday August 24, 2017
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Small plates with a big punchA report completed by Datassential, concluded that small plates had reached “the proliferation phase” of the menu adoption cycle, meaning that the small plate trend has hit the mainstream. A recent Technomic study of 2,000 people discovered that these downsized portions are eaten in a variety of ways—as starters (39 percent), snacks (14 percent) and […]
Friday August 4, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Ice cream is on a roll…There are many great ways to serve ice cream – curled on top of a wafer cone with a chocolate flake on top, scooped into an ice-cream sundae dish with fruit and cream, or even blended into a milkshake to be slurped through a straw. In 2017 these traditional ice-cream servings have been joined by […]
Tuesday August 1, 2017
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Professional dishwashing in busy foodservice environmentsClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘In simple terms, how does my dishwasher work?’ And here’s what he told us…
Monday July 31, 2017
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The importance of maintaining a steady fridge temperatureA study of over 200 chefs, completed by Enigma Project, revealed a third of chefs had worked in kitchens which served meat which is no longer fresh, or is spoiled. One of the main ways to prevent meat from being spoiled is by making sure that your refrigerator and freezer has the correct temperature, particularly […]
Wednesday July 26, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Infinitely adaptable PoutineA 1950s working-class dish, originally served in Canadian province Quebec, the classic Canadian staple known as Poutine has been steadily growing in popularity. The dish in its purest form features a foundation of crispy French fries smothered in thick brown gravy and firm, springy cheese curds. First hitting the headlines back in 2016, chefs are […]
Wednesday April 12, 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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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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How is Avian Flu affecting the status of free range eggs in the foodservice environment?Since December 2016 poultry owners in the UK have been advised to keep their birds indoors due to Avian Flu. The governments in England, Scotland and Wales issued this advice to protect the disease from spreading between birds. Although Avian Flu is not harmful to humans, bird flu is highly contagious amongst poultry and can […]
Tuesday February 28, 2017
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Finding the right type of cleaning products for your businessClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘Which professional cleaning products provide the best cost in use?’ And here’s what he told us…
Friday February 24, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Ready, Set, Action, For Gourmet PopcornIn 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 […]
Wednesday February 22, 2017
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Brunch, glorious brunchThe traditional pattern of three meals a day is becoming less common, particularly with millennials, and the culture of grazing and eating meals at any time during the day is on the rise. With breakfast on-the go becoming increasingly popular with office workers and those of us that require a quick nutritional fix before our […]
Thursday February 16, 2017
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Bowl food: all the comforts of home, while on the goYou may be wondering how ‘bowl food’ can be a trend. It’s not a recipe or an ingredient, in fact this trend is based more around the serving vessel than what’s inside. It’s true that putting food into a bowl is not an innovative or new idea, however this trend is all about creating the […]
Wednesday February 15, 2017
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Continued growth of the British staycationResearch by travel company, Travelzoo has found that of over 50% of the 1,200 British people surveyed, were considering the UK or Western Europe for their main holiday in 2017. Of those, 24% would take their holiday in England, 6% in Scotland, 4% in Wales and 3% in Ireland. With the turbulence of 2016, many […]
Monday January 23, 2017
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You are what you eat, but what are you eating? – The trend for clean labellingIt has long been said that ‘you are what you eat’, and although a little over simplistic, the phrase encompasses the theory that a healthy and happy life can often be attributed to the food that you consume. The question “what’s on your plate today?” sounds simple, but do you actually know what are you […]
Tuesday January 3, 2017
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Dealing with plastic packaging responsiblyAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘What are some of the proactive steps that food operators can take to deal with plastic packaging responsibly?’ And here’s what she told us…
Friday December 16, 2016
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Everyday hand washing is one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of infectionThe winter months traditionally see an increase in viral illnesses – from the common cold and influenza, to norovirus, more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, these highly contagious viruses are unpleasant to say the least and in worse case scenarios can be quite debilitating.
Friday December 9, 2016
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Hygiene is most important when choosing where to eatForget quality food, good service and a great atmosphere, when it comes to choosing where to eat, consumers think that hygiene is the most important factor. New research* has revealed that more than two-thirds of people put hygiene first when it comes to choosing where they dine, and a further 84% wouldn’t eat somewhere if […]
Thursday December 1, 2016
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How to deliver meals that will impressResearch conducted by CGA Peach has found that nearly 27 million people have had restaurant or takeaway food delivered in the UK over the last 6 months, with a third of consumers increasing the frequency with which they do so. Weekly delivery numbers have been found to be almost identical to the number of weekly […]
Monday November 21, 2016
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Rainbow food – fad or fabulous?One of the hottest trends in the food world right now is rainbow versions of everyday foods. Formerly ‘normal’ dishes are being transformed into multi-coloured wonders, with the addition of food colourings. Foods that are being given the rainbow make-over include all-day staples such as croissants, bagels, cheese toasties, pizzas, muffins and waffles.
Thursday October 20, 2016
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Waste less and live moreAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘How do you go about wasting less?’ And here’s what she told us…
Tuesday October 18, 2016