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Optimal drinking with Dart Products Europe’s Optima® LidRunning for your train no longer has to come at the cost of your coffee thanks to the Optima® Reclosable lid from Dart Products Europe. Made exclusively to be used with their paper hot cups, Optima means that clothes and hands remain free from leaked coffee. The Optima Reclosable lid is unique to the market […]
Monday September 21, 2015
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Halloween kit for profitable festivalUK retail sales of Halloween products last year were around £240 million. Halloween is an opportunity for caterers to introduce a number of autumn inspired flavours to their food and drinks menus at a premium price; allowing operators to tap into a profitable festival that marks the change of seasons. New items on the menu […]
Friday September 18, 2015
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Blue Cap Coffee launches new Coffee SticksBlue Cap Coffee have recently launched three new instant coffee sticks – produced and packaged specifically for the food services industry.
Thursday September 17, 2015
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Christmas e-brochure for caterers’ busiest seasonAs autumn sets in with gusto you might already be thinking about the approach of Christmas, a busy season for the catering industry, where special festive menus and catering for large Christmas or New Year party groups creates a demand for festive crackers, tableware and party accessories.
Tuesday September 15, 2015
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The Rugby World Cup is set to be a knockoutOn September 18th the eight ever Rugby World Cup takes place in venues across England and Wales. This is the first time that England has hosted the Cup since 1999 and it’s sure to increase spending in the catering and hospitality sector, especially in pubs and bars showing live coverage of the games. Reports have […]
Monday September 14, 2015
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The Catering Equipment Expo 2015Bunzl Catering Supplies’ key partner suppliers will be exhibiting at the Catering Equipment Expo, the UK’s largest dedicated catering equipment show, at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday 16th September.
Friday September 11, 2015
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Participate in Wrapmaster Wrap Challenge for Hospitality ActionTime is running out for caterers to take the Wrap Challenge and help raise money for Hospitality Action.
Thursday September 10, 2015
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicalsSDS are a document containing information on potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) associated with a chemical product and how to use it safely. Most people know them as ‘Safety Data Sheets’ or simply ‘COSHH Sheets’. Although we all know they’re important, many of us don’t know why.
Tuesday September 8, 2015
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Say ‘Cheers’ to the start of the Rugby World CupWith the Rugby World Cup kicking off on 18th September, venues will be filling up with fans ready to back their favourite team in what promises to be several weeks of thrilling sport. Operators can prepare for the action, and get ready to cater for thirsty customers by stocking up with pint and half pint […]
Thursday September 3, 2015
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Grab breakfast to go!It has long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but with today’s busy lifestyles it’s not always at the top of everyone’s list. Customers are often looking for quick, healthy choices they can ‘grab n go’ to kick start their day. The Polarity tumblers from Huhtamaki offer the perfect […]
Friday August 28, 2015
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Serve drinks for customers to Enjoy!The ‘enjoy’ range from Huhtamaki, provides operators with a vibrant selection of cups and tumblers, which guarantee to brighten beverage services and put a smile on the face of customers!
Tuesday August 25, 2015
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Swansoft extends its range!Swansoft by Swantex is the ultimate quality disposable range of napkins and table coverings, that offers a great high quality alternative to linen. Now, for the first time, Swansoft range includes 40cm Readifold napkins in a wide range of on-trend colours.
Thursday August 20, 2015
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Cleanline and How Cleaning WorksWhen you try to clean anything with water, whether it’s your car, your dirty plates or even your own body, there are four factors that always come into play. They are Mechanical Action, Time, Temperature, and Chemical Action.
Wednesday August 19, 2015
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Simply Cups Members Event VideoVideo footage from a unique member’s event in June has been made into an engaging video about the Simply Cups initiative. The video includes commentary from a number of key members, including new member Bunzl Catering Supplies, represented by Joanna Gilroy, Strategic Customer Sustainability Manager.
Monday August 17, 2015
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Rubbermaid Launch Slim Jim Step-OnRubbermaid Commercial Products is proud to introduce two new lines of Slim Jim containers designed to satisfy the diverse needs of any facility. The Slim Jim Step-On containers maximize space efficiency with a small footprint and slim profile ensuring a perfect fit in even the tightest spaces. Slim Jim containers enhance environment aesthetics, ensure safety […]
Thursday August 13, 2015
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A convenient alternative to fresh milkMilfresh superior granulated skimmed milk is ideal for anybody wanting to enjoy high quality hot drinks from automatic machines. It is healthy, skinny (fat free), 100% dairy and the UK leader in granulated milk for application out of home.
Wednesday August 12, 2015
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Recycling symbols – the great unknownA rather unsettling moment in life and one we have all experienced, probably more frequently than we care to admit, is when we discover that what we thought we knew we actually didn’t know at all. We encounter an ‘unknown unknown’, or in other words, something we didn’t know we didn’t know.
Tuesday August 11, 2015
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New e-brochure for disposablesAs the leading supplier of catering disposables in the UK we have an unparalleled range of disposable products designed with caterers in mind. These products are essential in the day-to-day running of a catering business and include disposable cups and tumblers, plates and bowls, platters, cutlery and drinking straws. These products, and more, are now […]
Monday August 10, 2015
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How much waste we actually recycleAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘How much of the waste that goes into recycling bins ends up at a recycling plant? And how many of those plants are in the UK?’ And here’s what she told us…
Thursday August 6, 2015
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Rubbermaid launches Quick Cart rangeAround the clock, housekeepers and back-of-house staff work diligently to maintain a neat and clean appearance in guest facilities. This ensures guests and visitors experience the comfort and cleanliness they expect at all times.
Tuesday August 4, 2015
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Infographic – industry insight on COSHHBunzl Catering Supplies has conducted extensive market research with operators across the catering and hospitality sector and it’s now sharing this insight with its customers via an infographic.
Monday August 3, 2015
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Catering for festivals with DELIcious containersIt’s festival season – wellington boots and camping gear at the ready! Fans of live music are in their element this month with a number of high-profile festivals and out-door music events taking place across the country.
Friday July 24, 2015
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Partnership delivers credible recycling solutionBUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES CLOSES THE LOOP ON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR OPERATORS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS Bunzl Catering Supplies, the leading distributor of catering disposables to the UK hospitality sector has today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Closed Loop Environmental Solutions (CLES) and Simply Waste Solutions (SWS).
Thursday July 16, 2015
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Chicopee provides charity supportChicopee has been donating cloths and wipes to FoodCycle, a charity running community projects to reduce food poverty and social isolation across the UK, since 2011 and now also provides the charity’s community café Pie in the Sky, in Bromley-by-Bow, London, with its cleaning products. Pie in the Sky runs a training programme for volunteers […]
Tuesday July 14, 2015
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Caterlabel makes FIR compliance easyIn December 2016 there is going to be another change to the Food Information Regulations (FIR) with a requirement for vendors to declare nutritional information by displaying energy value in both kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal) and the amounts in grams (g) of fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt.
Monday July 13, 2015