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Cracking Christmas tablewareAs the temperature begins to drop and seasonal adverts are playing on the television, Christmas is truly on its way. With festive feasts quickly being booked up, it is time to ensure you are completely ready with everything you need to provide the best possible experience for your customers. Our Christmas crackers and tableware collections […]
Wednesday November 18, 2015
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‘Eatwell’ on-the-go!Huhtamaki has launched ‘Eatwell’, a range of paper food containers, which, thanks to its carefully considered choice of sizes, is one of the most extensive ranges now available in UK foodservice.
Monday November 16, 2015
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Clean up with TASKIWith the colder weather drawing in, more customers are finding shelter indoors and walking through with shoes that are soiled from muddy puddles and dirt. Keeping floors clean is important for front-of-house areas where customers will be walking, but also for the health and safety of employees in the back-of-house areas.
Thursday November 12, 2015
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Deck the halls for ChristmasEvery year, businesses compete to have the most impressive and eye-catching Christmas displays. From Regent Street to Cardiff Castle and across the UK, decorative lights illuminate the high streets and dazzle passers-by.
Wednesday November 4, 2015
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Reduce the spread of infections through hand washingA three year study into the effects of hand washing on reducing illnesses has proved that the practice really does work. The study, which involved 20,000 adults, is the first large-scale randomised test to confirm that increased hand washing leads to lower rates of infection.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
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Foodservice Cateys Awards SponsorshipOn Friday 16th October, Bunzl Catering Supplies were delighted to sponsor two categories at the Foodservice Catey awards. The awards, launched by The Caterer in 2013, feature 19 categories to celebrate foodservice employees across the UK. This year the awards were held at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel. Over 500 guests attended from the foodservice […]
Thursday October 22, 2015
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Kenco – Quality branded coffee with heartKenco At Kenco, we believe that things are better when everyone has a fair chance. That’s why we’ve led the way in sustainable coffee sourcing, and been instrumental in raising awareness of what this means for farmers and their communities.
Monday October 19, 2015
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Fun and festive seasonal design hot cupsAs holiday decorations pop up everywhere and Christmas jumpers appear in shop windows, caterers are under increased pressure to present festive treats for their customers. Christmas themed menus, winter warmers and iconic packaging are snowballing their way into the market, lifting spirts as they pass.
Friday October 16, 2015
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DayMark Dishwasher Temperature SafetyFollowing new proposed safety legislations, our partner supplier DayMark have created new dishwasher labels to provide operators with a permanent record of the achieved temperatures.
Monday October 12, 2015
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England’s new carrier bag legislationOn Monday 5th October, England became the final country in the UK to implement a minimum five pence charge for plastic carrier bags. The legislation in England only covers single-use plastic carrier bags, with handles, 70 microns thick or less. This includes biodegradable bags; however, unlike other countries in the UK, paper bags are not […]
Thursday October 8, 2015
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Don’t compromise on food quality with Hot ‘n’ Crispy bagsHot ‘n’ Crispy bags, from our partner supplier Smith Anderson, use revolutionary technology to ensure that hot food is packaged and presented to the customer in the best possible way. Now widely used in markets from quick service restaurants to forecourt convenience stores and bakeries.
Tuesday October 6, 2015
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Traditions of the Christmas treeThere are many stories about the traditions of the Christmas tree; some even dating back to the 15th century, but it seems that displaying Christmas trees first started to become widespread practice in 16th century Germany. The first Christmas trees were decorated with paper flowers in varying colours and edibles such as nuts, fruit and […]
Friday October 2, 2015
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EPS Containers from season to seasonSeptember 23rd marked the official first day of autumn for 2015 and the new season is full of prospects for food and beverage operators; drink menus become influenced by pumpkin and gingerbread and food offerings start to align with the cooler weather.
Wednesday September 30, 2015
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National Coffee Day: from seed to cupNational Coffee Day is a day where people come together and celebrate everyone involved in creating a delicious cup of coffee. The day, also celebrated in many other countries including Australia and the USA, comes just before the first official ‘International Coffee Day’ on 1st October. International Coffee Day was created ‘to celebrate the coffee […]
Tuesday September 29, 2015
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The Hot Potato of Waste ManagementAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘why is there no closed loop solution for packaging already on the market?’
Friday September 25, 2015
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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