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EU Food Information Regulations (FIR)
In December 2014 the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (FIR) came into force, requiring foodservice operators to provide allergen information for all food on the premises. In back-of-house areas, or anywhere that food is prepared, it͛s important to ensure that all allergens are labelled correctly (throughout each stage of preparation) for the safety of […]
Thursday February 16, 2017
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How to choose the correct back-of-house food safety labels
Food safety labels come in many different formats – from permanent and temperature withstanding to removable and dissolvable. Bespoke food safety labels are sometimes used to provide colour-coding or terminology that͛s consistent within an operation, contact us for more information
Thursday February 16, 2017
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Matching a napkin to its task
When choosing the right napkins for your catering operation it͛s important to think about what tasks the napkins will be required to complete. To help you identify some suitable napkin choices by task, we’ve created a simple guide below. Most of these napkins can be custom printed with your own business logo or branding.
Thursday February 16, 2017
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Are Biodegradable Products Good for the Environment?Ask the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘Is biodegradable food packaging is a sustainable solution?’ And here’s what she told us…
Thursday February 9, 2017
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Disposable paper cup recycling challenge launched for London’s Square MileThis April, charity group Hubbub, in partnership with Simply Cups will begin the Square Mile Challenge, a project to collect and recycle disposable paper cups in the City of London. During the event, Hubbub aims to collect over half a million disposable cups in just one month. Once collected the cups will be sent to […]
Friday February 3, 2017
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Stylish packaging for on the go lifestylesSnacking consumption has been on the rise for a few years now, but the most significant growth has come in the past two years. The proportion of consumers snacking everyday grew from 76% in 2014 to 83% in 2016, according to the Technomic “2016 Snacking Occasion Consumer Trend Report”.
Thursday January 19, 2017
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Keep your kitchen clean all year roundClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘how can caterers get the best performance from their regular cleaning products?’ And here’s what he told us…
Wednesday January 18, 2017
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New year, new menuIt’s that time of the year again, the time when customers take steps towards eating better after the mouth-watering delicacies of the Christmas period. Many predictions have been made about which foods will be trendy and popular in 2017, but one thing’s for sure, a shake-up of your food-to-go options is likely to go down […]
Thursday January 5, 2017
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More pleasant washrooms – a New Year’s Resolution that makes a real differenceNo toilet paper, dirty surfaces, broken toilet seats – when it comes to washrooms, first impressions are everything. If even just one aspect of a facility doesn’t meet the expectations of its users, they are likely to feel negative about the environment they find themselves in. And it can be very hard to rectify this […]
Wednesday January 4, 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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Wrapmaster celebrates double winWrapmaster celebrated a double win in December after collecting not one but two industry awards – rounding off what has been a very successful year for the company.
Tuesday January 3, 2017
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Guest first impressions and safety at Christmas with Cleanline cleaning chemicalsClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘how can caterers keep their operation safe, efficient and appealing to customers during the busy Christmas period?’ And here’s what he told us…
Friday December 2, 2016
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Keeping food consumers informed with nutritional informationAccording to NHS data, over 58% of women and 65% of men in England are classified as being overweight or obese, with a main contributor being the healthiness of their diets. A lack of knowledge about nutritional information was the key barrier for people to make informed dietary choices and 40% of consumers stated that […]
Friday November 25, 2016
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Benders Milano Cup – ideal for drinking on the goHere in the UK we love our hot beverages, especially in the colder months. According to The British Coffee Association, around 55 million cups of coffee are consumed every day and the UK Tea and Infusions Association’s website has revealed that 165 million cups of tea are consumed each day. The Milano Barrier Insulated paper […]
Tuesday November 22, 2016
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Compostable v recyclable food packagingAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘Which option is more sustainable – compostable packaging or recyclable packaging?’ And here’s what she told us…
Tuesday November 8, 2016
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The Catering Operator’s Top 10 Christmas Shopping ListAs experts in non-food consumables, we’ve been helping our customers prepare for the busy Christmas season and wanted to share with you the top 10 Christmas products that catering operators need to think about to be ready for the festive season. The shopping list includes essential seasonal items including hot food packaging, Christmas design hot […]
Thursday November 3, 2016
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Air, ambience & atmosphereClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘How can a hotel create ambience and atmosphere using air care products?’ And here’s what he told us…
Wednesday November 2, 2016
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Benders Verona Vending Cups – 2 times winner of Vendies Best CupsResearch published by the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) from its latest industry census found that the UK vending industry as a whole had a turnover of £1.5 billion in 2015. The average hot beverage vending machine was dispensing 282 units per week and consumers are expecting a larger variety of high quality premium coffee options.
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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Scores on the DoorsClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘What is ‘Scores on the Doors’ and how does it affect customer perception of a caterer’s business?’ And here’s what he told us…
Friday September 30, 2016
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Zero Waste Week: Keep Calm and Use Data WiselyAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘What’s your number one tip for a successful recycling initiative?’ And here’s what she told us…
Friday September 9, 2016
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Juice Burst, bursting with goodnessThe Juice category has been going through something of a hard time of late, as consumers become more cautious of added sugar in their beverages; however there is one brand that has been thriving throughout. JUICEBURST has been established for fifteen years now, and a change of ownership five years ago has seen strong growth […]
Thursday September 1, 2016
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Recycling PE Lined Paper Cups in the UKAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘What are your customer’s FAQs on paper cup recycling?’ And here’s what she told us…
Wednesday August 24, 2016
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Spotlight on the Olympics and Brazilian foodWith the start of the 2016 Olympic Games last week, operators can use the popular sporting event as a way of generating more sales. By showing the events on screens within your establishment or providing themed dishes or drinks, you can embrace the atmosphere of the games and draw a larger crowd. A great way […]
Friday August 12, 2016
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Making the most of outdoor diningDuring the warmer months, pubs, restaurants and cafes with an outside space can take advantage of the nicer weather and provide al fresco dining for their customers. A great way to increase footfall and sales, al fresco dining and drinking is enjoyed by many people in the UK and can provide the opportunity for extra […]
Tuesday August 2, 2016
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From Peri Peri to Sriracha, how can you use hot sauce to bring in more customers?The M&C Allegra ‘Eating Out in the UK Report’ shows that there are 168,430 hotel, pub and restaurant outlets in the UK, valued at £62.4 billion. With so many outlets and food options available, foodservice operators will need to cater to the wants of customers who are becoming more adventurous with their meals.
Tuesday July 26, 2016