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In-vogue beverages 2018 – The growing demand for drinks without alcoholAccording to the latest research from Mintel, non or low-alcoholic beverages, particularly beer, wine and spirits, are seeing dynamic growth in the UK.
read moreFriday September 14, 2018
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Hotel laundry – in-house or outsourcedWe asked our Cleanline Expert Rod Hale ‘What are the pros and cons of hospitality operators outsourcing their laundry?’
read moreThursday September 13, 2018
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Bakery sector ‘proving’ to be a hit with consumersThanks to hit baking television shows like Great British Bake Off and Nailed it people have an increased appetite for baked goods.
read moreTuesday September 11, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world – Portuguese peri peri chickenReported recently by the Telegraph, Portuguese delicacies are popping up in restaurants, supper clubs and bakeries all over the UK.
read moreTuesday September 4, 2018
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What is ‘dirty’ vegan food – and why is it so popular?When many people think of vegan food they presume boring, bland and beige, however that’s no longer the case.
read moreFriday August 31, 2018
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Why can’t we seem to say goodbye to poor hand hygieneWhy is hand hygiene compliance still such an issue in the healthcare setting?
read moreWednesday August 29, 2018
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Is The Only Way Forward a Tax on Plastic?We asked our Sustainability expert ‘Will Treasury taxes on single use packaging products really fix the problem and help to resolve the Ocean Plastic crisis?’
read moreTuesday August 28, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – The rise of independent breweriesThe craft beer industry is moving at a considerable pace, with new releases, on-trend styles and innovative serves appearing all the time.
read moreThursday August 23, 2018
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Diversey – delivering concentrated cleaning products to reduce packagingCleaning products, like hard surface cleaner or food safe sanitiser, are vitally important to ensure a safe and hygienic foodservice operation.
read moreTuesday August 21, 2018
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Christmas crackers and napkins with a festive Nordic feelIn 2018, elements from the extremely popular Scandinavian trend form part of our collection of Christmas crackers, tableware and decorations.
read moreMonday August 20, 2018
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Innovative reCUP tops 10 million productionreCUP uses 48 per cent less plastic than a standard PE lined paper cup and is fully recyclable when disposed of in a dedicated paper cup waste stream.
read moreFriday August 17, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world: Sweet and sour dishes from the PhilippinesWith a punchy combination of sweet, salty and sour flavours, we expect dishes from the Philippines to make a big splash on restaurant menus in 2018.
read moreWednesday August 15, 2018
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How the avoid the spread of foodborne illness in a catering and hospitality operationAccording to the Food Standard Agency (FSA) over half a million people in the UK are affected by foodborne illness every year.
read moreWednesday August 8, 2018
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Good kitchen hygiene – five top tipsWe asked our Cleanline expert, Rod Hale, ‘what top tips would you give foodservice operators to make sure they are maintaining a high level of hygiene in the kitchen?’
read moreFriday August 3, 2018
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Activated charcoal – the new must have ingredient!Forget rainbow food – pitch-black food (and beverages!) has arrived, and it’s sweeping the internet.
read moreTuesday July 31, 2018