Innovate Blog
Bringing market leading news and insight to the catering and hospitality industry
Our Innovate blog brings the latest market news, foodservice trends, product innovation and industry events to our customers – a source of insight and inspiration to help you stay one step ahead of your competitors. Sign up to our monthly Innovate e-updates for a summary of our latest blog content delivered straight to your inbox.
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Our People: Emma Powell – trekking through the Vietnamese jungleOn 13 March 2018, 27 volunteers from businesses in the catering and hospitality industry began a once in a lifetime trek with charity Springboard to help a local community in Vietnam.
read moreMonday April 16, 2018
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rPET DeliLite® – a Solo Sustainable SolutionOur supplier Dart Products Europe have launched the rPET DeliLite®, which is a range of high quality, lightweight and economical containers and lids, that offer a firm lid fit, reducing the risk of spills and leakages, helping to keep the contents fresh.
read moreFriday April 13, 2018
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How having a rationalised core-range of cleaning products can benefit catering and hospitality operatorsWe asked our Cleanline expert Rod Hale ‘Why are Cleanline Super Concentrated products recommended as a rationalised range of cleaning products?’
read moreThursday April 12, 2018
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Bunzl Catering Supplies shortlisted for the Footprint Awards 2018The shortlist for the Footprint Awards 2018 has been announced and we’re excited to report that Bunzl Catering Supplies is shortlisted for the Stakeholder Engagement Award category.
read moreWednesday April 11, 2018
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A New Modular First Aid System Suitable for Catering EnvironmentsA critical health and safety requirement for any business is that they have first aid kits. This obligation is particularly important for catering and hospitality establishments, which are categorised as a high-risk industry.
read moreThursday April 5, 2018
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Packaging Industry Rises to the Challenge of Plastic PollutionWe asked our Sustainability expert ‘Has the packaging industry come up with a viable solution for addressing the problem of plastic pollution?’
read moreThursday March 29, 2018
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Twinings introduce the next generation of hydrationOur Supplier Twinings are thrilled to showcase a new innovation which makes drinking your daily intake of water easier and more enjoyable without the high levels of sugar.
read moreWednesday March 28, 2018
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A germ-free clean for every floorThe Microfibre Mopping System from our supplier Chicopee enables cleaning professionals to deliver a consistent clean without the need for laundering.
read moreMonday March 26, 2018
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In-vogue beverages 2018 – Kombucha fermented drinkFermented food and drink has soared in popularity thanks to the increasing interest and research into good gut health.
read moreThursday March 22, 2018
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Sustainable cleaning power with J-Cloth® Plus BiodegradableOur supplier Chicopee is protecting the environment while guarding against the spread of harmful bacteria with the eco-friendly J-Cloth® Plus Biodegradable.
read moreWednesday March 21, 2018
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Why it’s important to consider the differences between ready to use and concentrated cleaning productsWe asked our Cleanline expert ‘When choosing cleaning products for a catering operation, which should you go for – ready to use or concentrated products?’
read moreFriday March 16, 2018
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Bunzl Catering Supplies takes home FPA National Distributor of the Year award for the fourth time in six yearsBunzl Catering Supplies were awarded the coveted FPA National Distributor of the Year Award for the fourth time in six years, after taking home the award in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
read moreWednesday March 14, 2018
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It’s time we talked about microbeads in skin careOn the 9 January 2018 a ban on the manufacture of products containing microbeads came into force in the UK – a landmark step in the introduction of one of the world’s toughest bans on these harmful pieces of plastic.
read moreMonday March 5, 2018
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Cuisines from around the world 2018 – all things Korean!Korean dishes like Kimchi (fermented cabbage), Bibimbap (rice mixed with meat and vegetables), Hotteok (filled pancakes) and Gamjatang (pork bone soup) have been on the rise for the past few years.
read moreWednesday February 28, 2018
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Top Tips for a Successful Custom PrintThere’s lots to consider before starting a custom print project – but it needn’t be a daunting prospect if you’ve chosen the right partner to work with, and that’s where we come in!
read moreFriday February 23, 2018