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Clean 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

It’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

No 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

It 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

Wrapmaster 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

Ask the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘What are some of the proactive steps that food operators can take to deal with plastic packaging responsibly?’ And here’s what she told us…

Friday December 16, 2016

The winter months traditionally see an increase in viral illnesses – from the common cold and influenza, to norovirus, more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, these highly contagious viruses are unpleasant to say the least and in worse case scenarios can be quite debilitating.

Friday December 9, 2016

If there’s one time of the year when you need to make your dining tables extra special, it’s Christmas. Creating a table with the wow factor sets the tone for the entire Christmas dinner. Often during the festive season, groups of friends, family and colleagues gather together to enjoy a few drinks and a delicious […]

Wednesday December 7, 2016

Clean 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

Forget quality food, good service and a great atmosphere, when it comes to choosing where to eat, consumers think that hygiene is the most important factor. New research* has revealed that more than two-thirds of people put hygiene first when it comes to choosing where they dine, and a further 84% wouldn’t eat somewhere if […]

Thursday December 1, 2016

When Costa Coffee asked us for an alternative means of placing orders, we developed a custom online ordering system to help Costa baristas optimise their time serving customers during busy periods.

Wednesday November 30, 2016

According 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

Here 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

Research conducted by CGA Peach has found that nearly 27 million people have had restaurant or takeaway food delivered in the UK over the last 6 months, with a third of consumers increasing the frequency with which they do so. Weekly delivery numbers have been found to be almost identical to the number of weekly […]

Monday November 21, 2016

With its handsome classic looks copper pans are the king of professional kitchens. As an excellent conductor of heat, copper responds very quickly to changes in temperature, giving chefs greater control. Cookware made from copper is much less prone to hot spots in the metal, which means dishes are more likely to be cooked evenly […]

Wednesday November 9, 2016