Innovate Blog
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Amazing Grazing: how snacking has become a major UK food trendConsumers in the modern age have increasingly busy lives, full of daily tasks and responsibilities, requiring them to fit their food around their lives, and not their lives around their food. This increase of time-poor consumers has changed the need for the traditional meal concept into the need for fast, easy and filling ‘mini-meals’.
read moreTuesday April 12, 2016
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Reduce risks with Biomaster antibacterial fabric sprayOur key supplier Addmaster have told us that Microorganisms make up the natural environment all around us. Many of these don’t cause us harm, however at times pathogens can be present which may cause illness. If an outbreak occurs, whether viral or bacterial in origin, there is significant potential for a large number of casualties. […]
read moreFriday April 8, 2016
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A clear winner with ClearSeal® containers from Dart Products EuropeWith so many food options in the marketplace, foodservice operators can often find it difficult to choose packaging that fits a multitude of meal choices whilst still being practical for presentation and storage. The multi-application ClearSeal hinged containers from Dart Products Europe are the secure and reliable food packaging solution for those offering their customers […]
read moreFriday April 1, 2016
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Get out and about with LINPAC over the Easter holidaysThe Easter holidays have come around again and finally Spring has arrived. However with this temperamental British weather, who knows what will be for lunch, we certainly can’t bank on being able to enjoy a picnic. Whether customers are looking for fish and chips on the seafront, a burger at the theme park, baked potato at […]
read moreWednesday March 30, 2016
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Foodservice Packaging Association response to disposable coffee cup issueIn response to recent news coverage on the issue of paper cup recycling the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has issued a press release that includes a statement from the Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group (PCRRG):
read moreFriday March 18, 2016
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Preventing dehydration: Nutrition and Hydration WeekNutrition and Hydration Week runs this week, focusing on the importance of staying hydrated and eating the right foods to keep your body running smoothly. Many people know that hydration is important, but do you really know how to stay properly hydrated throughout the day and what happens when you are dehydrated?
read moreFriday March 18, 2016
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Catering for Seasons and CelebrationsCustomers don’t want the same menu all year round, which is one of the reasons ‘seasonality’ has become a buzzword in the catering industry. Customers now expect menu changes, not only when the seasons change, but also for events and celebrations throughout the year.
read moreThursday March 17, 2016
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Bunzl Catering Supplies are awarded FPA National Distributor award for the third time in four yearsWe are proud to share that we have been awarded the National Distributor of the Year award at the recent Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards. The awards ceremony, which was held on Thursday 10th March at The Grand Hotel in Brighton, was attended by 460 FPA members and their guests, and hosted by comedian and […]
read moreWednesday March 16, 2016
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Introducing new Graze Pots: the smart way to serve healthy snacksBunzl Catering Supplies, in partnership with London Bio Packaging, has developed a new range of cold food PET containers, with lids and a topper, called ‘Graze Pots’. In response to the continuing popularity of healthy grazing throughout the day rather than formal set meals, these snack-size pots are the ideal solution for packaging and presenting […]
read moreMonday March 14, 2016
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Puff pastry or shortcrust, sweet or savoury: It’s British Pie WeekFrom 7th until 14th March many restaurants and foodservice operators are celebrating British Pie Week by serving award winning, limited addition and customer favourite pie dishes.
read moreWednesday March 9, 2016
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Improve your customer experience by upgrading your washroom with TorkTork®, the leading global brand in workplace hygiene, has conducted extensive research to determine the most important aspects of a restaurant experience in the eyes of consumers dining out in the UK and across Europe.
read moreWednesday February 24, 2016
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Chip Chip Horray: The Diner-Pak range from Dart Products EuropeWhether it’s with gravy, curry sauce, lashing of salt and vinegar or good old fashioned ketchup, if it’s one thing Britons love, it’s their chips! In fact, more than 1.6 million tons of potatoes are made into chips and more than 250 million fish and chip meals are sold each year in the UK, that’s […]
read moreThursday February 18, 2016
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Chicopee introduces the Coffee TowelWith 1.7 billion cups of coffee sold per year in 18,000 outlets across the UK alone, it is safe to say the coffee scene is exploding. However, with this growth has come a number of challenges, including the maintenance of the coffee machine – a vital piece of equipment for any good coffee shop.
read moreMonday February 1, 2016
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Why do candles change the atmosphere of a room?Candles are often seen as a representation of special occasions, from blowing out birthday candles to romantic meals and holiday celebrations, but what is it about candles that bring such atmosphere into a room? Although candles feel particularly luxurious during special occasions, they are fantastic for year-round pleasure, particularly during winter, bringing a hint of […]
read moreFriday January 29, 2016
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Industry leaders at Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division conference 2016On Friday 22nd January at the annual Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division conference, over 500 delegates from Bunzl Catering Supplies gathered for an informative and engaging day of business presentations, culminating in a show-stopping supplier experience.
read moreWednesday January 27, 2016