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It’s National BBQ Week – what packaging should you use?Fire up the grill, gather some coal, it’s National BBQ Week. Now in its 20th year, National BBQ Week falls over the May half term, giving operators the chance to entice customers into the garden for a treat.
read moreFriday June 3, 2016
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National Vegetarian Week: are your customers satisfied with your offering?On its 24th consecutive year, National Vegetarian Week takes place between 16th and 22th May. The week aims to promote the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle through events, sharing healthy recipes and encouraging foodservice operators to add new dishes to their menus.
read moreFriday May 20, 2016
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Cleanline: What is a Two Stage Clean?We often advise our customers to carry out what is called the Two Stage Clean. But what is it? Why do you have to do it? And how can our Cleanline brand of cleaning products help you?
read moreFriday May 20, 2016
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GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd have extended their skincare programme for the hotel sectorAlthough there are certain key features that determine a hotel’s overall star-rating, the term ‘luxury’ can often be used to describe both 4-star and 5-star hotels with no official guidelines. The characteristics of what makes a hotel feel luxury is generally decided by its guests. As the true judges of quality, guests have specific wants […]
read moreThursday May 19, 2016
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Huhtamaki Sorello cups capture Café LifeWhether it’s a macchiato or a mocha, a cappuccino or a café au lait; the skills of expertly trained barista have certainly encouraged us to become a nation of coffee lovers. The trend for speciality coffees is growing* and almost 80% of the UK population purchase a hot drink to go**. So be sure that […]
read moreTuesday May 17, 2016
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National Doughnut Week: 5 facts you probably didn’t know about doughnutsThis week is National Doughnut Week, a time when many people sell doughnuts in aid of children’s charities. Founded 25 years ago in 1991, National Doughnut Week has raised £850,074 for charities, selling more than 14 million doughnuts.
read moreFriday May 13, 2016
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What is Coeliac Disease?Coeliac disease affects approximately 1 in 100 people in the UK and only 24% of people who have the condition are medically diagnosed. That’s almost half a million people in the UK who suffer from this disease who are undiagnosed. For Coeliac Awareness Week, which ends 15th May 2016, Coeliac UK are campaigning to help […]
read moreFriday May 13, 2016
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The Big Cheese: Why operators and customers love macaroni cheeseMacaroni cheese has been dominating the US market for years, to the extent that standalone mac and cheese restaurants have opened in New York, San Francisco and across the States! But in recent years this American favourite has become more and more popular for foodservice operators here in the UK. According to research by Horizons, […]
read moreTuesday May 10, 2016
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Biotech: The world’s first biologically active toilet tissue which actively cleans and sanitises pipes!Biotech: The first ‘Biologically Active Toilet Tissue’ which actively cleans, sanitises and unblocks pipes, septic tanks and sewerage systems.
read moreMonday May 9, 2016
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Good 2 Go cutterboxes: a solution for all catering businessesFood presentation is extremely important, especially for catering businesses. Customers expect food to not only look appetising, but to also be presented in a way that absolute freshness is retained. To do this, foodservice operators need to ensure that all ingredients and food items are prepared and presented correctly at every stage of the process; […]
read moreFriday May 6, 2016
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Move towards more sustainable dining with LINPACPremiumised informal dining is a key driver in the growth of the foodservice market. Consumers are looking for good quality food in a more informal, casual setting. This has seen traditional fast food restaurants and more upmarket branded restaurants changing their offering to meet this demand.
read moreFriday May 6, 2016
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An Innovation in Food Handling: EasyGlove’s Clean Hands® SystemThe phrase ‘Dirty Money’ may have different meanings for different people, but as far as microbiology is concerned have you ever thought about what else you are getting back along with your change when shopping?
read moreFriday April 29, 2016
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PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitiser: A 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice FavouriteAny upcoming travel plans? If so, make sure you pack PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitisers which has once again been named the best hand sanitiser by travellers in TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Favourites.
read moreFriday April 29, 2016
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FIFO Bottles – First In, First Out for quick serviceMenu customisation is popular with Millennials who expect to be able to pick and choose their meal items with ease. Sauces are an ideal way to differentiate your menu items and allow your customers to make custom decisions without adding too much additional cost to your operation.
read moreThursday April 28, 2016
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Food Allergies: Allergy Awareness WeekToday is Food Allergy Day, part of Allergy Awareness Week. A food allergy is currently thought to affect 5–8% of young children and 3–4% of adults.
read moreThursday April 28, 2016