Innovate Blog
Bringing market leading news and insight to the catering and hospitality industry
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Bunzl Catering Supplies joins with industry partners to pioneer the Square Mile Challenge in LondonIn April 2017 Bunzl Catering Supplies joined with key supply chain partners and leading retailers to launch the Square Mile Challenge at London’s Liverpool Street Station and The Royal Exchange, with the full support of the City of London Corporation.
read moreTuesday May 16, 2017
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Kraft napkins and Towel napkins – what’s new in tableware?Did you know – JK Rowling used a napkin to sketch down her first ideas for Harry Potter, and Lionel Messi signed his first professional football contract on a napkin? Disposable napkins and tableware are essential for restaurant and catering operators – they are a must have item, whether on the table or the counter-top. […]
read moreFriday May 12, 2017
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Our people: Kevin Ephgrave – managing the donation of surplus stock to help those in needIn 2016 Kevin Ephgrave, Stock Control Manager from Bunzl Catering Supplies decided he’d like to find a way to create social value from surplus stock, which was otherwise being treated as waste or being sold to ‘jobbers’. He has overseen the donation of goods with a retail value of £45,000 to charity In Kind, benefiting […]
read moreThursday May 11, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – The monstrous freakshake.A high-calorie, mega milkshake – a mash-up of drink and dessert – the freakshake has arrived, and customers are literally queuing round the corner to get one. Originally crafted in 2015 in an Australian café called Patissez, the new-age milkshakes became an instant hit on social media – with their undeniable extravagance and visual appeal. […]
read moreFriday May 5, 2017
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How to get the most from your commercial dishwasherClean and simple: a series of blogs from Cleanline expert Rod Hale. We asked our Cleanline expert ‘How can we improve the efficiency of dishwashing in our operation?’ And here’s what he told us…
read moreWednesday May 3, 2017
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Food delivery – The new weekend MUST HAVEFood delivery is booming. More and more restaurants are jumping on the bandwagon (or moped!) and the choice of meal delivery websites and apps is growing, with new entrants on the market including; Supper, UberEats and Feast. Supper are a brand new entrant who are looking to offer consumers more variety. They noticed that the […]
read moreWednesday April 26, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Colourful smoothie bowlsBrimming with colourful ingredients, bowls full of deliciously creamy thick smoothie, pilled with an assortment of fruits, nuts and seeds have taken breakfast to a whole new level. The popularity of the smoothie bowl trend was first born when health food bloggers on Instagram flooded their feeds with bowl after bowl of vibrant, photogenic smoothies.
read moreFriday April 21, 2017
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Our People: Tina Pankova – ‘Namaste’ to NepalOn the 9 March, 26 volunteers from the hospitality industry began a once in a lifetime challenge and community trek to Nepal. An annual event, run by The Springboard Charity, and now in its 6th year – the participants experienced an off the beaten track adventure which included five days trekking in the spectacular Mahalangur […]
read moreThursday April 20, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Infinitely adaptable PoutineA 1950s working-class dish, originally served in Canadian province Quebec, the classic Canadian staple known as Poutine has been steadily growing in popularity. The dish in its purest form features a foundation of crispy French fries smothered in thick brown gravy and firm, springy cheese curds. First hitting the headlines back in 2016, chefs are […]
read moreWednesday April 12, 2017
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Get set to Impresso customersThere’s absolutely no doubt that the rise of the coffee bar culture has changed customers’ expectations when it comes to the style of cup they want their hot beverage to be served in. Those looking for a contemporary, sleek style solution with superb insulation to cater for the latest coffee culture trend need look no […]
read moreTuesday April 11, 2017
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Complete Kitchen Cleaning is as easy as 1, 2, 3It’s a fact that commercial kitchens can get very dirty. Surfaces need to be regularly cleaned and sanitised, equipment needs to be washed so it’s free from contamination and floors need to be clean and dry to prevent slippages. With a multitude of activities taking place in a kitchen at once, it’s easy to see […]
read moreMonday April 10, 2017
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Delicious, raw and bottled upThe juice and smoothie bars industry has grown rapidly over the past five years – its revenue is estimated at over £85 million, according to IBISWorld’s Juice & Smoothie Bars’ market research report 2016. Revenue growth has been driven by increases in health awareness and consumer demand for healthy, convenient, on-the-go beverages.
read moreTuesday April 4, 2017
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Safety in your kitchenAn essential piece of kitchen equipment, but hopefully one that isn’t required too often – first aid kits provide catering staff with the means to treat minor injuries in the workplace. Chefs and servers have a challenging job that often requires juggling multiple tasks at once and can involve potentially hazardous conditions. Boiling hot liquids, […]
read moreThursday March 30, 2017
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Keeping food safe and cooked to perfectionWhen cooking dishes for your customers there are two main priorities – the first is that the food is safe for consumption and the second is that the food is cooked to specification. Food safety is essential in all foodservice environments; measures must be in place to prevent cross-contamination, monitor the freshness of food and […]
read moreWednesday March 29, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Slurp up a bowl of Global RamenIn a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
read moreTuesday March 28, 2017