Innovate Blog
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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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Latest Huhtamaki research offers insight into ‘Food To Go’Huhtamaki, has continued its ‘Consumer Insights’ series with the commissioning of independent consumer research into food to go consumption within the UK. The new ‘Food To Go’ Market Factsheets further enhance the Company’s knowledge of the marketplace, and are a valuable tool that Huhtamaki is keen to share with customers! 2,000 respondents said ‘yes’ to […]
read moreThursday June 30, 2016
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GOJO Introduce the PURELL ES Everywhere SystemThe PURELL ES® Everywhere System is the latest innovation from GOJO. Designed to bridge the gap between dispensers and bottles, the PURELL ES Everywhere System is the smallest, most versatile PURELL system in the market. It combines premium aesthetics with the trusted PURELL® Advanced Hygienic Hand Rub, offering innovative placement options, ideal in a variety […]
read moreWednesday June 29, 2016
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Partnership of businesses, retailers & suppliers announce Manifesto to increase the recovery and recycling of paper cupsIn response to recent consumer concern on the issue of paper cup recycling the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) and Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group (PCRRG) have developed a Paper Cup Manifesto to increase recovery and recycling rates by 2020. Bunzl Catering Supplies are proud to have signed the Manifesto, along with over 30 other […]
read moreMonday June 27, 2016
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Twinkling tables with Twilight from BolsiusBalancing tabletop functionality and design is a key consideration for any catering establishment looking to entertain with style. Customers expect an uncluttered dining area but once the essential tableware has been selected, eateries often have little space to further enhance the dining experience.
read moreFriday June 24, 2016
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How LINPAC kicks off the BBQ seasonSpring is the true start of the BBQ season, giving foodservice operators the chance to offer a new selection of menu items and officially open outside dining areas. Barbecues, at-home eating and entertaining is now the UK’s favourite leisure activity with two thirds of all UK households now owning a barbecue grill. The overall barbecue […]
read moreThursday June 23, 2016
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Refreshment at outdoor events and festivals: choosing the right tumblerAs the season for outdoor festivals and BBQs comes into full swing, customers are looking to let their hair down and enjoy a refreshing drink in the sunshine. For outdoor caterers it is imperative to serve a variety of drinks to keep customers hydrated and provide a special experience. Customers expect a choice of alcoholic […]
read moreTuesday June 21, 2016
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GOJO wins Environmental Champion awardGOJO Industries-Europe have been awarded the ACM Greener Path Land Diversion Award and are leading the way in environmental performance by achieving ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ during 2015. Last year, GOJO launched their GOJO 2020 Sustainable Value Strategies and Goals and this award recognises their exceptional performance in waste and recycling operations and sets the […]
read moreMonday June 20, 2016
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Serve English Wine: raise a glass to English vineyardsBy stocking English wine you can celebrate locally grown grapes and raise a glass to the award winning vineyards of England. As of the end of 2015 there were 502 vineyards across the country, averaging around 4 Hectares each, they produced a total of 5.06 million bottles of English wine in 2015. There are 28 […]
read moreFriday June 17, 2016
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SCA launches new Tork dispenser line for premium washroomsUsing dispensers in public washrooms brings many practical and hygienic advantages. But for many image-conscious establishments, dispensers have often been neglected due to high requirements on design. From that insight, SCA now launches Tork Image Design Line – a new complete dispenser line in stainless steel designed for premium washrooms.
read moreThursday June 16, 2016
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Win an Apple Sport Watch for the Innovate blog anniversaryToday, The INNOVATE blog celebrates its first anniversary. Originally launched in June 2015, the online platform has received over 2000 page views in the last month alone. To commemorate the anniversary, the business is giving away an Apple Sport Watch in a prize draw to one lucky winner in celebration of a year dedicated to […]
read moreMonday June 13, 2016
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Ecolab Greaselift product innovationIs it true you can safely degrease without wearing gloves and goggles? Ecolab’s greaselift is a powerful and non-caustic kitchen degreasing solution. Greaselift™ is an innovative, non-caustic and biodegradable kitchen degreasing solution that has the power of caustic degreasers, but does not require the use of protective gloves, googles or aprons.
read moreWednesday June 8, 2016
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There’s a right royal party brewing this summerPG tips is calling on operators to throw a right royal par-tea for The Patron’s Lunch on June 12th. The crowning event in a weekend of national celebration, the Patron’s Lunch is the perfect excuse to raise a cuppa to toast Her Majesty – and an excellent opportunity for operators to boost their tea sales […]
read moreFriday June 3, 2016
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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