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Exciting coffee shop trendsVegans, bubbles and spicy peppers… Why these things are changing our coffee shops. It is undeniable that coffee shops have taken a firm, and welcomed place within our high streets, train stations and vacant store spaces; and with the amount of UK coffee shops estimated to surpass 20,500 by 2018* it could prove tough to […]
read moreThursday June 25, 2015
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Clearly the right way to ‘enjoy’ a cold drink!Huhtamaki has extended its popular ‘enjoy’ range of cups with the addition of a new-look Polarity tumbler, which features a coloured smile to brighten your beverage service!
read moreWednesday June 17, 2015
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Effective wiping with new Microfibre technologyWith hygiene an increasing concern across multiple industries, James Taylor, director of product marketing at Chicopee, explains how new developments in Microfibre technology offer a superior, task-focused clean with 99.99% microbe removal.
read moreWednesday June 17, 2015
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Enviroware PLA combination tumblersCelebration have recently launched Enviroware® PLA Combination Tumblers, an innovative range of clear tumblers, lids and small portion pots which facilitate cold foods being packaged in two separate compartments – yet remaining a single packaging unit.
read moreWednesday June 17, 2015
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Coalesce one-piece hybrid packaging designAnson is one of the UK’s most innovative leading independent providers of packaging to the Food to Go sector and are delighted to launch their new hybrid range. Coalesce was originally inspired by the separate lid and base packs currently found in the London Food to Go market, and is a unique patented one piece […]
read moreWednesday June 17, 2015
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COSHH – an industry insightBunzl Catering Supplies has conducted extensive market research with *operators across the hospitality, leisure, travel, healthcare, education and contract catering sectors. The survey aimed to obtain valuable insight from operators into how they currently conduct Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) awareness training for employees, whilst also assessing their awareness of the new Classification, […]
read moreTuesday June 16, 2015
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New Christmas design hot cupsCelebrate the festive season with our new stock designs of Christmas Hot Cups. Share in the high street buzz and join the growing trend for serving speciality drinks in suitably seasonal cups, without the need to commit to your own custom print.
read moreTuesday June 16, 2015
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SCOTT® MAX Rolled Hand TowelKIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* have recently launched their latest in a range of high efficiency, cost saving rolled hand towel systems. The new SCOTT® MAX Rolled Hand Towel and AQUARIUS* Rolled Hand Towel Dispenser are available now and together offer high efficiency, low cost hand drying for both high usage washroom and food preparation areas.
read moreMonday June 15, 2015
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Huhtamaki provide insight into UK takeaway hot drinks marketTo further understand the use of disposable cups within beverage services found on the UK high street, Huhtamaki has recently commissioned independent research into consumer attitudes towards takeaway hot drinks – an insight which the Company is keen to share with customers!
read moreFriday June 5, 2015
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Why Have Cotton When You Can Have Silk?Galaxy is the most successful confectionery brand of the last ten years & it’s the nation’s love of Galaxy which has seen Galaxy Hot Chocolate continue to outperform the market in retail sales.
read moreFriday June 5, 2015
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Allergens – tips for the tabletop
Tork’s latest FREE training pack Building on the success of the free cleaning and hygiene training packs launched under the Tork brand, SCA Hygiene Products has now introduced a new pack to help caterers conform to the impending legislation concerning allergens.
read moreMonday May 25, 2015
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Label 2 Go Food Allergy StickersBunzl Catering Supplies steps up its allergen quest in support of operators, as 92% of food allergy sufferers say they are concerned about eating out.
read moreSaturday May 16, 2015
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Introducing FestivalBunzl Catering Supplies in partnership with Coveris, has launched a new ‘Festival range’ of disposable packaging for the summer season to enable operators to further capitalise on the huge trend for street food. The colourful packaging in red, white and blue, includes quirky slogans such as: ‘Yum, yum, yum’, ‘Enjoy this bite’ and ‘Eat Me’.
read moreSaturday May 16, 2015
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New Chicopee Coffee TowelThe Chicopee® Coffee Towel is the first cleaning cloth specifically designed for coffee machines. Keeping your machine clean and hygienic is vital for great tasting coffee. With superior heat resistance and cleaning effectiveness, the Chicopee® Coffee Towel will ensure the highest standard of coffee time after time. BCS Chicopee Coffee Towel May 2015 REGIONAL
read moreTuesday May 12, 2015
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National Waiters DayNational Waiters Day is the brainchild of Fred Sirieix and is designed to celebrate all front of house staff – whether a waiter in a fine dining restaurant like Galvin at Windows or Rhubard in Edinburgh; a shaker in Ed’s Easy Diner; a mixologist in Salvatore’s cocktail bar; or a barista in Benugo.
read moreSunday May 10, 2015