Innovate Blog
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Foodservice Cateys Awards SponsorshipOn Friday 16th October, Bunzl Catering Supplies were delighted to sponsor two categories at the Foodservice Catey awards. The awards, launched by The Caterer in 2013, feature 19 categories to celebrate foodservice employees across the UK. This year the awards were held at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel. Over 500 guests attended from the foodservice […]
read moreThursday October 22, 2015
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3M Scotch-Brite Fryer and Kitchen Cleaning Tool keeps you safe while you keep your kitchen cleanCommercial fryers and grills are tough to clean and can be hard to reach too, causing many kitchens to resort to creating their own makeshift tools.
read moreTuesday October 20, 2015
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Kenco – Quality branded coffee with heartKenco At Kenco, we believe that things are better when everyone has a fair chance. That’s why we’ve led the way in sustainable coffee sourcing, and been instrumental in raising awareness of what this means for farmers and their communities.
read moreMonday October 19, 2015
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Fun and festive seasonal design hot cupsAs holiday decorations pop up everywhere and Christmas jumpers appear in shop windows, caterers are under increased pressure to present festive treats for their customers. Christmas themed menus, winter warmers and iconic packaging are snowballing their way into the market, lifting spirts as they pass.
read moreFriday October 16, 2015
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DayMark Dishwasher Temperature SafetyFollowing new proposed safety legislations, our partner supplier DayMark have created new dishwasher labels to provide operators with a permanent record of the achieved temperatures.
read moreMonday October 12, 2015
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England’s new carrier bag legislationOn Monday 5th October, England became the final country in the UK to implement a minimum five pence charge for plastic carrier bags. The legislation in England only covers single-use plastic carrier bags, with handles, 70 microns thick or less. This includes biodegradable bags; however, unlike other countries in the UK, paper bags are not […]
read moreThursday October 8, 2015
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Don’t compromise on food quality with Hot ‘n’ Crispy bagsHot ‘n’ Crispy bags, from our partner supplier Smith Anderson, use revolutionary technology to ensure that hot food is packaged and presented to the customer in the best possible way. Now widely used in markets from quick service restaurants to forecourt convenience stores and bakeries.
read moreTuesday October 6, 2015
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Traditions of the Christmas treeThere are many stories about the traditions of the Christmas tree; some even dating back to the 15th century, but it seems that displaying Christmas trees first started to become widespread practice in 16th century Germany. The first Christmas trees were decorated with paper flowers in varying colours and edibles such as nuts, fruit and […]
read moreFriday October 2, 2015
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EPS Containers from season to seasonSeptember 23rd marked the official first day of autumn for 2015 and the new season is full of prospects for food and beverage operators; drink menus become influenced by pumpkin and gingerbread and food offerings start to align with the cooler weather.
read moreWednesday September 30, 2015
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National Coffee Day: from seed to cupNational Coffee Day is a day where people come together and celebrate everyone involved in creating a delicious cup of coffee. The day, also celebrated in many other countries including Australia and the USA, comes just before the first official ‘International Coffee Day’ on 1st October. International Coffee Day was created ‘to celebrate the coffee […]
read moreTuesday September 29, 2015
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The Hot Potato of Waste ManagementAsk the Expert: Jo Gilroy (Head of Sustainability). We asked our Sustainability expert ‘why is there no closed loop solution for packaging already on the market?’
read moreFriday September 25, 2015
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Optimal drinking with Dart Products Europe’s Optima® LidRunning for your train no longer has to come at the cost of your coffee thanks to the Optima® Reclosable lid from Dart Products Europe. Made exclusively to be used with their paper hot cups, Optima means that clothes and hands remain free from leaked coffee. The Optima Reclosable lid is unique to the market […]
read moreMonday September 21, 2015
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Halloween kit for profitable festivalUK retail sales of Halloween products last year were around £240 million. Halloween is an opportunity for caterers to introduce a number of autumn inspired flavours to their food and drinks menus at a premium price; allowing operators to tap into a profitable festival that marks the change of seasons. New items on the menu […]
read moreFriday September 18, 2015
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Blue Cap Coffee launches new Coffee SticksBlue Cap Coffee have recently launched three new instant coffee sticks – produced and packaged specifically for the food services industry.
read moreThursday September 17, 2015
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Christmas e-brochure for caterers’ busiest seasonAs autumn sets in with gusto you might already be thinking about the approach of Christmas, a busy season for the catering industry, where special festive menus and catering for large Christmas or New Year party groups creates a demand for festive crackers, tableware and party accessories.
read moreTuesday September 15, 2015