Articles by Date : March 01 2007 - March 31 2007

Tchenguiz trumps Tragus bid for La Tasca
Barely 24 hours after Café Rouge owners Tragus Bidco made a £96m offer to acquire La Tasca, a bidding war for the tapas chain has broken out, with.... more
(29 March 2007 13:26)

Filtercorp oil filtering machine from Carlson
The Filtercorp LS-1 mobile vacuum oil filtering machine has a 40-litre capacity and can be used to clean the oil from most makes of fryer. more
(29 March 2007 13:19)

Anets frying oil filter systems from Equip Line
For caterers looking to filter their deep-frying oil regularly, Anets can provide both integral automatic systems and stand-alone mobile units. more
(29 March 2007 13:16)

Quik'n'Crispy fryers from Valera
For caterers who want minimum problems with extraction and safety in restricted environments, Quik 'n' Crispy fat-free regeneration fryers are.... more
(29 March 2007 13:04)

Pitco fryers from Frialator
Equipment that cooks fried food with less fat content has been an important goal on Pitco fryers, according to suppliers Frialator International. more
(29 March 2007 12:59)

Frying filters galore from Steve Hill
For caterers seeking replacement frying filters, Steve Hill Services offers a complete spares and service facility for Bitterling and Opal System.... more
(29 March 2007 12:55)

Say Pasta looks to expand
Say Pasta has unveiled expansion plans that see the Bristol chain open restaurants in neighbouring Bath and three London sites: Islington, Battersea.... more
(29 March 2007 12:40)

Fryer range from Lincat
Lincat offers 29 models of deep-fat fryer within three product ranges: Lynx 400 counter-top models, Silverlink 600 gas and electric modular fryers.... more
(29 March 2007 12:35)

Elco 900 fryers from Electrolux
The Electrolux Elco 900 heavy-duty prime cooking series of modular 900mm-deep appliances includes high-output deep-fat fryers with various features.... more
(29 March 2007 12:31)

Elite fryers from Imperial
Elite fryers from Imperial Catering Equipment can be specified with space-saver filter systems with five-gallon-per-minute pumps for rapid emptying,.... more
(29 March 2007 12:27)

Fry Tech Alto-Shaam fryers from Equip Line
Fry Tech is the name of a line of fryers now made by Alto-Shaam, best known for its cook-and-hold ovens and combi-steamers. more
(29 March 2007 12:22)

Non-hydrogenated oil from Prep
The suppliers of Prep oil, long associated with extended-life frying, are now offering a version that contains no hydrogenated oil and has less than.... more
(29 March 2007 12:17)

Price cuts on Brake fryers
Brake Equipment is cutting prices on several freestanding and counter-top fryers during March and April. more
(29 March 2007 12:12)

Supercasino rejected by Lords
The House of Lords last night rejected proposals for 17 new casinos, including the notorious supercasino in Manchester, by a slim majority of 123 to.... more
(29 March 2007 12:08)

Frymaster E4 fryers from Enodis
For greater reliability, precise temperature control and more uniformly cooked product, advanced electronic switching devices on latest Frymaster E4.... more
(29 March 2007 12:08)

Alpha 900 modular fryers from Angelo Po
High-specification deep-fat fryers in the new Alpha 900 modular range series from Angelo Po are fitted with safety thermostats as standard and can be.... more
(29 March 2007 12:00)

Whirlpool AGB gas deep-fat fryers
Whirlpool AGB gas deep-fat fryers, part of the mix-and-match 700 series of modular appliances, are designed for easy oil maintenance using.... more
(29 March 2007 11:55)

Reduced-fat snacks from United Biscuits
Health concerns over saturated fats have prompted United Biscuits to slash the levels even further across some of its leading snacks. more
(29 March 2007 11:50)

Juice Republic launches its first UK juices
Juice Republic is a brand new player in the beverage market with a 23-strong line-up of 100% pure fruit juices and smoothies. more
(29 March 2007 11:46)

Farmhouse cake mix from Dawn Foods
Sweet bakery and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods has added an easy-to-use Farmhouse Cake Mix to its Baker's Select range that uses a natural orange.... more
(29 March 2007 11:43)

Italian snacks from Chaucer Foods
Two bread-based Italian snacks have joined the award-winning Pane Italia line from Hull-based Chaucer Foods. more
(29 March 2007 11:40)

Seafood deli pots from Lyons
Warminster-based Lyons Seafoods has launched a new convenience range called Lyons Seafood Deli that offers a nautical alternative to sandwiches for.... more
(29 March 2007 11:35)

Young's revamps fillets range
Seafood suppler Young's has overhauled its Battered and Breaded Premier Fillets range to supply them in a variety of sizes to suit different menu.... more
(29 March 2007 11:31)

Balsamic vinegar and glaze from Prep
Balsamic vinegar is the latest ingredient to join Prep Foodservice Solutions' Chalice range of oils, tapenades, bruschettas and dried vegetables. more
(29 March 2007 11:27)

Spring lamb and roast veg from Brakes
Mini lamb shanks in minted gravy and a spring roasting mix are among the seasonal specials to join the Brakes menu of products. more
(29 March 2007 11:23)

Coffee accompaniments from Lavazza
Coffee supplier Lavazza has introduced three premium branded products to accompany its coffees. more
(29 March 2007 11:17)

Well-dressed prawns from Accolade
Four flavoured varieties of King Prawn have been added to Accolade's line-up of spray-sauced and coated seafoods. more
(29 March 2007 11:01)

Chutneys and preserves from Paxton & Whitfield
Gloucestershire-based cheese supplier Paxton & Whitfield has launched a range of four new chutneys and three sweet preserves all sourced from artisan.... more
(29 March 2007 10:55)

Antipasti appetisers from Nibblers
Gastropubs are the target of the new Nibblers range of Mediterranean antipasti appetisers for customers who like to graze and share. more
(29 March 2007 10:44)

Revamped mixers and juices from Britvic
A major shake-up of the Britvic line of mixers and juices includes the introduction of two new flavours - cranberry and ginger beer - in tandem with.... more
(29 March 2007 10:39)

Oaty cereal bars from Kellogg's
Two oaty cereal bars have been added to the Kellogg's range of cereal snacks for the food service market, which it claims is growing by 18%. more
(29 March 2007 10:36)

Gourmet egg pasta from Woodward
Three new gourmet egg pasta dishes made from Italian best-quality flour and free-range eggs have been added to the frozen food offering from Woodward.... more
(29 March 2007 10:29)

Premium desserts from 3G
Hull-based chilled and frozen foods distributor 3G Food Service and Seafood Solutions has launched an exclusive range of premium products called 3G.... more
(29 March 2007 10:25)

Crisps for one from Kettle Chips
A launch into the impulse snack marketed is heralded by Kettle Chips' latest offering, which aims to tap in to the renewed popularity of classic.... more
(29 March 2007 10:24)

Pastry cones from Pidy
Mini Cones are the latest addition to the range of ready-to-fill pastry cases from Pidy that make perfect finger food for alfresco dining. more
(29 March 2007 09:53)

Omega 3-rich pasta from IB Foods
A rare and premium dried egg pasta packed with omega-3 fatty acids is the latest addition to IB Food's range of handmade artisan Spinosi pastas. more
(29 March 2007 09:48)

Sweet pastries from Bakehouse
Three sweet pastries are the latest bake-off products from Bakehouse, which develops and supplies Continental-style breads and pastries to the UK.... more
(29 March 2007 09:42)

Kentish bread from KFF
Aylesbury-based supplier KFF has launched a range of thaw-and-serve artisan Kentish breads that are handmade using, it claims, unique production.... more
(29 March 2007 09:38)

Milk sticks from Dairystix
Dairystix, part of Milk Direct, is set to shake up the portioned milk market with the world's first milk-in-a-stick, a development it believes is the.... more
(29 March 2007 09:31)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 25 March, 2007
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 19.6% in the week ending 25 March, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(29 March 2007 09:01)

The Bench: North-western hotel performance in January 2007
Hotels in the North West of England boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 11.6% during the month of January 2007. more
(29 March 2007 08:58)

Time to start fighting on new fronts
Has the victory over the bed tax proposals got you in the mood to tackle round two? asks Grant Hearn, chief executive of Travelodge more
(29 March 2007 00:00)

UK hotel market buoyant
Growth in the regions has kept the UK hotel market buoyant, despite a cold winter deterring visitors from London. more
(28 March 2007 17:03)

Holroyd Howe appoints first UK sales director
Contract caterer Holroyd Howe has appointed its first UK sales director. more
(28 March 2007 16:37)

Edinburgh hotel defrauded of more than £100,000
An Edinburgh hotel was defrauded of more than £100,000 by an accounts department employee, a court heard today. more
(28 March 2007 16:21)

Gourmet Holdings reports second half losses
A strong performance at the Richoux restaurant chain was not enough to prevent increased losses for owner Gourmet Holdings in the second half of last.... more
(28 March 2007 15:58)

Marston's results show continued growth
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, said trading for the first months of the year had been satisfactory but warned that the impact of the smoking.... more
(28 March 2007 15:17)

Hotel prices rocket across Europe
Hotel prices across mainland Europe rose by a dramatic 17% last year, but Moscow still tops the list as the world’s most expensive destination,.... more
(28 March 2007 14:46)

Burger King to move to using ethical producers
Fast food giant Burger King has announced it will start buying eggs and pork from suppliers who keep their animals in more humane conditions. more
(28 March 2007 12:30)

Tragus offers £96m for La Tasca
Café Rouge owner Tragus has made a £96m cash offer for UK-owned Spanish tapas chain La Tasca, ending months of speculation. more
(28 March 2007 11:17)