Articles by Date : July 01 2003 - July 31 2003

Improved web-site
Williams Refrigeration has completely redesigned its website with simplified navigation and improved product and corporate information coverage.... more
(08 July 2003 15:46)

Sanitary tuition
Armitage Shanks has established a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for anyone whose work requires them to design and/or install.... more
(08 July 2003 15:45)

Ultra-light burger boxes
Hotpac clamshell-type disposable burger boxes made by Linpac Plastics in expanded polystyrene (EPS) now weigh just 4.2gms, which compares with 6.3gms.... more
(08 July 2003 15:44)

Protect yourself
In an industry where legislation and litigation are becoming increasingly pervasive, professional caterers are having to introduce measures designed.... more
(08 July 2003 15:44)

A taste of Portugal
Bakehouse has introduced Panata - the traditional Portuguese snack, which is perfect to serve with morning coffee or afternoon tea. more
(08 July 2003 15:43)

All you need to tart up your cakes
Mono equipment has become UK distributor for equipment made by Holland's Bakon Food Equipment including jelly sprayers, mini-depositors, tartlet case.... more
(08 July 2003 15:42)

A fine body
Nectar is a modern interpretation of the Jackfield decoration produced by Dudson in the 1870s and 1880s. more
(08 July 2003 15:42)

Mix it up
Beacon Foods supplies a range of low fat, healthy ingredients for bread products including garlic, potted mixed vegetables and fruits. more
(08 July 2003 15:41)

Coping with cards securely
Suited to point-of-sale payment, e-purse, vending, loyalty and ticket applications. more
(08 July 2003 15:40)

Janitorial partner
Contract catering giant the Compass Group has appointed Robert Scott & Sons as its contracted janitorial partner. more
(08 July 2003 15:39)

Indian nights in the heart of cheshire
For our regular look at what's being served on pub menus, Jackie Mitchell talks to Mark Flynn, chef at the Vine Inn, Dunham Massey, near Altrincham. more
(08 July 2003 15:38)

Douglas blows his own trumpet
Arla Foodservice is the weight behind some very well known brands including Lurpak, Anchor and Cravendale. And there is a lot more in the Arla.... more
(08 July 2003 15:37)

What on earth is this nonsense?
Exactly which weighty problem will the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice be wrestling with next, you may well ask? more
(08 July 2003 15:36)

There is nothing like a good feed on Valentine's Day to get people in the mood for love
They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, well, no. more
(08 July 2003 15:35)

Great ball of fire!
There was nothing hot and cold about Hospitality Action's Fire and Ice Ball - it was HOT!!! more
(08 July 2003 15:32)

Pour on the tradition
Wow your customers by livening up the traditional beverage with syrups and toppers. It makes the humble cuppa more exciting for your customers and.... more
(08 July 2003 15:32)

Win a fridge worth £150
UK fruit juice market leader Sunpride is offering Catering Update readers the chance to win a versatile table top fridge and five cases of delicious.... more
(08 July 2003 15:31)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world… more
(08 July 2003 15:31)

How used frying oil becomes a useful fuel
If you thought that stories about budget-conscious motorists powering their cars on used chip fat were just tabloid hype, think again. more
(08 July 2003 15:30)

The Shortlist
The judges had a difficult time sifting through the entries at the paper judging and food sampling stage of the New Product Awards, but eventually.... more
(08 July 2003 15:29)

Pizza chain rethinks buffet display bar
As part of the refurbishment and repositioning of the 20 year-old Deep Pan Pizza chain, owner DPP restaurants has placed a contract with Victor.... more
(08 July 2003 15:10)

Ordering via hand-helds
The aRMOS restaurant menu ordering system launched in November by Biffasoft is based around simple-to-use Compaq Ipaq palmtop terminals, bypassing.... more
(08 July 2003 15:07)

QMH to sell two London hotels for £28m
Hotel group Queens Moat Houses (QMH) is selling two of its London hotels. more
(08 July 2003 15:07)

Whether you've got a big kitchen, or are thinking smaller, you need the range forecast
Bruce Whitehall reports on the latest models and innovations in ranges from extra heavy to light. more
(08 July 2003 15:06)

The man wins the pan - and many more
Great surprise for Nick Vadis, executive head chef at Eurest British Airways Waterside, BA's headquarters at West Drayton. more
(08 July 2003 14:59)

The Culinary Theatre
Located within the Food and Drink section, this interactive open theatre, sponsored by Compass, will include competitions, demonstrations and.... more
(08 July 2003 14:58)

Network bar and 1-2-1
1-2-1 meetings can be arranged with any exhibitor simply by visiting www.hospitalityweek.com. more
(08 July 2003 14:54)

Technology Showcase
Located alongside Hospitality Week 2003 at the NEC is the Hostec-EurHotec show which boasts over 70 exhibitors plus a full conference programme.... more
(08 July 2003 14:53)

Something for everyone
The pub sector has the greatest number of outlets in the foodservice industry and last year served over 1 billion meals at a cost of £3.2 billion. more
(08 July 2003 14:50)

FOOD, DRINK AND EQUIPMENT - NEWEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Week 2003 takes place Monday 20 to Thursday 23 January at Birmingham's NEC and Catering Update keeps you informed on everything you will.... more
(08 July 2003 14:46)

Chef Eats Out
  Le Gavroche - 11th August Booking form Very few restaurants can legitimately claim to be part of culinary.... more
(08 July 2003 12:31)

Foodservice briefing
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering sector... more
(07 July 2003 15:10)

Caterer Letters
Please send letters to: The Editor, Caterer & Hotelkeeper, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS. They may be faxed on 0208 652 8973.... more
(03 July 2003 12:47)

Substance misuse policies
Rosemary Morrison, director of special projects for the HCIMA, looks at the problems and responsibilities faced by employers in dealing with a.... more
(03 July 2003 12:24)

Westminster allows pavement dining
Westminster council has abolished the curfew on alfresco dining around London's Leicester Square in a pilot scheme that may be extended to other.... more
(03 July 2003 12:14)

Lehman could throw ailing Le Méridien £150m lifeline
Le Méridien missed its Monday deadline to pay property owner Royal Bank of Scotland (RBoS) £20m in rent as talks continued to save the international.... more
(03 July 2003 12:13)

News round-up
S&N retail boosts turnover and profit - Scottish & Newcastle's managed retail business increased turnover in the year to 27 April by 3.9%, to £1.05b,.... more
(03 July 2003 11:43)

OVER TO YOU
Is the minimum wage a good or a bad thing? - Any money that attracts people into the catering industry is a good thing. more
(03 July 2003 11:40)

Sometimes, we all need support
Take one gifted chef - good enough to earn two Michelin stars - add a large dollop of investment and stir with vision. more
(03 July 2003 11:38)

The race is on for Terminal 5 hotel deal
Management control of the only hotel to be built at Heathrow's new Terminal 5 is up for grabs. more
(03 July 2003 11:35)

Loch Fyne to manage Blanc brasserie chain
Loch Fyne is to take over the management of the four Le Petit Blanc brasseries in Cheltenham, Oxford, Birmingham and Manchester with immediate.... more
(03 July 2003 11:33)

SFI calls in new chief
Troubled pub company SFI has appointed a new executive chairman to head up its financial recovery. more
(03 July 2003 11:31)

Review of the reviews
The Observer - 29 June - Jay Rayner was disappointed by Cafeteria, London W10 - In writing this I'm probably about to destroy my good relations with.... more
(03 July 2003 11:29)

Wimbledon's crowd-pleaser
During Wimbledon fortnight the British public thinks about little except tennis. Frank McCartney spends a year preparing for the event but never.... more
(03 July 2003 11:20)

Hibiscus loses sous chef to Birmingham start-up
Glynn Purnell, sous chef at Ludlow's Hibiscus restaurant, is to leave Shropshire to take up his first head chef post, in Birmingham. more
(03 July 2003 11:15)

Global report
USA - McDonald's improves chicken quality - McDonald's Corporation has called upon its worldwide suppliers to phase out the use of growth-promoting.... more
(03 July 2003 11:13)

Coffee bar market still looks perky
Despite dire predictions of saturation, the branded coffee bar market is still steaming ahead after seven years of consecutive growth and will.... more
(03 July 2003 11:07)

Table talk
Check this, measure that, don't slurp - and enjoy... - The debate over whether you should pour the milk or the tea first has at last been solved. more
(03 July 2003 11:00)

Supplier round-up
Pritchitts sale - Independent food manufacturer Pritchitts has been sold to milk processor Lakeland Dairies, based in Ireland, for £13m in a deal.... more
(03 July 2003 10:55)

NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL
More changes are afoot at Nottingham City Hospital, and despite the financial hardship ahead, the future of the hospital's catering department.... more
(03 July 2003 10:52)