Articles by Date : July 01 2009 - July 31 2009

Coffee festival planned for Bath in 2010
The first imaginative move for Britain’s most important year in coffee is now being planned in the shape of the proposed Bath Coffee Festival, which.... more
(29 July 2009 11:37)

Bombed hotels in Jakarta to reopen today
The two luxury Jakarta hotels attacked by suicide bombers earlier this month will re-open today (Wednesday), staff confirmed. The 17 July attacks on.... more
(29 July 2009 11:11)

Chewton Glen staff win AFW gastronomy team competition
The sommelier and chef team from luxury hotel and spa Chewton Glen in New Milton, Hampshire, has won the Academy of Food & Wine's (AFW) inaugural.... more
(29 July 2009 10:00)

Blaze destroys Blackpool hotel
A hotel has been destroyed and hundreds of people were led to safety during a fire in Blackpool. About 100 firefighters tackled flames at the.... more
(29 July 2009 09:00)

C-Line energy-saving dishwashers from Hobart
Hobart has launched a new series of dishwashers which it claims can save operators as much as 30% in energy usage costs. The C Line series,.... more
(29 July 2009 08:15)

Montague Legend Steakhouse Broiler from Imperial
The Legend gas-powered Steakhouse Broiler is the latest addition to the Montague range of heavy-duty cooking equipment from Imperial Catering.... more
(29 July 2009 08:14)

Gas-powered Visual Cooking combi from Hounö
Danish manufacturer Hounö is launching a gas-powered version of its Visual Cooking combi-oven with models available for both natural gas and liquid.... more
(29 July 2009 08:13)

VPM vegetable preparation machine from Pantheon
Pantheon's new heavy-duty, VPM vegetable preparation machine aims to makes light work of all types of fruit and vegetables. more
(29 July 2009 08:12)

La Mamma chafing dish from Rieber
Rather than using old-fashioned gel heaters to keep food warm, the new Rieber Chafing Dish, La Mamma, has an induction unit underneath that will.... more
(29 July 2009 08:11)

Metro display cabinet from ISA
ISA has launched the Metro display cabinet range offering chilled, ambient and heated modules designed to combine with other products in the ISA.... more
(29 July 2009 08:09)

Gourmet cook-and-vend unit from Jofemar
The Gourmet is an advanced hot-food vending merchandiser with a built-in microwave oven, which manufacturer Jofemar UK likens to a 'canteen in a.... more
(29 July 2009 08:09)

BaSix polycarbonate WS1 wash-hand-basin from Mechline
Mechline has introduced a wash-hand basin that it claims has lower carbon footprint than those manufactured from stainless steel. more
(29 July 2009 08:08)

Evolution 2 and 3 refrigeration cabinets from Friulinox
Evolution 2 and Evolution 3 are new ranges of upright refrigerator and freezer cabinets from Friulinox. more
(29 July 2009 08:07)

The Blast chiller from Husky
The Blast from Husky is a chiller that overcomes the challenge of providing a rapid and near-continuous source of chilled drinks and has a minimal.... more
(29 July 2009 08:06)

Refrigerated wall cabinets from Precision
Precision's refrigerated wall cabinets allow caterers to increase their refrigerated storage without taking up extra kitchen floor space. more
(29 July 2009 08:06)

S903 Rhino Prep Counter from Valera
The S903 Rhino Prep Counter with stainless steel top is now available from Valera. more
(29 July 2009 08:04)

ICE ice-makers from Maidaid Halcyon
The ICE range of ice-makers from Maidaid is manufactured in Europe using solar energy and the latest technology to keep production costs and.... more
(29 July 2009 08:03)

Uropa becomes new distributor for LEC under-counter refrigerators
Uropa is the new principal distributor for LEC under-counter catering fridges and freezers, available in a white or stainless steel finish. more
(29 July 2009 08:02)

DC 20-4A Spray System ice-maker from DC Catering
In developing the DC 20-4A Spray System ice-maker, Direct Catering set out to prove that lack of space need not be a prohibitive factor to producing.... more
(29 July 2009 08:01)

Decline in pub beer sales shows signs of 'stabilising'
Beer sales in UK pubs are this year falling at a slower rate than the supermarkets, according to latest figures reported by the British Beer and Pub.... more
(29 July 2009 08:00)

Poseidon remote monitoring system from Sensormetrix
Sensormetrix has developed a new remote monitoring system for the catering industry with the aim of reducing the risk of food contamination. more
(29 July 2009 08:00)

New Champagnes from Lanson
A zero-dosage Champagne and an Extra Age Brut Cuvée are both new from Champagne Lanson UK. more
(29 July 2009 07:22)

2004 Vintage Cuvée 225 Rosé from Nicolas Feuillatte
Unveiled at the Vinexpo wine and spirits trade fair in Bordeaux in June, the oak-aged Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée 225 Rosé, 2004 Vintage follows the.... more
(29 July 2009 07:21)

Rigal's Original Malbec 2007 from Enotria Winecellars
Part of the family-owned Jeanjean group, Rigal has been producing wine in the Cahors region for over 250 years and has now launched "The Original.... more
(29 July 2009 07:20)

New Italian and British wines from CWF
Cantina di Soave, situated in the heart of the Soave area is one of Italy's largest co-operative wineries, producing in excess of 35 million bottles.... more
(29 July 2009 07:19)

Lambrini rosé from Halewood International
Independent drinks manufacturer Halewood International has developed a rosé-styled product under the Lambrini brand to capitalise on the fast-growing.... more
(29 July 2009 07:18)

Bisto Bouillon pastes from Premier Foods
The "Bisto Bouillon Brings Flavour to Life" campaign website provides recipe ideas, chef demonstrations, a section to register for a free sample,.... more
(29 July 2009 07:17)

Summer pre-prepared sauces from Heinz
The Heinz Foodservice back-of-house campaign to encourage caterers to think about using pre-prepared sauces as a base ingredient is currently.... more
(29 July 2009 07:16)

Christian Potier single-serve pour-over sauces from Nourish Sales
The Christian Potier range of ambient, single-serve, pour-over sauces is now available in the UK. more
(29 July 2009 07:15)

Versatile powder stocks from Essential Cuisine
Light vegetable, roast chicken and cheese are the three most recent additions to Essential Cuisine's range of powdered stock mixes, now available.... more
(29 July 2009 07:14)

Lion International Kitchen range of sauces from AAK
The Lion International Kitchen range of sauces from AAK Foodservice can be served straight from the bottle as an accompaniment in addition to being.... more
(29 July 2009 07:13)

Thickened Veal Jus powder mix from Major
Thickened Veal Jus powder mix from Major International can be sprinkled in to add body and flavour to any brown sauce or whisked with cold water,.... more
(29 July 2009 07:12)

Recipere Bouillon range from Kerry Foodservice
Produced by Kerry Foodservice, the Recipere range of bouillon mixes and pastes are suitable for creating a variety of sauces, gravies and soups. more
(29 July 2009 07:11)

Chef fonds and jus lines from Nestlè
Available in a powder format, the range of Chef fonds and jus can be used as stand-alone stocks and sauces or as a base for chefs to add their own.... more
(29 July 2009 07:10)

Ready-to-use Knorr sauces from around the world
The Knorr range of ready-to-use sauces covers cuisine styles from around the world including Indian, Oriental, American and Italian. more
(29 July 2009 07:09)

Three Smoothie packages from First Choice Coffee
Smoothies have become a popular summer alternative to coffee and operators can increase revenue by tapping into customer demand for chilled, blended.... more
(29 July 2009 07:08)

Prep Premium Sunflower Oil from AAK Foodservice
Following AAK's introduction last year of a range of speciality oils under the Prep Premium brand, it has now extended the line with the launch of a.... more
(29 July 2009 07:07)

Higher-welfare Farm Fresh Duck from Cherry Valley
Farm Fresh Duck is a new higher-welfare range of duck products from Cherry Valley.is a new higher-welfare range of duck products from Cherry Valley. more
(29 July 2009 07:06)

Chocolate-filled clouds from Damian Allsop
Damian Allsop Chocolates has launched Clouds, which the company describes as "the re-invention of the macaroon". more
(29 July 2009 07:05)

Red Hot Jalapenos from Lamb Weston
Red Hot Jalapenos from Lamb Weston are Mexican-inspired spicy snacks for serving on their own, with a sour cream dip or as part of a combination.... more
(29 July 2009 07:04)

Artisan Dolcini pâtisserie from iB Food
iB food has launched a range of artisan Dolcini made to traditional recipes handed down over generations in a family-run pâtisserie. more
(29 July 2009 07:03)

Cake Squares from the Handmade Cake Company
Cake Squares from the Handmade Cake Company is a new range of sponges baked in trays and decorated by hand. more
(29 July 2009 07:02)

Healthier Option cakes for schools from Dr Oetker
Healthier Option is a range of "add water" bakery, bread and dessert mixes from Dr Oetker which is growing its UK food service business. more
(29 July 2009 07:01)

Weekly revpar falls by nearly 9% in London
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 8.3% in London and by 14.2% in the provinces in the week ending 11 July 2009, according to.... more
(29 July 2009 07:00)

Key Lime Pie flavour from New Forest Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie is a new flavour of real dairy ice-cream from New Forest Ice Cream based on the US dessert. more
(29 July 2009 07:00)

Husky Likes It Cold
Husky refrigeration has teamed up with Pepsi and Highland Spring to offer a scorching new offer that serves up a real ace. Their popular C5 upright.... more
(29 July 2009 00:00)

Historic Scotland: Provision of catering services
Historic Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations who are.... more
(29 July 2009 00:00)

Bay Restaurant Group refinances in a debt-for-equity swap
The Bay Restaurant Group, the owner of the La Tasca and Slug and Lettuce chains, has undergone a refinancing involving a debt-for-equity swap. The.... more
(28 July 2009 18:13)

Mandatory code for pubs and bars could cost the industry £58m
Widespread opposition to the Mandatory Code for the sale of alcohol has led to calls for the Government to reconsider the legislation before.... more
(28 July 2009 17:49)

Punch jobs in hot demand
Punch Taverns has reported a sharp rise in applications for licences and pub manager jobs. The Staffordshire firm is receiving up to 90 applications.... more
(28 July 2009 16:30)