Articles by Date : August 01 2008 - August 31 2008

Redbush options from Tetley
Redbush tea is the latest launch from Tetley and includes the Tetley drawstring for tidy serving. more
(27 August 2008 11:37)

Helpful website from Twinings
Twinings has launched a new and easy-to-use website, www.twiningsfs.co.uk, designed to provide useful advice and training tips as well as information.... more
(27 August 2008 11:35)

Caffe Amada from Metropolitan Coffee
Authentically produced by a fourth generation of Italian family roasters is Caffe Amada artisan espresso coffee. more
(27 August 2008 11:31)

Bio-dynamic herbal teas from Essdential Trading
Organic herbal teas are grown in Egypt bio-dynamically, which is claimed to improve soil fertility, plant vitality, animal health and food quality. more
(27 August 2008 11:09)

Premiere Gold 1 Cup Teabag from Brakes
Brakes Premiere Gold 1 Cup Teabags offer a balanced brew for traditional taste. more
(27 August 2008 11:06)

Tall compact Rancilio espresso maker from the Coffee Machine Company
The Classe 6 Compact Tall Rancilio espresso machine is imported into the UK solely by the Coffee Machine Company. more
(27 August 2008 11:04)

Maxibrew Freshcup from Marco
The new Maxibrew Freshcup bulk filter coffee brewer is programmed to dump stale coffee after a preset time to prevent time-poor staff serving bitter,.... more
(27 August 2008 10:55)

Smartwave coffee brewer from Bunn
At 43.2cm high, the new Smartwave coffee brewer from Bunn is small enough to fit under a standard cabinet, making it suitable for many coffee-serving.... more
(27 August 2008 10:52)

City tumblers from John Artis
New to the John Artis collection of polycarbonates is the elegant City range of drinkware for hot beverages. more
(27 August 2008 10:49)

Urnex coffee machine brushes from Abbeychart
Abbeychart has introduced a range of Urnex high quality brushes for the easy and efficient cleaning of coffee and espresso machines. more
(27 August 2008 10:46)

Table water bottling system from Vivreau
The eco-friendly mains-fed water systems from Vivreau make use of tap water which has already been cleaned and distributed to the point of use. more
(27 August 2008 10:44)

Chocolady hot chocolate maker from Carpigiani
An opportunity to offer customers the ultimate hot chocolate is how Carpigiani describes its Chocolady machine. more
(27 August 2008 10:44)

Premium Berg and Veen water from Liquid Lust
Premium Berg water is the only bottled iceberg water in the UK and is described as one of the purest and most indulgent waters on the market. more
(27 August 2008 10:37)

Ganic Aroma water from Liquid Lust
Ganic Aroma Water is a pure natural spring mineral water from the Snartland spring in southern Norway that is enhanced with natural extracts and.... more
(27 August 2008 10:35)

Spring water dispenser from Quangoff
The Quangoff system dispenses fresh, chilled and sparkling regionally sourced spring water on demand from a compact unit that fits neatly into a bar.... more
(27 August 2008 10:29)

Water purification system from EcoPure Waters
EcoPure Waters provides a seven-stage water purification system for Classical Crystal and reusable bespoke bottles. more
(27 August 2008 10:21)

Water purification system from Pure H2O
The Pure H2O water purification system for commercial kitchens and bar areas uses reverse osmosis and deionisation to purify rather than filter.... more
(27 August 2008 10:18)

Sela V water system from Aquaid
The Sela V system provides still or carbonated filtered water in stylish bottles with a tamper-evident cap. more
(27 August 2008 10:16)

Sainsbury’s attacked again over low-cost alcohol
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has accused Sainsbury’s of selling alcohol at below cost price over the August Bank Holiday.... more
(27 August 2008 08:00)

Food inflation is fuelling more local sourcing
UK hotels are sourcing locally, renegotiating with suppliers and using cheaper cuts to combat rocketing food inflation, a Caterer investigation has.... more
(27 August 2008 07:30)

Aberdeen’s Marcliffe hotel plans £50m upgrade
Aberdeen’s only five-star hotel, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, has unveiled plans to invest £50m upgrading and extending the property. more
(27 August 2008 07:00)

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(26 August 2008 17:04)

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(26 August 2008 16:46)

London Olympics video withdrawn over Hindley image
Visit London has been forced to withdraw a promotional video shown during the Olympics handover after complaints about its depiction of Moors.... more
(26 August 2008 15:06)

Immigration crackdown threatens UK apple harvest
The UK’s celebrated autumn apple harvest has been threatened by the Government's immigration crackdown, the industry association has warned. more
(26 August 2008 13:54)

Charlton House wins £4.5m contract with IMechE
Contract caterer Charlton House has won a five-year deal worth £4.5m to cater at The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London’s.... more
(26 August 2008 13:44)

Best Western Hotels confirms attempted data hijacking
Best Western Hotels has issued a statement confirming that an attempted data hijacking that took place last week has only affected ten of its.... more
(26 August 2008 12:34)

Consumers to cut back on eating out during credit crunch
The economic slowdown will impact the eating out habits of consumers but the restaurant sector is far more resilient than it was during the 1990s.... more
(26 August 2008 11:14)

Criminals steal data on eight million Best Western guests - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Fake restaurant wins listing in wine bible; Masala World serves.... more
(26 August 2008 10:46)

Energy efficiency certificates causing confusion
New government legislation that will require hotels, pubs and restaurants to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before they can be sold is.... more
(26 August 2008 07:00)

Michelin-starred restaurateurs team up with Sodexo
Michelin-starred restaurateurs Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labeyrie have teamed up with contract catering giant Sodexo, Caterersearch can reveal. more
(26 August 2008 06:30)

UK pubs suffering from worse summer
Volume sales of alcohol in licensed premises including pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels fell 8% in the year to 9 August, while sales in.... more
(25 August 2008 08:00)

The Real Hotel Company reports loss of £1.5m
The Real Hotel Company today revealed that it is suffering from the economic downturn, making an operating loss of £1.5m for the first six months of.... more
(22 August 2008 18:14)

Real Hotel Company reports £1.5m interim loss
The Real Hotel Company today revealed that it is suffering from the economic downturn, making an operating loss of £1.5m for the first six months of.... more
(22 August 2008 16:24)

Lucky Voice to open second London karaoke bar
Karaoke bar operator Lucky Voice is launching a second outlet in London a move that will kickstart plans to roll the concept out as chain. more
(22 August 2008 15:10)

Cater Plus and Taylor Shaw merge
Cater Plus and Taylor Shaw have merged in a deal that creates a catering company worth more than £30m, Caterersearch has learnt. more
(22 August 2008 14:47)

Scottish castle hotel sells for around £3m
The four-star Auchen Castle hotel in the Scottish Borders has been sold off a guide price of £3m. more
(22 August 2008 12:20)

Bulldog Pub Co buys Cotswold inn
Two-star Cotswold coaching inn the White Hart Royal has been sold to the Bulldog Pub Co. more
(22 August 2008 12:17)

Woodford Green restaurant changes hands
The former Vargo restaurant in Woodford Green, West Essex, has been converted from a Mediterranean to a Greek eaterie called the Grapevine by new.... more
(22 August 2008 12:15)

New owner for Arun Valley hotel
The Chequers hotel, a family-run property in the heart of the West Sussex Downs, has changed hands. more
(22 August 2008 12:08)

Barnsley House hotel owners buy Bibury inn
The owners of the Barnsley House boutique hotel near Cirencester have acquired the leasehold on the Catherine Wheel pub-restaurant in nearby Bibury,.... more
(22 August 2008 12:06)

Seafront hotel in Weston-super-Mare sold
The Monaco hotel on the seafront at Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset has been sold to a local company. more
(22 August 2008 12:03)

Former Roti becomes Edinburgh’s second Californian restaurant
The former Roti restaurant in Edinburgh’s Rose Street has been converted into the city’s second Californian restaurant and wine lodge under new owner.... more
(22 August 2008 12:00)