Articles by Date : August 01 2008 - August 31 2008

Costa opens first outlet in Beijing ahead of China’s 2008 Olympic Games
Whitbread has opened its latest Costa coffee store in China’s Beijing ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games. more
(05 August 2008 07:00)

Alfresco drinks group hits the G-spot
The Alfresco soft drinks group has produced, by accident, its first aphrodisiac product. more
(04 August 2008 17:30)

Abode launches barista competition to improve its coffee
The latest hotel chain to devise an in-house barista championship as part of its work to improve its coffee has been Abode, the group founded by.... more
(04 August 2008 17:00)

Allegra looks into independent coffee market
General caterers who want to learn more about the secrets of successful independent coffee-bar businesses will probably get their chance in.... more
(04 August 2008 16:30)

Patchy pavement permission policies hamper café culture
The beverage trade has begun to seriously question the lack of a joined-up policy in Britain over the achievement of a ‘café culture’ in our towns. more
(04 August 2008 16:00)

Brasilia brand comes back with Sublima technology
One of the great Italian espresso machine names has made its move to reclaim top-line status by unveiling new technology to compete with the new wave.... more
(04 August 2008 15:30)

Licensed trade supplier Barbox bought by e-procurement firm Amphire
Barbox, the online supplier to the licensed trade, has reassured customers that it will retain its independence following its acquisition by.... more
(04 August 2008 15:19)

Coffee Republic trials contactless payments
Coffee Republic expects a considerable rise in the use of contactless payment devices for small purchases such as takeaway coffee, and is to.... more
(04 August 2008 15:00)

Vegetable juice market is ripe for harvesting, says James White
There is an unusual alternative to fruit juices in this summer’s soft drinks. It is the vegetable juice, and it is, according to Lawrence Mallinson.... more
(04 August 2008 14:00)

Blog wars on Murky Coffee coffee policy
The dangers of the modern coffee-snob culture have been sharply revealed in an extremely bizarre story from Washington, USA. more
(04 August 2008 13:30)

Bill Clinton backs Rwanda coffee launch
The rise in the reputation of Rwandan speciality coffee, which was pioneered quite recently through the efforts of Union Hand-Roasted of London, has.... more
(04 August 2008 13:00)

McNamara to leave British Institute of Innkeeping
John McNamara, chief executive of The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), is to step down after six and a half years of service at the.... more
(04 August 2008 12:42)

Sunrise Café Expert - a soya milk made for coffee
The problems of using soya milk in cappuccinos and lattes may now have been solved. The Soya Group of Cheshire has finished its testing and has.... more
(04 August 2008 12:30)

Individual Restaurant Company shrugs of credit crunch woes
Individual Restaurant Company (IRC), the owner of brands Piccolino and Restaurant Bar & Grill, has shrugged off worries about the credit crunch with.... more
(04 August 2008 12:11)

Williamson’s teas of Bedfordshire targets China
It has been reported that one of Britain’s best-known names in quality tea is to take on the world’s oldest tea market – Williamson’s tea of.... more
(04 August 2008 12:00)

Drink debuts at Starbucks
Although Starbucks has been undergoing widely-publicised problems, closing stores and laying off staff in other countries, it has also been working.... more
(04 August 2008 11:32)

London councils relent on Peking Duck oven shut-down - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Share price fall interests CVC in Punch; Founder seeks to rescue.... more
(04 August 2008 10:52)

Scalding
The safety responsibilities of caterers working with hot beverages have come to the fore again following the latest scalding case - this time to a.... more
(04 August 2008 10:34)

Property agent sees global hotel sales stall
Property agent Jones Lang Lasalle Hotels has seen a 76% plunge in global transactions. more
(04 August 2008 10:10)

Hilton expands in China and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Four Dubai openings for Rotana; Rezidor announces three new hotels in Norway; Ugandan national parks.... more
(04 August 2008 09:00)

Gareth Cartledge wins Care Cook of the Year 2008
Gareth Cartledge from St Monica’s Trust in Bristol has been revealed as the National Association of Care Catering’s (NACC) Care Cook of the Year 2008. more
(04 August 2008 08:00)

Union attacks Spirit over proposed changes to staff working conditions
Trade union Unite has lambasted managed pub operator Spirit Group, which is part of Punch Taverns, for proposing “totally unacceptable” terms and.... more
(04 August 2008 07:00)

Cucumber tops the summer syrup league
This summer’s top flavour for a refreshing drink may be… cucumber. more
(04 August 2008 02:30)

Win one of five £300 knife sets
Oven manufacturer Rational is celebrating the launch of its Chef Academy by offering Buy It! readers the chance to win a set of Friedr Dick chef's.... more
(01 August 2008 18:02)

Win Gastro BarbiBags from the National BBQ Association
The National BBQ Association is celebrating the 12th year of its annual summer-long Gastro Alfresco campaign with an Alfresco Food Fortnight (21 July.... more
(01 August 2008 17:59)

Win garden games and BBQ sauces from AAK
Add a touch of spice to your barbecues with sauces and garden games courtesy of AAK Foodservice. more
(01 August 2008 17:56)

Smoothie-maker kit on offer from Metropolitan Coffee Company
Caterers can treat their customers to summer smoothies thanks to the Metropolitan Coffee Company. more
(01 August 2008 17:47)

20 pizza starter packs up for grabs from La Pizza
For caterers interested in adding pizza to the menu, La Pizza is giving away a case containing 27 of its frozen, part-baked 9in deep-pan pizza bases.... more
(01 August 2008 17:37)

Scoop a free ice-cream scoop from Schöller
To promote its Mövenpick ice-cream, Schöller Desserts is giving away its metal scoops to the first 25 caterers to respond. more
(01 August 2008 17:32)

Lincoln CTI impinger oven from Carford
The Lincoln CTI counter-top impinger oven (1300 series) is now easier to control thanks to easily programmed digital controls that allow staff to.... more
(01 August 2008 17:18)

Fast pasta cookers from Imperial
The new pasta cookers from Imperial allow chefs to prepare pasta quickly thanks to its construction from 16-gauge 316 alloy stainless steel, which is.... more
(01 August 2008 17:18)

Crescent ice-maker from Hoshizaki
Crescent-shaped ice is popular in the USA and increasingly so in the UK because it packs more tightly into the glass. more
(01 August 2008 17:16)

Disperator food waste disposers from Meiko
The Disperator range of food waste disposers from Meiko UK can be used separately or as part of Meiko's MicroVac vacuum food waste removal systems. more
(01 August 2008 17:15)

Wiesheu EBO deck ovens from CBES
Wiesheu EBO Deck Ovens from Dibas are a solution for caterers that need extra capacity to heat up pizzas while they're baking off snacks. more
(01 August 2008 17:14)

Scotsman MC8 ice-maker from Hubbard
The Scotsman MC8 ice-maker can dispense ice directly into an ice bucket, creating an eye-catching spectacle on the counter. more
(01 August 2008 17:11)

ThermoBar Scan from TM Electronics
ThermoBar Scan from TM Electronics is a portable temperature monitor that uses bar-code and Bluetooth technology to create a portable logging tool. more
(01 August 2008 17:09)

Exac Tap from Drinks Dispense Group
Exac Tap, claimed to be the world's fastest beer dispenser, can fill a pint glass with lager or cider in less than three seconds and with stout or.... more
(01 August 2008 17:06)

Compact DSM 12 ice-maker from Hoshizaki
The super-compact DSM 12 ice-maker from Hoshizaki is designed to satisfy low-volume and occasional demand for ice, creating 13kg of thimble-shaped.... more
(01 August 2008 17:04)

Lime cutter joins John Artis Artbar line
A lime cutter is among the additions to Artbar, John Artis's collection of bar equipment. Aimed at busy bars, the lime cutter holds the fruit firmly.... more
(01 August 2008 17:01)

MiniTherma K thermometer from ETI
The MiniTherma K is claimed to be the smallest thermocouple thermometer on the market. more
(01 August 2008 16:57)

Supersized Robimat 99 vender from Sielaff
Robimat 99 is the biggest version yet of Sielaff's line of glass-fronted vending machines. more
(01 August 2008 16:52)

Thai-dy takeaway box from Cap-It-All
Food service packaging specialist Cap-It-All has added a new Thai print design to its popular New Yorker noodle boxes alongside the existing plain.... more
(01 August 2008 16:50)

New Classic cabinets and counters from ISA
New Classic is the latest line of Italian-designed modular display cabinets, counters and backfittings from ISA. more
(01 August 2008 16:48)

ChefSafe Gas Interlock from Mecserflex
The ChefSafe Gas Interlock is an easily installed and operated fail-safe device that cuts off the gas flow to all flue-type gas appliances if the.... more
(01 August 2008 16:23)

Pepsi Xtra Cold dispenser from Britvic
On the back of internal research carried out late last year showing that taste and temperature are the most important aspects to customers when.... more
(01 August 2008 16:18)

New Modular Rack Type dishwashers from Electrolux
The Ideal Wash System (IWS) used in the new Electrolux Modular Rack Type dishwashers are said to save up to 75% and 30% in detergent and water use.... more
(01 August 2008 16:03)

The G7856 front-loading warewasher from Miele
The G7856 front-loading warewasher from Miele offers a speedy cycle of seven minutes when connected to a 65°C hot water supply. more
(01 August 2008 16:01)

Fairy Liquid Detergent for dishwashers from P&G
Fairy Liquid Detergent is a concentrated mix designed for use in short-cycle (one- to five-minute) commercial dishwashers as short cycles keep.... more
(01 August 2008 15:58)

Energy-saving warewashers from Meiko
A number of green, energy-saving features are built into Meiko's line of front-loading, pass-through, universal, and rack- and conveyor-type.... more
(01 August 2008 15:55)

CF50 dishwasher from Valera
The new CF50 under-counter dishwasher from Valera features an extra-large 500mm x 500mm basket that can accommodate plates up to 340mm in diameter. more
(01 August 2008 15:51)