The Gaggia GE-GD espresso machine is built for reliability. It is distinctively modern and new to the range is an optional Cappuccinatore which is designed to make the perfect cappuccino.

Available in various sizes, from the smallest, compact 1-group GD One, to the largest, 4-group GE-GD which has a capacity of up to 400 espresso shots an hour.

The GE-GD Cappuccinatore is designed for the larger 3 and 4-group GE-GD models. Connected to the milk supply and attached to one of the steam wands, the Cappuccinatore froths milk directly into the customer's cup, for the perfect cappuccino. Not only is this feature quick and easy for staff to operate, it also means there's no need to froth entire jugs of milk, meaning less washing up and wastage.

Even with its technological design, the GE-GD is straightforward to use. Its electronic control panel is simple and direct, so even new or casual members of staff can make perfect coffees during peak service.

The Gaggia range is marketed in the UK by Watermark and is available through distributors nationwide www.watermark.uk.com

Makro has launched its exclusive own brand Wines of the Year for 2012 from the Bodegas Avelino Vegas winery in Central Spain.

Ribera Del Duero Señoro Real Roble made from 100% Tempranillo and aged for four months in oak barrels, is a powerful full bodied red wine with hints of ripe fruits and sweet spices and a well structured long lasting finish and soft tannins.  

Awarded Silver in the 2012 Concours Mondial de Bruxélles which uses 250 wine tasters from across the world to scrutinise entrants and distinguish wines of irreproachable quality.

Señorio Real Rueda Verdejo is a dry, fresh white wine with a lightly aromatic taste.  Typical of the Verdejo grape it has aromas of cut hay and fennel and tropical fruits such as guava and mango.

Awarded Gold in the 2012 Monde Selection which is acknowledged by the European Union and the only Belgian wine competition that is granted the high patronage of the OIV, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.

Priced at an introductory offer of £24.99 (+ VAT) per case of six bottles, the range offers real value for money and quality, combined with a truly authentic Spanish flavour.

Joe & Seph's are a gourmet brand of popcorn which is handmade, air-popped and available in a variety of over 20 quirky flavours, both sweet and savoury. Think Goats Cheese & Black Pepper; Mature Irish Cheddar and Smooth Caramel, Pepper & Chilli.

The Hempel and the Four Seasons Canary Wharf in London, Woodbury Park Hotel, Golf and Spa in Devon and the W Hotel in Paris are just some of the top end hotels currently stocking the unusual snacks.

Joe & Seph's, launched in November 2010 by family team Joseph, Jackie and their sons Adam and Paul, are passionate advocates of gourmet popcorn, and spotted a gap in the UK market for luxury popcorn following several visits to the US. Since then the fledgling business has achieved significant sales in the hospitality sector, and has recently expanded its horizons selling across the world whilst still being handmade by a team of expert chefs.

Flavours: Smooth caramel; coconut and cinnamon (90g); Smooth caramel, pepper and chilli (90g); Smooth caramel, mirin, soya and sesame (90g); Caramel, Macchiato and Whisky (80g); Smooth caramel and almond (90g); Classic Caramel (100g).

RRP: £2.95 per pack

www.joeandsephs.co.uk

Kuhn Rikon's new catalogue contains lots of exciting new products.

Here's a few to choose from:

• The New Kuhn Rikon Ulu knife - chopping herbs
  Suggested Retail Price:  Large £11.95, Small £8.95
• The New Kuhn Rikon Design-Line Oil and Vinegar Set
  Suggested Retail Price £19.95
  
  
• The New Kuhn Rikon Stainless Steel Cookie Press
  Suggested Retail Price £29.95
• The New Kuhn Rikon Frosting Deco Pen
  Suggested Retail Price £22.95
• The New Kuhn Rikon Cookie and Cupcake Decorating Set
  Suggested Retail Price £14.95
• The New Kuhn Rikon Cool Grippers - for holding hot pans
  Suggested Retail Price £7.95

EBLEX's master butcher and two top chefs have pooled their knowledge together to create a selection of delicious recipes featuring Quality Standard lamb breast which has been sous vide cooked.

The three recipes, which have been created by chefs Anthony Demetre and Jenny Jones working with master butcher Dick van Leeuwen, are economical to produce and show the versatility of the lamb breast, which delivers consistently flavoursome dishes.

"Sous vide cooking is becoming increasingly popular amongst chefs and lamb breast is a fantastic cut that cooks superbly well using this method. Try our recipes to see the results for yourself." Said van Leeuwen.

The recipes include Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Carrot and Cumin Purée and Roasted Beetroot (pictured); Ravioli of Lamb Breast with Sheep's Ricotta and Herb Vinaigrette and Confit Rosemary Breast of Lamb with Pearl Barley, Shallot and Caper Stuffing.

For further information and full recipe details visit www.eblextrade.co.uk

EBLEX is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England and is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

The new Saturno range from Artis aims to offer contemporary elegance, with an unusual deep well, and flat, wide rimmed plate design, perfectly showcasing haute cuisine dishes to their best advantage.

'Our new Saturno range is in line with modern dining principles, offering the restaurateur a contemporary elegance and finesse. We feel that the porcelain range is 'of the moment' in design ', said Kathy Birch, Marketing Manager.

For more information visit www.artis-uk.com

If you have driven through Somerset this month you may have spotted the early golden rapeseed views courtesy of award-winning rapeseed oil producer Fussels Fine Food, drilled a little earlier than usual this year.

Somerset farmer Andy Fussell founder of Fussels Fine Foods says: "We planted early this year as we had a lot of rain and it's important for us to plant in a moist seed bed as it helps ensure the quality of the rapeseed oil we produce. A slightly earlier harvest in mid to late July won't be a problem as all our seed is stored carefully and we only cold press what we need in small batches so the oil doesn't sit around unnecessarily".

Fussels Fine Foods will celebrate five years this September and in that time the Company has harvested 350 tonnes of rape and produced more than 110,000 litres of rapeseed oil.  Fussell has a great passion for every aspect of his business and is involved with each stage of producing his Sunflower Oil and Rapeseed Oil - from growing and nurturing the crops, to harvesting, drying and storing the seeds. 

Everything is grown and pressed on his family's farm in Rode, Somerset, which is part of Natural England's Environmental Stewardship Scheme.  This ensures the products are always of a premium quality and has traceability from crop to drop.  

Fussels Fine Foods rapeseed oil also received a two star Gold award at the Great Taste Awards 2011 and most recently was voted as the Best Local Oil in the Good Food Awards 2012 for Local Producers.

For more information visit www.fusselsfinefoods.co.uk

Leading label and packaging provider Planglow has launched a brand new label collection exclusively for bakery goods.  Baker's Choice is a trio of quality and cost-effective labels suitable for both inkjet and laser printers.

Available on sheets and rolls, the collection features a simple wheat sheaf motif - a dusting of floury-white on a softly textured wheaten background - designed specifically to complement a diverse range of bakery goods.

Available in a matt finish, the range includes a small and large split-label on sheets, as well as large split-label on rolls for bigger bakeries. The small sheet label has been designed with fresh-made petite products in mind such as cakes and pastries. The large split label has been created to comfortably accommodate barcodes and nutritional data on the reverse without interfering with front-facing core product information.

Planglow's Marketing Director Rachael Sawtell commented, "Baking has seen a real resurgence - one that shows no signs of abating any time soon - so we wanted to create a bakery-specific new collection for our customers - a range that felt both traditional and contemporary at the same time".