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apetito Wins Two Top Industry Awards

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apetito, the leading supplier of frozen meals and catering solutions to healthcare, care homes and local authorities, has just won two of the catering industry’s most prestigious Awards; the Sustainability Award at the Cateys and Best Development Chef at the Craft Guild of Chefs. Read the full story...

The Perfect Finish

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A Moffat Carvery available in a choice of stylish finishes

Everyone loves a roast dinner and a carvery is an excellent way of displaying and serving succulent roasts. Read the full story...

apetito Launches World Leading New Range of Meals and Hot Desserts for Dysphagia Patient

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At last! A new, ground breaking range of texture modified meals for dysphagia patients is now available from apetito, the leading supplier of frozen meals to the NHS, Care Homes and those receiving community meals. Read the full story...

The Sorreno Bean To Cup Machine

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Bridge Valley Beverage Systems continues to provide Free Loan, high volume bean to cup machines for busy NHS catering outlets. Read the full story...

Introducing the Brand New NESCAFɮMilanoTM

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The NEW NESCAFÉ® MilanoTM launches this week to the out-of-home market by Nestlé Professional® Dispense Solutions. It is a high-end soluble system, which has been inspired by the true Italian espresso and stands proud against roast and ground competitors. Read the full story...

When is a regen oven not a regen oven? ...when it’s a fridge

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Moffat’s CR ovens with Chillogen, chill, store and regen in the same compartment

E & R Moffat has taken its CR range of regen ovens into the next generation by fitting them with Chillogen technology. Read the full story...

Don’t leave your best till Sunday

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Moffat has a carvery solution for all requirements, any day of the week.

Carveries are becoming big business again, increasing rapidly in popularity. E & R Moffat have solutions for all carvery needs with a choice of mobile or static units, different finishes and something to suit all budgets and venues. Read the full story...

New crates system improves service and cuts CO2 emissions

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apetito, the leading frozen ready meal supplier to the community and healthcare sector, has launched a new ‘crates’ system for delivery to customers, replacing cardboard boxes. Read the full story...

Benches Built To Last - Not To Bounce

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E & R Moffat warns of the ‘trampoline effect’

With the expansion of the global market place more catering managers are turning to the internet to source cheap fixtures and fittings for food preparation and storage areas. However it’s a case of ‘buyers beware’ warns fabrication specialists E & R Moffat. Read the full story...

You can now save more money as Hobart moves one step closer to washing without water!

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Since the launch of its FXP range, Hobart has been setting new standards in terms of economy and consumption and now it has gone even further. Always working towards its vision of “washing without water”, Hobart has launched its undercounter dishwasher with new, switchable steam rinse. This new patent-pending technology will become a standard feature across the entire FXP range. Read the full story...

Hobart’s FXTDS Undercounter Washers Deliver Spotlessly Clean Results at Temperatures that Exceed Guidelines

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Thermal Disinfection achieves a high level of cleansing and its use in the Healthcare sector is recommended for the cleaning of eating and drinking utensils, the reprocessing of anaesthetic equipment and apparatus and laundering items such as linen and mop heads. For satisfactory minimum heat treatment a temperature of 82°C should be attained for 2 min. Read the full story...

JohnsonDiversey announces name change and exciting investment deal to boost growth

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Cleaning industry giant JohnsonDiversey and Clayton Dubilier & Rice - one of the oldest private equity investment firms in the world, announced an agreement under which a CD&R-managed fund will invest $477 million for a 46% equity interest in JD as part of a broader recapitalisation transaction valued at $2.6 billion. Read the full story...

Moffat's Menu of Meal Management Systems

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Moffat's range of foodservice delivery systems for hospitals offers a choice of complete solutions, from kitchen to ward to patient, simplifying the procurement procedure. Read the full story...

Food-Safety - a natural choice

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Do you know how long time bacteria can survive in dish-water?
High temperatures in combination with the right ph-solution are crucial in order to achieve a reduction of bacteria to an acceptable level. Read the full story...

Bridge Valley Beverage Systems are pleased to announce the recent launch of the UltraKart ward beverage system.

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Drawing on over 10 years of experience in the design of ward beverage systems we have listened to NHS Catering and Facilities Managers, and have incorporated many of their ideas and recommendations into the development of Ultrakart. This has resulted in a very versatile trolley that provides solutions to today’s demanding ward environments. Read the full story...

Huhtamaki is ‘First Choice’ For The Festive Season!

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With the festive season approaching, make sure you’re prepared for the up-and-coming celebrations and stock up on disposables from packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki. Whether you need plates, platters, bowls or drinking tumblers Huhtamaki has an array of products to suit your needs. Read the full story...

Moffat: Greener Technology, Greener Manufacturing

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Moffat is developing alternative technologies that save energy whilst delivering practical, efficient performance. However, the company is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint in every area of operation - it was one of the first UK manufacturers to invest in high-technology laser cutters and punchers, to minimise waste, and has developed an innovative delivery technique that all but eliminates the need for packaging. Read the full story...

Britain’s pride in their Roast Potatoes

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Premium Roast Potatoes can be the difference between a good Sunday lunch and a great Sunday lunch. However, making large quantities during busy periods is time consuming and in the past frozen offerings have failed to reflect the quality, taste and appearance of freshly prepared roast potatoes. Read the full story...

200% more pots - and pans washed with 50% less resources!

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Washing with Granules is, and has always been, a more efficient alternative to sink-based ware washing solutions and conventional water-based machines. Read the full story...

Müller® Healthy BalanceTM Re-Launch Highlights Great Taste & ‘Good For You’ Attributes

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Müller® UK is stepping up the profile of its Healthy BalanceTM Corner® brand with a £2 million re-launch package which will introduce a new pack design, a new recipe and a new variant - all of which will have the backing of a new bespoke TV, press and online advertising campaign. Read the full story...

Alder Hey Hospital chooses Nobel Fire Systems for kitchen protection

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Nobel Fire Systems, one of the UK’s leading fire suppression specialists has been chosen by Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, one of the biggest children’s hospitals in Europe, to install its K-Series fire protection system in the hospital’s new main kitchen. Read the full story...

Datasym and NHS Supply Chain collaborate to provide direct link to Menumark

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Datasym UK, leaders in hospital catering management solutions, today (01 July 2009) announced an electronic link between its Menumark software and the NHS Supply Chain procurement system that will allow Hospitals and Trusts to order food and ingredients directly from within Menumark, eliminating the need to run two systems and re-key information. Read the full story...

Improved workflow + ensured hygiene = top wash-result

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Many of GRANULDISKs users want to improve workflow in their kitchen to make them more efficient and flexible. The Granule Gastro® is a high capacity machine where up to 156 GN1/1 containers per hour can be washed. Read the full story...

Müller® Develops New ‘Thick & Creamy’ Yogurt Range For Hospital Patients

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Müller® UK, Britain’s leading yogurt manufacturer1, is expanding its portfolio of products in the healthcare sector with the spring launch of a delicious new range of ‘Thick & Creamy’ yogurts created with hospital patients in mind. Read the full story...

Carotino launches its healthy cooking oil range to the UK catering market

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A unique, vitamin-rich, multi-purpose range of cooking oils, which until recently was only available to retail customers via supermarkets, is now available to the UK catering industry for the first time. Read the full story...

‘Eat Happily Ever After™’ With Műllerlight® New Chocolate Range

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Müller® UK is launching a trio of new Müllerlight® ‘treat’ style chocolate lines as the company embarks on a £7.5 million marketing campaign for Britain’s biggest selling and fastest growing fat free yogurt brand. Read the full story...



Müller® Backs Vitality® Brand With £2.5 Million Relaunch Package

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Müller® UK is set to re-launch Vitality® - Britain’s No 2 functional yogurt and drinks brand1 – following in-depth research into consumers’ attitude towards and usage of functional yogurts and yogurt drinks. Read the full story...



Bath’s Hot for Cook-Freeze Catering - apetito wins contract with RUH Bath

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apetito, a leading supplier of frozen meals to the healthcare sector, has been awarded a three year contract with Royal United Hospital, Bath, following a seven month tendering process. Read the full story...

Bunzl Lockhart launch a new range of products targeted at the healthcare sector

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As part of a continuing drive to meet customer needs, leading catering equipment company Bunzl Lockhart has identified additional product requirements suitable for the specialist Healthcare market. Read the full story...

Cadbury Working in Partnership

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In January 2008, Cadbury announced the establishment of the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership to secure the economic, social and environmental sustainability of around a million cocoa farmers and their communities in Ghana, India, Indonesia and the Caribbean. Read the full story...

New Wash‘n Walk is Beyond Green!

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Wash‘n Walk, a revolutionary new floor cleaner from Ecolab, has environmental credentials which go beyond green. Read the full story...

apetito serves up a winning solution for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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apetito has helped to revolutionise the catering facilities at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust since the company won the contract in December 2007. Read the full story...

Get Your Tea Sales Moving with Tetley On-The-Go!

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On the go options are increasingly popular with today’s time precious consumers, and with Britain well known for being a nation of tea drinkers, caterers need to ensure they have a take-away tea offering. Read the full story...

apetito commits to sustainability for a brighter future

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apetito, one of Europe’s leading food suppliers is taking a stand on sustainability. The company is rolling out a sustainability programme, creating better business now without compromising the quality of life for future generations. Read the full story...

apetito puts classics back on the menu

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Getting catering right and putting effective menu planning in place, is paramount in the healthcare arena. As a leading supplier of frozen meals in the healthcare sector, apetito knows the importance of hot, nourishing and tasty meals in speeding up patient recovery. Read the full story...

Rational launches new SelfCooking Center™ with intelligent CareControl

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CareControl™ delivers the Combi for designers, engineers, cleaners, environmentalists, accountants and bank managers. Chefs should love it, too. Read the full story...

Public Vote of Confidence in Patient Food

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The catering team at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth are so proud of the meals delivered to patients; they’ve invited the public in to enjoy them. In a bid to dispel the myth that hospital food is unpalatable - particularly among those that haven’t tasted it recently – samples of the day’s menu were offered to the public. Read the full story...


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