Grab & Go

Costa to trial its coffee shops in Debenhams department stores

20th Jun 2014 - 10:37

The partnership with Costa will complement Debenhams’ existing in-store restaurant and café offering, providing customers with a break for a drink, snack or meal, while shopping.

Contract caterer BaxterStorey and WSH enjoy double digit growth – again

19th Jun 2014 - 10:49

Now in its tenth year, BaxterStorey has seen its turnover in England & Wales increase by £21.6m, from £281.9m in 2012 to £303.5m today.

Nestlé Professional commits to 2017 salt reduction Pledge

19th Jun 2014 - 08:27

The latest initiative from the Department of Health sets new targets for salt reduction across 76 specific food categories to be met by 2017. By signing up to the pledge, companies are committing to support and enable consumers in reducing their salt intake to a maximum level of 6g a day for adults, as recommended by the Scientific Advisory Commission on Nutrition (SACN). Nestlé Professional is one of the first major foodservice companies to sign up to the new pledge, which will replace the old F2 pledge.

Are you ready to take on the Team Velo Challenge?

18th Jun 2014 - 10:27

The Team Velo Challenge will see teams of four, cycle from the Pullman Hotel London to the Pullman Hotel Paris, setting off on 18 September. Teams are encouraged to take the journey at their own pace, however the first to arrive in the French capital will be crowned the winners.

Bidvest 3663 partners with Kenco to ‘Make Every Cup Count’

18th Jun 2014 - 08:16

The ‘Make Every Cup Count’ campaign sees Bidvest 3663 partnering with Kenco Coffee in a first for the foodservice industry, where for every cup of Kenco coffee bought, a glass of clean water will be donated to South American communities. Through this initiative, Bidvest 3663 aims to donate 110 million glasses by the end of the year.

Travel catering specialist SSP plans initial public offering of shares

17th Jun 2014 - 10:48

Kate Swann, SSP chief executive, said: “SSP is a leader in the fast growing international travel food and beverage market and is focused on the more rapidly growing sectors of air and rail.

British Turkey Awards shortlist revealed

13th Jun 2014 - 15:45

The independent panel of judges will taste their way through more than 40 different turkey products, from premium whole turkeys to ready-to-eat cooked turkey products.

Alliance Online launches ‘Spot the Ball’ contest for World Cup

13th Jun 2014 - 09:17

To win, customers simply need to find one of the hidden footballs scattered across the website and enter the unique code at the checkout to redeem their discount. The offer ends on July 13 and is eligible for orders over £100, where customers will have the chance to win a special discount on a range of products from their restaurant, catering, cleaning, hotel and leisure equipment ranges, as well as a lot more.

Inside Food magazine now available on the Ipad

12th Jun 2014 - 12:07

The magazine features special reports on trending topics, regular updates on market developments and interviews with industry insiders. The latest ingredients, innovations and technologies from the perspectives of caterers, manufacturers and consumers are brought together in this quarterly publication which is available online and now as an app.

New EPOS system for the hospitality sector

12th Jun 2014 - 10:54

Specially designed for small to medium businesses such as cafes, restaurants, bars, pop-ups, food trucks and market stalls etc, orderbird customers say that on average the system saves them 1 hour 45 minutes per week and boosts profits by 10% thanks to increased efficiency and operational improvements. The system orders payment, staffing, management, business analysis and accounting.