Grab & Go

The Brakes Group revamps its website

5th Mar 2013 - 09:30

The new-look website, www.brake.co.uk, includes a number of changes to the design, structure and functionality. Key changes include clearer text and images and simpler content, improving the overall look and feel of the site and making it easier to navigate. A new product search feature and a ‘Recently Viewed Product’ facility, which displays the user’s last 20 searches, has also been designed to help customers with their purchasing decisions and ensure they stay on top of the latest products and trends.

La Marzocco’s coffee shop announces full line-up for The London Coffee Festival

4th Mar 2013 - 12:05

For four days only the True Artisan Café will bring together baristas from some of the UK’s most inspired independent coffee shops and roasters to serve visitors coffee creations. Returning favourites include East London coffee-shop-come-cocktail-bar Shoreditch Grind, legendary Caravan (who have just opened their second café-roaster concept in Kings Cross) and antipodean coffee specialists Allpress Espresso.

Catering equipment supplier Nisbets celebrates 30th anniversary

4th Mar 2013 - 10:30

For example, all customers that place an order between the 1st and 31st March will automatically receive a free limited edition 30th Anniversary mug as part of their order. In addition, they will be entered into a free grand prize draw to win a range of top quality equipment from some of Nisbets’ biggest exclusive brands including, KitchenAid, Chefworks, Dynamic, Waring and Samsung.

KFC launches new advertising campaign focusing on its sourcing of chicken

4th Mar 2013 - 10:28

At a time when British consumers are sensitive about where their food comes from, the new campaign aims to reassure customers.

Taco Bell removes beef products as McDonald’s tests negative for horsemeat

4th Mar 2013 - 10:15

The meat was supplied by an unnamed company in Europe and a spokesperson for Taco Bell said immediate action was taken: “We immediately withdrew it from sale, and discontinued purchase of that meat and contacted the Food Standards Agency with this information. We apologise to our customers and take this matter very seriously as food quality is our highest priority.” The news comes as fast-food giant McDonald’s confirmed its products were clear of any horse meat contamination.

Coffee shops and healthy food outlets are the ‘top ones to watch’

1st Mar 2013 - 09:31

Emerging coffee brands in the Horizons’ survey have shown a 132% growth rate over the past 12 months in terms of outlet numbers.

FSA update on EU meat sampling programme

28th Feb 2013 - 15:23

The European Commission (EC) has asked member states to put Official Control Plans in place that allow sampling and testing for presence of horse DNA in foods marketed or labelled as containing bee

EuroGarages takes five Little Chef leases for Starbucks conversions

28th Feb 2013 - 08:19

The lettings were brokered by specialist property adviser Christie + Co.

The industry prepares for UK Coffee Week

28th Feb 2013 - 07:31

More than 40 representatives from a wide variety of leading organisations in the UK coffee industry attended a steering committee meeting in central London last week, organised by the Allegra Foundation, to coordinate industry wide plans for UK Coffee Week and to explore innovative ways to maximise fundraising totals for Project Waterfall. The meeting was a great success and generated many new fundraising ideas.

Huhtamaki wins Bunzl Supplier of the Year award

27th Feb 2013 - 16:52

Huhtamaki has been honoured to win the coveted award twice in four years. The Bunzl Conference and Awards took place in February and recognises the dedication of its staff and suppliers and rewards excellent service. The theme of this year’s awards, which were held in Old Windsor, was “Stronger Together”. In line with the theme guests enjoyed a Medieval Banquet and dressed up in costume for the occasion.