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Santa Maria Launches Frozen Avocado Slices
19th July 2022, London: Santa Maria has launched frozen avocado slices for foodservice, designed to give operators the ‘perfect avocado every time’. In response to growing consumer demand, this ready to use solution keeps food waste and prep time to a minimum. Slices are pre-prepared, packed in a transparent pouch and stored in the freezer meaning kitchens…
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Everyone’s a Critic – making the most of customer reviews
Customer reviews, whether good or bad, are important for building your business. Positive reviews not only encourage more customers, but also elevates your business in search engine rankings such as Google and heightens awareness about your establishment. Crucially, reviews offer insight to prospective customers before they actually make a booking. As Jane Pendlebury, CEO, The…
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Sustainable Menus to Preserve “Planet A”
Protecting and preserving our natural environment is of increasing importance, not only to us as operators within the hospitality sector, but to customers as well. Understanding that if we do not take action to slow down (and ultimately prevent) the decline of our natural resources, many restaurants and caterers have made significant changes to incorporate…
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Get summer ready with MONIN
The flavour expert, MONIN, has shared the findings from its annual Summer Trends report to help outlets prepare for a sparkling summer in 2022. Typically a time when footfall is high as consumers look to make the most of the sunshine, summer tends to signal a profitable opportunity for outlets. MONIN knows that the last…
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Nestlé Professional UK&I wins Sustainable use of Natural Resources award at the Footprint Awards 2022
We are delighted to share the great news that Nestlé Professional UK& I is the proud winner of the Sustainable use of Natural Resources award at the recent Footprint Awards 2022, which has recognised our sustainability commitments to the foodservice industry. The Footprint Awards gives organisations the opportunity to show their customers and the foodservice industry the…
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Advice from the Experts – Catering for Families with Rebecca Thomson
Rebecca Thomson is the Founder of the parent’s website Greenwichmums and has over ten years of experience marketing to families. Working with independent restaurant brands including Bills, Cabana, Cafe Rouge, Caprice Holdings, Grind and Sticks n Sushi, Rebecca advises operators on how to improve their offering and adapt their environments so that they are more welcoming…
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From Kitchen to Curriculum
In the education sector there is more to a caterer’s role than nourishing children’s bodies, they can also play a vital role linking the curriculum with practical, hands-on experience. Working with teachers, catering staff can help children learn more about individual ingredients, where their food comes from and how to cook with it. Classes with…
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Help is Only A Pavement Away
Only A Pavement Away’ (OAPA) is planning to open its first training café to help prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness find careers in the hospitality industry. With assistance from celebrity chef and ambassador Tom Aikens, the new initiative will supplement their existing activities and will be staffed by OAPA members, as well as…
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The Sweet Taste of Summer
As we reach the height of the summer season, it’s time to cool customers down with a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Soft drinks should cater for all occasions and demographics and are not necessarily limited to pre-made bottled brands. From fantastic recipes for homemade lemonade, a caffeine kick with cold-brew coffee or a low sugar drink…
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Promoting Inclusion: Catering for customers with disabilities
The 2019-2020 Family Resources Survey reported that there are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK, 8% of whom are children, 19% are adults and 46% are pensioners. Disabilities can be both hidden and visible, so it is important to understand the wide range of needs customers may have and adapt catering accordingly. By doing…