The Great Hospitality Show has named BGL Rieber’s Thermoport Midi-K as the ultimate winner of its Great Product Awards, concluding the search for 2017’s most innovative new products.
The range of insulated food transport boxes was one of 12 finalists, selected from the sectors of Food & Drink, Catering Equipment, Technology and Interiors & Tableware, chosen by an esteemed panel of judges not only for its capacity to reduce waste but also its suitability across all sectors.
Show ambassador and Chef Patron of Simpsons in Birmingham, Andreas Antona, was on hand to announce the winner, with BGL Rieber MD Gareth Newton receiving the kudos to rapturous applause on the show’s Business Briefing Stage.
Featuring integral heating to ensure meals are kept hot over long periods and built for durability and ease of transport, the potential to use the range in a variety of settings was a standout feature in the judges’ decision to crown it the winner.
Two finalists were also Highly Commended: ECOBreeze by Washroom Wizard (Stand 760) and TEAPY by Contra Vision (Stand 1201). Both products – created by British companies – impressed the judges with their huge potential and commitment to innovation in the industry.
Toby Wand, Managing Director of Fresh Montgomery says: “Congratulations to our eventual winner, and highly commended innovations – our judges were blown away by the quality of each entrant so to emerge victorious from such an esteemed group is special indeed. A very big thank you to everyone that took the time to enter – you help to make the show what it is. Visitors only have two more days to see the top 12 housed in a dedicated area at the Great Hospitality Show – I urge them to make the area one of their very first ports of call.”
There is still time to crown a Peoples’ Choice winner with visitors urged to take to Twitter and vote for their favourite product by tweeting @HospShow and using the hashtag #GreatProductFinalist.
People’s Choice nominees are:
Electronic Temperature Instruments Limited – SuperFast Thermapen 4
Easy-to-read in any position thanks to its self-rotating display, the Thermapen 4 accurately measures the temperature of a product in just three seconds, helping chefs save precious time in busy kitchens.
ScanomatUK – TopBrewer Pro II
The TopBrewer Pro II gives customers complete control over their drink choice, allowing them to select, customise and pay in one seamless transaction via an app on smartphones and tablets.
Adventys – Induc Stone
An invisible induction unit which can be fitted under an existing work surface to transform hot buffet counters and keep food warm without the need for expensive and unsightly chafing fuel tins.
NAH Foods Ltd – Konjac Spaghetti
Allergen-free with a shelf-life of 24 months, Konjac Spaghetti only needs to be heated through rather than cooked making it a quick and easy product for chefs. EFSA approved for weight loss it also appeals to a wide range of diners following special diets.
Krupps – iKloud and Uniko
Allowing customers to programme their dishwasher to switch on and off remotely and self-diagnose upon breakdown via a web-app, iKloud helps save users both time and money.
Rieber – Thermoport Midi-K
Ideal for transporting hot food to satellite kitchens from a central hub or as a fixed hot holding unit, the Thermoport Midi-K can maintain a temperature of up to 85°C, ensuring food stays hot during deliveries while eliminating waste.
Ice Cool Services Ltd – Triton Mk4 IW
An energy efficient countertop dispenser, the use of a ‘hydrocarbon’ refrigerant provides class-leading energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption by 20% like-for-like.
Essential Cuisine – Miso Broth Base
Part of a new range of highly versatile, easy-to-use concentrated bases, Miso Broth Base allows chefs to create quality Asian dishes in a matter of minutes with no compromise on taste.
Contra Vision Ltd – TEAPY
A combined mug lid and tea bag tidy, TEAPY is a tableware piece designed so individuals can create their ideal cup of tea.
Washroom Wizard Ltd – ECOBreeze
Designed to enhance the atmosphere in all work place areas, ECOBreeze is a triple action air filter system which filters the air through a dust filter before pushing it through a carbon filter and over a fragranced wick.
iQi Charge Ltd – GIZGO pod
With an integrated iPhone and android cable plus two USB ports, GIZGO pod is a portable charger which allows customers to charge their phones at the table, helping businesses increase footfall, dwell time and revenue.
Roband – ST500A Sycloid Toaster Generation 2
The Sycloid Toaster’s energy efficient design includes an automatic power-save mode to help conserve energy during quiet periods. User safety worries are also redundant thanks to its cool-to-touch external temperature.
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