BAKELS has launched what it claims to be the first range of reduced sodium cake mixes. The company has replaced sodium bicarbonate – a key ingredient in cake mixes – with potassium bicarbonate to guarantee that all cakes made using its mixes fall within the Food Standards Agency guidelines of 0.5g per 100g. This is a key issue for cake manufacturers as there is to be a … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
HCA 2014 National Award Winners
The Hospital Caterers Association has announced this year’s national Award Winners. HCA 2014 Caterer of the Year Sponsored by Hobart UK, This Award is given in recognition and celebration of the significant contribution the individual has made to the wellbeing and recovery of the patient, the patient experience and to the staff and visitors who use their hospital … [Read more...]
The Hotel Nanny: value for hotels and their guests
The Hotel Nanny is the only agency in the UK to provide high-end private nanny services to exclusive hotels, and demonstrates the value that such services provide for hotels – and their guests. The business was created to offer a professional child care nanny service to complement the five star brand values of the very finest of hotels. What is particularly interesting with … [Read more...]
StreetSmart raises £610,000 as homelessness increases
StreetSmart have announced their latest fundraising total of £610,000 collected from 580 participating restaurants and hotels in November and December 2013. Meanwhile, a new report states homelessness has increased for three consecutive years, due in part to housing shortages and changes to the benefit system. Research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Crisis also found … [Read more...]
Palcohol: liquor arrives in powder form
The US Government apparently took the makers of Palcohol – a powder version of vodka, rum and four cocktails – by susprise when it announced that it had approved the products for sale. By this autumn, therefore, it will be legal to sell seven flavours of Palcohol in the USA. It’s not yet known when or if Palcohol will be available in the UK or Europe, though it’s a fair bet … [Read more...]
Starbucks thrives globally, but UK picture less clear
Starbucks recorded global record operating profit of £644.1m last year, but the picture in the UK is more difficult to grasp. In the UK, Starbucks sales were down last year – apparently for the first time ever - as it closed unprofitable outlets. Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) filed accounts at Companies House for the year to 30 September 2013 showing revenue down to £399m, … [Read more...]
Joseph Holt forms Touchwood Restaurants joint venture
Joseph Holt has formed a joint venture with John Winder and Gary Douglas, the founders of Cloverleaf Restaurants Ltd., to acquire and develop sites for a number of new build pub restaurant concepts. The new joint venture business, “Touchwood Restaurants Ltd” will aim to draw on the skills, expertise, resources and synergies of both parties to create market leading operations … [Read more...]
Tube strike to damage London restaurants – and hinder visitors to Hotelympia
The British Hospitality Association has expressed its concern about the proposed strike action by London Underground and Heathrow Express staff as potentially damaging to hospitality and tourism businesses. Hotelympia runs Monday 28 April to Thursday 1 May: if the strike goes ahead, the last day of the show might be the busiest as travel becomes easier. The planned tube … [Read more...]
Health benefits of increased coffee consumption
People who increased the amount of coffee they drank each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11% lower risk for type 2 diabetes than those who made no changes to their coffee consumption, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. In addition, the study found that those who decreased their coffee consumption by more … [Read more...]
Single Flush-mounted Induction Hob CS3000DF 3kW
Description • Unique drawer concept for guaranteed ease of installation • Unique integral front-to-front ventilation system • Flush mounted for installation in rebated aperture • Unique user friendly display panel • Unique depth of field, up to 30mm • Unique Clean filter warning • Versatile – keep-hot, boil, griddle, stir fry • Precise power settings … [Read more...]
Bakels Sprink Release Spray 500ml
Description Bakel’s Sprink – Release Agent Cooking Spray Sprink is a first class all purpose release agent prepared from refined and deodorised canola oil and lecithin. Sprink does not contain water and is free from any odour or after taste. The valve and propellant are balances to give a very thin film which provides complete and clean release even with cakes containing … [Read more...]
Alto Shaam 750-TH III Electronic Cook & Hold
Description Featuring the original & unique ‘Halo-Heat’ system. Halo Heat is a controlled, uniform heat source that gently cooks, holds, and surrounds food for better appearance, taste, and longer holding life Cooks, roasts, reheats frozen convenience foods and holds in the same cabinet Provides uniform and consistent cooking, day after day, while creating even … [Read more...]
Fri-Jado Bake Star 3i Bake Star Intelligent
Description Multiple fans per level The Fri-Jado dual fan system creates an even airflow that sets the Bake Star apart from all other ovens. These bi-directional fans can be operated to run at various speeds per bake step. So whatever goes into the Bake Star comes out evenly baked to perfection … from small breads and pastries to muffins and pies. Integrated … [Read more...]
The Velo House Tunbridge Wells
Armourcoat’s latest plaster wall finish has been used to great effect at a new cycle café and shop in Tunbridge Wells. The Velo House is a new concept bike shop stocking a tailored range of bikes and equipment, and featuring a state-of-the-art fitting system. The ground floor licensed café is a space to relax and plan routes over a pre-ride coffee. Owner Olly Stevens, … [Read more...]
The Duchess attracts a premium
The Duchess public house, which stands in the shadows of Battersea Power Station’s iconic chimneys, is under new ownership after Davis Coffer Lyons - the leisure specialists - secured an assignment of the leasehold to Wraith Trading Limited for an undisclosed sum. Wraith Trading Limited - which is headed up by experienced pub operator John Wraith - also owns the freeholds of … [Read more...]