Country Range Group’s Business Development Day Returns to Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa. The Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa in Cheshire recently played host to the Country Range Group’s latest Business Development event on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th February. The invaluable event, which also featured an evening 3-course meal and drinks reception, was attended by over 150 … [Read more...]

Supported by Meiko professional training, Meiko warewashing chemicals help hospitality operators to work more sustainably. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson emphasised Meiko's focus on sustainability saying: "The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko to provide our customers with the sparkling warewashing results they expect, using the most sustainable formulations … [Read more...]

New Head of Commercial & Data at CRG. The Country Range Group has continued its ethos of rewarding employees for their hard work and promoting from within after announcing that Katrina Crabtree has been promoted to Head of Commercial & Data at the wholesale foodservice buying group. Crabtree has been with CRG for over 17 years and has become an integral part … [Read more...]

Country Range launches the Crème de la Crème of Cake Mixes Fresh from the launch of its traditional Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie, Country Range has reinforced its baking portfolio with the launch of the Crème de la Crème of cake mixes. The two new Crème Cake Mixes are available in either chocolate or plain flavour through the Country Range Group member wholesalers and can … [Read more...]

By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Kitchen Porters Club Job of the Week, with Houston & Hawkes. The Kitchen Porters Club is a twitter community for Kitchen Porter’s, and all who appreciate the tremendous work done by KP’s in the engine rooms of hospitality and catering. One aspect of the community is to highlight opportunities for KP’s to develop their … [Read more...]

Meet the cleaning team at TWO Services At TWO Services, we know that our team are the beating heart of our business. So, we’d like to shine the spotlight on our incredible colleagues; our hardworking cleaners who always go the extra mile to exceed our customers’ expectations on the ground. Who we are, and how we work We are one of the UK’s leading kitchen cleaning and … [Read more...]

JAZZ™ Apples teams up with Star Chef Mark Aisthorpe to Stop Apple Wastage JAZZ™ Apples have teamed up with Mark Aisthorpe - one of the rising culinary stars in the UK - to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into moreish masterpieces and cut down on their kitchen wastage. Mark’s JAZZ™ Apple inspired line-up to help you be more sustainable in your kitchen … [Read more...]

Country Range relaunches Vegan Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie Leading UK and Ireland foodservice brand Country Range has revamped and relaunched the recipe for its Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie so it’s bigger and tastier than ever, as well as now being suitable for vegans. Made using Irish Bramley apples for a true traditional apple pie flavour and vegan pastry produced from … [Read more...]

Leading premium German beer brand Krombacher’s annual results have been released and the brewery is raising a stein or two after enjoying its best ever year in the UK On-Trade. The brand, which has been imported into the UK since the mid-80s, saw its On-Trade business grow by a remarkable 17% in 2022 against 2021. Largely driven by new taps and draught installations across … [Read more...]

Top tips to lengthen the life of your commercial kitchen equipment   With rising costs placing new pressures on the hospitality industry, the last thing you want to think about is having to replace your vital commercial kitchen equipment. Although purchasing from new is sometimes the only option, there are things that you can do to keep your appliances working at … [Read more...]

Country Range Group confirms Thomas Ridley exit The Country Range Group has confirmed the exit of Thomas Ridley with immediate effect following the company’s acquisition by Bidfood. Country Range Group Chief Executive Martin Ward said: “Our Group is extremely close and it’s always a shame when we lose a member, especially one as long standing as Thomas Ridley. We wish … [Read more...]