FRIMA launches multi-functional and sustainable cooking centre

22-Feb-2012 - FRIMA UK has launched the VarioCooking Center Multificiency, a high-tech piece of catering equipment which claims to be multi-functional and sustainable.

Lincat adds electric solid tops to Opus 700 range

21-Feb-2012 - Commercial catering equipment supplier Lincat has added an electric solid top range to its Opus 700 range of heavy duty equipment.

Inka Charcoal Oven enables chefs to bring the BBQ into the kitchen

20-Feb-2012 - Chefs are being given the chance to bring the barbecue into the kitchen with the launch of the Inka Charcoal Oven.

A1 Equipment introduces chocolate kebab to UK trade market

16-Feb-2012 - Popcorn and candyfloss equipment supplier A1 Equipment is introducing a chocolate kebab machine to the UK trade market from Italy and will launch the ChocoKebab at Hotelympia this month.

Steelite unveils new Optik tableware range

13-Feb-2012 - Tableware specialist Steelite International will unveil its new contoured dining range Optik at Hotelympia later this month.

Caddie launches housekeeping trolley range designed to increase productivity

09-Feb-2012 - Caddie, the France-based cart manufacturer, has launched a new range of lighter and increased capacity housekeeping trolleys with developments designed to improve productivity for hotels.

Locatel launches in-room entertainment solution for hoteliers

03-Feb-2012 - Locatel has launched a new multimedia ‘infotainment’ system that hoteliers can connect to in-room TVs to provide guests with news feeds, TV, radio and on-demand films.

Zapp launches heated tables for outdoor restaurant areas

31-Jan-2012 - Outdoor-based product supplier Zapp has launched a new range of energy-efficient heated tables for outdoor restaurant areas.

Carlsberg reveals new-look branded Tetley's pint glass

18-Jan-2012 - Carlsberg UK has created a new-look pint glass for Tetley's as part of an increased on-trade support package for the ale brand this year.

Moy Park launches Mega Menu Sale for pubs to boost post-Christmas sales

12-Jan-2012 - Moy Park Foodservice is helping pubs overcome the traditional post-Christmas decrease in trading by providing outlets with high-impact posters and menu flyers to promote an attractive Mega Menu Sale.

Rancilio launches Xcelsius for baristas to micro-manage coffee temperature

09-Jan-2012 - Espresso machine manufacturer Rancilio has launched Xcelsius, a temperature-profiling system which allows baristas to micro-manage the brew temperature to within a tolerance of 0.1 degrees Celsius.

FlexiChef kitchen appliance launched to save chefs time and money

06-Jan-2012 - Catering equipment manufacturer MKN has launched FlexiChef, a new kitchen appliance that allows chefs to cook an entire menu in one operation.

Plasma Clean air purifier now installed in Meiko food waste systems

19-Dec-2011 - Air purification developer Plasma Clean has joined forces with Meiko to help reduce food waste odours by providing its Xtract 2100 ioniser as standard odour control in Meiko's food waste management systems.

Sammic updates vegetable preparation machines to increase food production

30-Nov-2011 - Catering equipment manufacturer Sammic has launched a new three-model range of highly durable, heavy-duty vegetable preparation machines available to hotels, restaurants, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs.

Gaggia Concetto automatic espresso machine serves coffee for pubs and bars 'at the touch of a button'

18-Nov-2011 - Coffee machine supplier Gaggia have launched a new automatic espresso machine aimed at pubs and bars that want to alleviate pressure on staff.

News in brief

Chefs urged to vote for best suppliers, products and brands

10-Nov-2011 - Chefs are being given the chance to vote for their favourite suppliers, products and brands for Restaurant magazine's Chefs' Choice Awards 2012.

Danmade launches marketing campaign and rebrands 'core' sparkler range

02-Nov-2011 - Celebratory sparkling candle supplier Danmade is targeting the restaurant sector in the run up to the festive season with a heavy-weight sales and marketing campaign.

Hotels given stark reminder to pay TV licence fees

31-Oct-2011 - UK hoteliers have been reminded to pay their TV licence after the Grove Hill Hotel in London was prosecuted and fined for failing to do so.

Alliance Online develops mobile site for ordering via smartphones

26-Oct-2011 - Catering equipment and disposables supplier Alliance Online has launched a mobile version of its website to enable customers to browse, order and buy products through their smartphones.

Dyson develops energy-efficient bladeless fan heater

24-Oct-2011 - Dyson has developed a new bladeless fan heater which can heat hotels, clubs and bars in around half the time of some convection heaters, using up to 50 per cent less energy.

Christmas products: Decorations

29-Sep-2011 - BigHospitality takes a look at some of the Christmas decorations, including contamporary decorations from Ambius and an early bird deal on Christmas trees from Xmastreesales.co.uk. With bookings for Christmas trees and decorations are already up 35 per cent from last month, many are looking to prepare early for what is the biggest trading period of the year.

Art deco Gaggia espresso machine fuses technology with design

19-Sep-2011 - Espresso machine manufacturer Gaggia has launched a new art deco model, the Deco D, designed to merge modern technologies with classic design.

Carlsberg follows suit with two-thirds pint glasses

14-Sep-2011 - Carlsberg UK has followed in the steps of Heineken UK by launching two-thirds pint glasses for three of its World Lager brands, Staropramen, Mahou and Poretti.

Heineken to launch ‘schooner’ sized glasses this winter

19-Aug-2011 - Heineken UK is to launch a two-third pint glass or ‘schooner’ as it’s known in Australia, for its trade customers, starting with Heineken, Amstel and Tiger beer branded glassware.

Retro soda siphon for homemade sparkling water

29-Jul-2011 - Cream Supplies has launched a retro-style soda siphon that can add fizz to tap or mineral water using CO2 cartridges.