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.

Milk and dairy supplier Foodspeed receives Royal Warrant

14-Feb-2012 - Foodspeed, supplier of fresh milk and dairy products to the hospitality industry, has been granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen

McCain gives restaurants and pubs opportunity to serve chip shop style chips

02-Feb-2012 - McCain Foods has added a new ‘chip shop’ type chip to its Classics potato products range which is says could enable restaurants and pubs to drive sales of traditional fish and chip-style dishes, save time in the kitchen and even introduce a fish and chip takeaway service.

Pipers Crisps refreshes brand and packaging to underline provenance

01-Feb-2012 - Lincolnshire-based gourmet crisps manufacturer Pipers Crisps has revamped its brand and redesigned its packaging to emphasise the product’s quality and its provenance.

Peter’s Food Service launches new pie range

30-Jan-2012 - Pie manufacturer Peter’s Food Service has launched a new range of pies that are 30 per cent larger and feature enhanced recipes, but are the same price as the product they replace.

Aviko launches Superlong Fries to give homemade feel

25-Jan-2012 - Aviko Foodservice is launching two variants of its new Superlong Fries – Original Superlongs and Skin On Superlongs.

Heinz launches Sweet Chilli SqueezMe! Sauce

23-Jan-2012 - Chinese food and ingredient provider Amoy, which falls under the Heinz Foodservice brand, is expanding its range of sauce pots with the launch of the first branded sweet chilli portion available on the market.

Pritchitts brings back 'Magic Numbers' promotion

20-Jan-2012 - Dairy supplier Pritchitts has brought back its 'Magic Numbers' promotion, giving its customers the chance to win prizes throughout the year.

Nestlé Professional Chef adds brown stock to Chef Flakes range

19-Jan-2012 - Nestlé Professional Chef has unveiled the newest edition to its Jus en flocons (Flakes) range – Chef Flakes Brun Lié, a thinkened brown stock which can be used as a base for all brown sauces.

Delice de France launches 13-strong sweet snack range

16-Jan-2012 - Delice de France has launched a range of wrapped cakes, biscuits and sweet snacks for restaurants, hotels and pubs who want to offer an on-the-go range to customers and guests.

Growing demand for street food inspires new appetisers range from Abergavenny Foodservice

04-Jan-2012 - Abergavenny Foodservice has launched a range of hand-held appetisers inspired by the growing demand for ‘street food’.

Bubble Food launches molecular festive menu for Christmas parties

07-Dec-2011 - Corporate catering company Bubble Food has launched a new festive menu featuring an innovative ‘molecular’ selection of food and drink, available to hospitality businesses planning a Christmas party.

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.

Knorr & Blue Dragon unite to offer range of pastes and concentrated sauces

04-Nov-2011 - Knorr has partnered with Oriental retail brand Blue Dragon to offer a new range of curry pastes and concentrated sauces specially developed for chefs.

Classic Cuisine launches bespoke frozen pie range

28-Oct-2011 - Classic Cuisine, the frozen ready meal manufacturer, is offering a new bespoke range of frozen pies available to bars, restaurants, pubs and catering establishments.

Dobla chef crowned World Chocolate Master 2011

24-Oct-2011 - Frank Haasnoot, executive pastry chef at chocolate decorations manufacturer Dobla, has been named World Chocolate Master 2011 at the Salon du Chocolat Professionnel in Paris.

SeeWoo launches first Extra Virgin Soy Sauce

21-Oct-2011 - SeeWoo, the UK’s largest supplier of Oriental foods to wholesale, retail and restauranteurs, are launching the first Extra Virgin Soy Sauce in the UK.

Knorr Patak’s rejuvenates range in time for National Curry Week and Diwali

19-Oct-2011 - To mark National Curry Week and Diwali, which both fall in October, Knorr Patak’s has rejuvenated its range of authentic pastes to help caterers maximise the profit potential of curry dishes.

Hot Diggidy Dog Sauce develops single-use sachet for foodservice sector

30-Sep-2011 - Hot pepper sauce supplier Hot Diggidy Dog Sauce, has developed a single-use sachet designed for use in restaurants, hotels and pubs.

Christmas products: Food

27-Sep-2011 - BigHospitality takes a look at some festive-themed food including Redwood’s turkey-style vegetarian Celebration Roast and Brakes tapas range and game casserole. All of these food products are sure to make your business stand out from the crowd during the busy Christmas period.

BigHospitality's Christmas Product Guide

26-Sep-2011 - It may only be September but hoteliers, restaurateurs and pub operators nationwide are already gearing up for the festive period. Bookings for Christmas trees and decorations are already up 35 per cent from last month as many are looking to prepare early for what is the biggest trading period of the year.

News in brief

Cooks wanted for Gluten-free Chef of the Year competition

20-Sep-2011 - Professional cooks and catering college students have just three weeks left to enter the 2011 Gluten-free Chef of the Year competition.

Restaurant Associates joins Sustainable Fish City pledge

16-Sep-2011 - Restaurant Associates has joined the growing list of signatories for the Sustainable Fish City pledge, which aims to make London the first ever city committed to sustainable fish.

Signature Staycrisp Fries can improve profitability, McCain claims

09-Sep-2011 - McCain Foods has launched new Signatures Staycrisp Fries, pre-seasoned chips that remain crispy from fryer to plate.

Irish Corned Beef named Great Taste Supreme Champion

07-Sep-2011 - A handmade corned beef from Northern Ireland has been named the Supreme Champion over 7500 fine foods at the Great Taste Awards 2011.