Traditional tea manufacturer Twinings has added three limited edition seasonal tea blends to its foodservice trade range in a bid to add value to caterer's Christmas menus.
Food producer and distributor Brakes has launched a braised beef cheeks frozen meal it says offers caterers planning their Christmas menus a good alternative to the traditional turkey.
Kooki, a new loyalty card app which allows businesses to create and manage digital loyalty programmes and offers a more convenient solution to physical cards, has launched for the UK's foodservice sector.
Pernod Ricard has introduced Malibu Red, a fusion of Caribbean Malibu rum and Mexican Olmeca Tequila, to the UK on-trade ahead of the run-up to the festive season.
King Rice Bran Oil, the leading brand of rice bran oil in many countries across Asia, hopes to continue the product’s success in the UK with the launch of Rice Bran Oil for chefs and caterers.
Sousvidetools.com, a specialist supplier of sous vide and vacuum packing equipment for professional chefs, has launched the Vac-Star 9-litre water bath, a new compact light-duty stainless steel sous vide machine, ideal for use in restaurants, pubs, hotels,...
Karimix, makers of hand-cooked relishes, chutneys, pastes and sauces from South-East Asia, is set to launch a new range of teriyaki sauces at the Lunch! trade show next week.
Hotel management service company Bespoke Hotels has launched a sales and marketing service aimed at independent hotels which allows them to take advantage of help in those areas without having to adopt different branding or make big changes to the way...
Gourmet Gadgetry, makers of gadgets such as chocolate fountains and popcorn machines for catering and home use, has launched a new generation of chocolate fountains which feature magnetic components to help prevent blockages.
Recycling specialist PEL has launched an under-counter glass crusher for pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels that claims to cut glass waste by 80 per cent.
French chocolate maker Valrhona has created, developed and launched Dulcey - a product described as the world's first blonde chocolate which it says is perfect for moulding or making ganache.
Moyallon guanciale, an un-smoked, dry-cured pig's cheek popular in Italian cooking, produced by Northern Ireland-based butcher Hannan Meats has been named Supreme Champion in the Great Taste 2012 awards.
Dr Oetker Foodservice has refreshed its range of icings, marzipan and coverings for caterers and hospitality buyers looking to take advantage of the growing popularity of cakes and baking as a result of the Royal Wedding and The Great British Bake Off...
Premium disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a new range of 'contemporary' paper food containers for caterers looking to improve the presentation of their food to go ranges.
Logitech has launched a washable computer keyboard, responding to hospitality businesses’ needs for computer equipment that can stand up to the rigours of a busy work environment.
Independent loose leaf tea company Lahloo is launching a black loose leaf tea sourced from the farm of the world's oldest tea farmer in the UK this autumn.
A new style of tray which promises to make it easier and safer for waiting staff to carry and deliver drinks and food to tables has been launched in the UK.
Entertainment system provider CoverJock has developed a new service called BarJock which allows pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels to play music introduced by a well-known DJ without paying large fees.
Cold Service Distribution has brought the Friulinox Combi 4 chiller to the UK market following the introduction of new European hygiene standards for sushi bars and restaurants.
Hospitality equipment manufacturer Mitchell & Cooper has launched a range of burn guard kitchen gloves which are designed to provide protection from hot and cold burns as well as cuts.
Beechdean Farmhouse Dairy has expanded its range of ice cream available for the foodservice trade with the introduction of two 'retro' flavours - Eton Mess and Peach Melba.
Hensons Foodservice has launched a salt beef sausage for chefs looking to take advantage of the growth in popularity of street food dishes and British produce.
First Drinks has revealed it is targeting the on-trade with its repositioning of the Zubrowka bison grass vodka brand following the news the Hook-based distributor now has the UK deal to supply the Polish spirit.
Technology solutions provider Fingi has launched a new mobile platform for hotel brands, enhancing the guests experience before, during and after their stay.
Professional catering suppliers JM Posner has launched a new Hot Chocolate and Sauce Maker to give foodservice operators the opportunity to serve hot chocolate during the summer’s unpredictable weather conditions.
Restaurateur Alan Yau has announced his intention to quit the hospitality business following the launch of several restaurant projects in London over the next year.
Hotel amenities supplier Baylis & Harding has launched The Boutique Collection, a unique assortment of guest amenities designed to ‘meet and exceed’ a hotel guests’ needs.
East Midlands microbrewery Springhead has launched two of its cask beers - Robin Hood and Maid Marian - into 500ml bottles for use in restaurants or craft beer pubs.
With restaurateurs, hoteliers and publicans finding it harder than ever to get funding from the high street banks to grow their businesses, many have been forced to look elsewhere for finance.
Samsung has launched a new washing machine with 110 litre capacity and anti-vibration technology for B&Bs, small hotels, restaurants and pubs that claims to be more energy efficient, quieter and cheaper than other models.
A light wand which claims to kill 99 per cent of germs, bacteria and viruses has been launched in the UK by MBR Imports who believe it will help chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers to run a more hygienic business.
After dinner chocolate producer Elizabeth Shaw has extended its range of chocolate crisp products available to the catering sector, adding four new non-mint flavours to the selection.
Redemption Food has added a number of autumn seasonal products to its Love Soup branded range of soups for the foodservice trade to take advantage of continued consumer demand for more flavour varieties.
Orchard Valley Foods has extended the creative baking range of products available to the foodservice trade under the McDougalls brand adding fudge cubes and yoghurt and chocolate coating buttons to the product list.
Disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a range of Olympics and sport-themed summer celebration tumblers for hospitality businesses looking to encourage al fresco drinking during the good weather.
A new menu-costing and food management system has been launched to allow chefs and restaurateurs to make additional profit from every made-from-scratch dish and provide diners with extra calorie and nutritional information.
Suffolk-based apple juice supplier Maynard House Orchards is launching its home-grown heritage variety, Kidd’s Orange Red, available to its on-trade customers ahead of this year’s harvest.
Seafood company Young's has launched a range of breaded fish products designed for children which claim to be lower in fat than similar products already on the market.
EPoS designer and manufacturer Bleep UK has teamed up with hospitality touch screen manufacturer Conceptic Touch UK to launch eMenu, an interactive touch screen menu and ordering app designed to replace traditional paper menus in restaurants.
Payment specialist Consolis has developed a low-cost EPoS system for small and medium-sized hospitality businesses which it says will help them have access to the same kind of chip and pin, contactless and mobile payment systems used by larger companies.
The issue of customer’s booking tables and not showing up has plagued the restaurant industry for years, but now bookingrid.com, a new marketing platform for restaurants which uses a demand-led pricing model, believes it has finally found a solution.
The Cambro Camcart, a heated, portable food transporter first launched in the US by food tray, shelving and storage manufacturer Cambro, has now been launched in the UK by Imperial Catering Equipment.
