Host Management has acquired the trade and assets of the Hertfordshire-based Style Services Group, which holds catering and vending contracts in business and industry, the government sector, leisure and retail. Style Services was founded in 2007 by John Rathbone, Ruth Fenton and Jim Walker. The business employs 95 people and has a combined turnover of £1.9m. Style’s … [Read more...]
Frozen proves a vehicle for antioxidants in diet
Two independent new scientific studies on compounds in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables have indicated that frozen may have higher levels of some antioxidants than their fresh counterparts. Investigating the content of the most commonly bought supermarket fruit and vegetables, evidence from over forty tests conducted within two studies established that in 66 per cent of … [Read more...]
Food costs for September: costs that will influence menus
Food costs for September: costs that will influence menus Plenty of increases this month with fruit up on last year - cherries (+71%); salad - red peppers (+18%), tomatoes (beef + 33%, salad + 26%); fish – cod (+19%); eggs (medium + 14%). On the positive side, cost decreases are led by: celery (-17%); beetroot, onions, parsnips, sweetcorn, broccoli, Brussels, carrots all … [Read more...]
Temperature measurement experts launch new solution for Cold/Hot Food Monitoring
Monitor your kitchen cold store or hot cabinet from up to 20m away with UK thermometer manufacturer TME’s Great New Idea: the TC Wall Port. A fine wire sensor connects this convenient, wall-mounted temperature port to a simulant probe left in-situ. For an instant reading, simply plug in your thermometer - no need to even open the door! Busy restaurants and kitchens need to … [Read more...]
Zero-hours contracts – what’s all the fuss about?
Over the last couple of months that has been a flurry of debate over the use of zero-hours contracts, not limited to publicity on the latest Tribunal claim against SportsDirect. On the one hand, there are those who believe that the flexibility of zero-hours contracts is vital to UK businesses, and on the other hand those that believe this type of contract is a way to exploit … [Read more...]