British tabletop manufacturer, Steelite International, has just launched the ‘Opera’ range of bowls to meet the increasing demand for bowl food. Inspired by the famous and legendary shells that top the Sydney Opera House, the bowls feature symmetrical but opposing curves that create a fascinating interplay of surfaces which, like their inspiration, are intended to draw the … [Read more...]
New app Boppl wins hospitality customers and awards
Boppl is a platform which enables customers, staff and owners of bars and restaurants to maximise time by providing users with the fastest way to order and pay for food and drink via their mobile phones. Users can not only order in advance, but also use the app to split bills and access loyalty rewards. Users simply select a nearby bar or restaurant and then choose from a … [Read more...]
Ice to tea you! Pioneering ice cube tea on its way to market
University College Birmingham culinary arts student Sumaiyah Patel has pioneered an innovative type of tea for the UK foodservice and retail market, as part of a product development competition run by the British Frozen Food Federation. The BFFF competition challenged UK students to demonstrate the potential of frozen within the premium food category. It aimed to uncover a … [Read more...]
Restaurants and bars slammed over lack of recycling
Restaurants, bars and night clubs are the worst in the industrial and service sectors for recycling their waste, it has emerged. For all the progress made by members of organisations such as the Sustainable Restaurant Association, it seems that many operators have a long way to go – but should beware publicity alerting their customers to their bad practices. At least 30% of … [Read more...]
Marc Charron appointed President of Tripadvisor for Business
In a move that demonstrates the importance and potential of its TripAdvisor for Business division, TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, has appointed Marc Charron as President of TripAdvisor for Business, the dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of TripAdvisor’s monthly site visitors. Charron reports to CEO and co-founder, Stephen … [Read more...]