The Caterlink Foundation has partnered with the School Food Plan to launch a new best practice online platform for primary and secondary schools. What Works Well is an online hub dedicated to helping schools share ideas and practical tips on how to create an effective and inspirational food culture. With the support of The Caterlink Foundation – the charitable arm of state … [Read more...]
Boom Bites wins Culinary Product Development Challenge
After months of hard work, on Wednesday 23 April SuperBoom were declared the winners of Automatic Vending Association’s 2014 Culinary Product Development Challenge, with their highly innovative healthy snack, Boom Bites. Aimed at gym users, Boom Bites, developed by students at University College Birmingham (UCB), are a low calorie two-in-one combination of fruit and oats. They … [Read more...]
New Coconut Water rehydration drink hits UK
A new rehydration drink powered by coconut water and naturally containing all five essential electrolytes has been introduced to the UK market. Targeted at the booming coconut water market and wellbeing beverage sector, Coco5 is a highly backed brand, developed by a team of top American professional sports medicine and nutrition experts and is one of the fastest growing … [Read more...]
Record Results for Chip Week 2014
Chip Week 2014 (17-23 February) received massive support, achieving an incredible £5million worth of coverage and reaching over 163 million consumers. In the run up to, and during the Week, Potato Council’s Chip Skills Programme actively supported chip shops across the country, encouraging businesses to make the most of the lucrative platform. At a time when chips were being … [Read more...]
ME London appoints Juan Asín as General Manager
Juan Asín has been appointed the General Manager of ME London, bringing 20 years of experience in the hotel industry to the team, having held a number of senior posts, both with Meliá Hotels International and with other major companies, such as Park Hyatt and Westin, in London and abroad. Alex Hugot, VP of ME by Meliá, said of the appointment: ‘Juan is one of the very … [Read more...]