HMRC figures have revealed that the UK saw a total of 45 new distilleries in 2016, an increase of 17%. Including 5 known licence cancellations in 2016, this brings the total to an estimated 273 distilleries in the UK. Commenting on the figures, Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association said: “The rapid growth of distilleries, an increase of … [Read more...]
Turkish currency exchange rates boost catering equipment exports
Over the past five years the Turkish Currency has devalued significantly, providing importers all over the world with the opportunity to take advantage of low cost high-quality products. And they have…Turkish catering equipment is now the 7th biggest exporter of catering equipment in the world. So, the Turkish Government backed Horeca Cluster Turkey, is organising a … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Show 2017 Rational presents the new generation SelfCookingCenter combi oven
At The Restaurant Show visitors will experience the NEW generation SelfCookingCenter on stand GG21, 2-4th October at Olympia, London. The new generation SelfCookingCenter combi oven is now available as the XS version in unit sizes 6 x 2/3 GN and in the familiar unit sizes 6 x 1/1 GN to 20 x 2/1 GN. Offering customers more optimisations with the same functionality and … [Read more...]
First ready-made soft-boiled eggs launch in the UK
Brusco, a leading bulk ingredients supplier, has just launched the UK’s first ready-made soft-boiled eggs. Designed especially for the mass food service market where timing is everything, this product is an ingenious way of serving customers that classic breakfast favourite - dippy egg and soldiers - on a large scale. The eggs are supplied to industry in a pre-cooked form, … [Read more...]
Lecturers Banging the Competition Drum as the Student Chef Challenge Officially Opens for Entries
With the new college year underway and the Country Range Student Chef Challenge officially open for entries, star lecturer chefs Annmarie Farr and Darren Creed are banging the competition drum and encouraging more catering colleges and students to sign up. One of the most prestigious competitions in the student catering calendar, the Country Range Student Chef Challenge … [Read more...]