One of Scotland’s leading oriental supermarket chains has praised the impact transformation of its EPOS systems has had on its business. Matthew’s Foods was originally founded in 1997 by managing director Matthew Ng as a catering supplies wholesaler serving Chinese and oriental restaurants in Glasgow. It opened its first retail outlet in the city in 1997, and since then has … [Read more...]
Love Drinks Announces Capture of El Bandarra Vermut
As the trend for vermouth gathers pace in the UK, Love Drinks has augmented its extensive portfolio with the capture of the colourful El Bandarra Vermut brand from Barcelona. El Bandarra is the brainchild of the Virgili brothers – the 6th generation from the Casa Berger Winery, which was set up in 1878 to the west of Barcelona. For 57 years the family sold their … [Read more...]
Beyond the Mini Bar: How Pantry Kiosks Can Extend Food Service in Hotels
Some people call them Smart Fridges. To others, they are known as Grab ‘n’ Go kiosks. Whatever you want to call them, a new generation of food vending systems is re-writing the rules on what you can sell in an unattended machine. Given their flexibility and the range of products you can include, hotels stand to gain as much as anyone from this innovation. Hotels have long … [Read more...]
Ex-TripAdvisor brand director creates first coffee machine review website
Bibium, the brand-independent industry leading provider of coffee solutions to the hospitality industry has today launched an online review site where commercial buyers can share experiences, browse, learn, review, compare and purchase coffee machines. Run by husband and wife team Wyatt Cavalier & Grace Carter-Cavalier, the new offering is based on the TripAdvisor model … [Read more...]
Derek Maher becomes ceda Vice-Chair
ceda are delighted to announce Derek Maher as their new Vice-Chair. Industry insiders will know Derek as MD and founder of Crystaltech, the UK’s largest independent company specialising in the installation and servicing of all makes and models of commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. At the ceda Board meeting in December 2018, Derek was formally appointed to the … [Read more...]