Review website TripAdvisor is launching an online platform which will allow all independent hotels and B&Bs to access services only previously available to major online travel agencies, booking engines and hotel chains.
Warewashing specialist Hobart has launched an environmentally-friendly range of detergents and rinse aids for use in its own equipment and other brands.
Catering equipment manufacturer Burco has launched an innovative ‘Plug and Go’ countertop range of cooking units for chefs looking to make the most of limited kitchen space and reduce overheads.
Consolis Payments has launched a small, low-cost EPoS system for small and medium sized businesses to enable customers to pay bills in a variety of ways.
Cornish cider-maker Rattler has created a lower-alcohol draught version of its 6% abv cloudy cider Rattler Original in response to demand for a draught cider that can be served at festivals and on-trade outlets.
P&G Professional has created special cleaning packs for operators who are just starting out in the hospitality sector which it says will help them create the right impression from the start.
Market research firm BDRC Continental, a leading provider of hospitality intelligence, has combined its three main customer experience programmes for hotels and meeting venues under one brand - VenueVerdict.
Nespresso has partnered with French Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco to create Crealto - a Nespresso Grand Cru coffee inspired by gastronomy - which will be exclusively available to business customers for a limited period this summer.
Lancashire-based root vegetable grower Huntapac has launched a packet of crisps using its vegetables which will be exclusively available to wholesale buyers.
Futura Foods, which earlier this year launched its Yamas! range of Greek and Cypriot cheeses into foodservice, has launched a Chilli variant of its Halloumi Burger Slices.
Electrolux Professional has updated its 'green & clean' hood dishwasher with new innovations including an efficient water pre-heating system and an automatic de-lime cycle.
Chef Bruno Loubet's new restaurant Grain Store, which unusually places vegetables, instead of meat or fish at the heart of its dishes, is put under scrutiny in the July issue of Restaurant magazine.
Cloud-based hotel management and distribution system provider Guestline has launched a mobile module for its Rezlynx web-based Property Management System (PMS).
The Balvenie, a range of single malts crafted by ‘malt master’ David Stewart, has launched Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 - a one-off’ single malt married from 12 casks of the distillery’s precious stocks of aged spirit.
A former restaurateur turned professional actor has created a small theatre company which can perform small, stripped down plays in areas of hotels, restaurants or pubs.
Kitchen equipment and ingredients provider Cream Supplies has added bubble tea to its range, with a variety of mixed and juice-based ‘bubbles’ available to chefs this summer.
Yorkshire-based pork producer Three Little Pigs has secured a national trade distribution deal for its range of rare breed, high welfare, air-dried English chorizos and salamis.
Beer Academy sommelier Nigel Sadler has published a book to simplify the food and beer pairing process for those interested in matching dishes with beer.
The Society of Vintners - a consortium of family-owned, independent wine sellers – has launched a new range of wines aimed exclusively at the on-trade.
Yorkshire-based bakers and pâtissiers Just Desserts has created a range of individual tarts for foodservice buyers which will be launched later this month.
Instant coffee giant Nescafé has launched Nescafé Azera out-of-home – the brand’s first instant barista-style coffee for hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK.
To coincide with its 150th anniversary, English gin distiller Hayman Distillers is relaunching its range of Hayman's Gin in order to better emphasise the company's history as a family distiller.
Following the success of Zafran Food Company’s saffron and rosewater ice cream, the company has brought out a pure rosewater flavour to complement the range and to offer a lighter dessert option.
Thermometer manufacturer ETI has released a new backlit version of its Thermapen to allow caterers to cook safely during the summer's outside events, even those held in the evening or when light is poor.
Drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark is aiming to help restaurants, hotels and pubs bring more diversity to their wine lists by adding a number of new agency and boutique wineries to its portfolio.
Leicestershire-based speciality coffee producer Cherizena has launched a new range of sachets of branded coffee for use in the bedrooms of boutique hotels and guesthouses.
Scandanavian warewashing machine supplier Wexiödisk has launche d a new double-width hood combi washer, building on the success of its WD-6 Duplus single hood warewasher.
Tilda is helping caterers cash in on the growing consumer demand for its Easy Cook Basmati & Wild Rice with the launch of enhanced value packs that will serve up improved returns for operators.
Fourth has developed new software that can provide hospitality businesses of all sizes to analyse all aspects of the business, from labour, to purchasing and profits, at the touch of a button.
Wholesale food supplier country range has launched a new range of chicken products, allowing caterers to prepare wraps, stir-fries, burgers and sharing patters.
Biochemistry firm Omega Ingredients has announced a new partnership to distribute a range of Italian citrus essential oils in the UK - some of which can be used by chefs as ingredients in innovative meals.
Pastry manufacturer Pidy has unveiled its 2013 range of foodservice dessert items which includes fruity cups, pastry shapes and a selection of sweet crumbles.
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has released a new version of its guide to the best bottled beers - the Good Bottled Beer Guide features over 1,800 beers.
Under the Lec Commercial brand, professional appliance manufacturer Glen Dimplex has launched a range of sustainable, environmentally-friendly bottle coolers.
Blender manufacturer Vitamix were in attendance at the Caffé Culture Show earlier this week, showcasing their full range of products for restaurants and pubs, including the flexible BarBoss Advance machine.
Catering equipment supplier Magrini has extended its range of kitchen blenders for the café market with the launch of the Blendtec Chef blender, on show at the Caffé Culture Show today (stand G4).
Italian espresso machine manufacturer N&W Global is exhibiting at the Caffé Culture Show today and tomorrow (15-16 May), with its latest table-top coffee machine – Karisma – on show at stand C31.
Café and coffee shop design experts Café Design will be situated at stand A33 during the Caffé Culture show this week, showcasing ‘Remote Designer’ – a nationwide service which aims to cut design costs for the business.
Costa Coffee has announced the launch of Cost Ice – a strategic re-brand of its Ice Cold Costa range – in a bid to drive summer sales for its ‘Proud to Serve’ (PTS) business customers.
