Yorkshire Tea claims to have come up with quicker and more convenient format of tea bag for busy caterers with the introduction of non-enveloped stringed and tagged tea bags.
Charcoal oven manufacturer INKA has revamped its range of ovens with a complete redesign, the addition of a number of new cooking features, and a move to UK manufacturing to improve lead time for customers.
Marketing agency Umi Digital has developed a special web package for independent hotel owners which is designed to help them increase their online presence and build more bookings through their own websites instead of through online travel agencies.
Tea manufacturer and distributor Tetley has launched a new compact boiler for caterers and hospitality businesses, ensuring boiling water is on hand throughout the day.
Soft drinks producer Feel Good Drinks has launched Feel Good Water, a blend of spring water, fruit juice B vitamins which it says is set to 'make a splash' in the water market in 2013.
MKN has introduced new technology into its HansDampf Compact and Junior model ovens which will enable chefs to do away with extraction hoods above ovens in their kitchens.
How can restaurants source good-quality bread? Is it sustainable for chefs to bake their own, what should you serve it with and is there money to be made from a freshly-baked loaf? Restaurant magazine posed just those questions for the latest issue.
A new app called iDon'tQ, which allows customers to make orders and pay without having to wait, is currently being trialled in selected cafes and pubs with the hope of cutting service time, increasing repeat business and ultimately generating more...
Two French entrepreneurs have combined Vietnamese agrictulture with French chocolate-making skills to create a new chocolate called Marou, which includes a variant specially created for use by chefs.
In-room entertainment systems supplier Quadriga has signed a distribution agreement with LobbyFriend – a private temporary social network for hotels, enabling them to communicate with guests during their stay.
Catering equipment supplier Nisbets has expanded its range of chef uniforms and has now exclusively introduced coloured uniforms courtesy of the new Colour by ChefWorks range.
Proof Drinks is introducing Swedish 'rock'n'roll attitude' lager Pistonhead to the UK on-trade market and is targeting venues which support live music.
Pipers Crisps has added a chorizo flavour to its range of artisan crisps using a specially-created chorizo made in a farmer and butcher's on-site charcuterie in Kirkby Malham, Yorkshire.
ChefTools, the exclusive UK distributor of the Pacojet, is now introducing the Kamado Joe indoor charcoal BBQ to the UK restaurant market for the first time.
Bed, bath and table linen supplier Richard Haworth has introduced an innovative non-shrink header to its Madison and Richmond towel ranges in a bid to improve the appearance of towels in hotels.
Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has launched a new heat pump system for restaurants which offers potential cost savings of up to 50 per cent compared with a gas boiler.
Hot Hotels, a new app for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry platforms, provides hotels with a means of getting rid of their perishable inventory, helping to fill otherwise unoccupied rooms.
Leading UK packaging supplier Tri-Star Packaging has introduced the Nibble Box to its refreshed range of solutions for caterers looking to enhance their takeaway or food-on-the-go offer.
Sushi cookery school Your Sushi is now offering training courses to professional chefs and restaurant groups in response to growing demand for training following changes to immigration laws.
Fenland celery, a variety of winter celery only grown in the Fens of East Cambridgeshire, is being made available to chefs operating in and around London this winter as it returns to the New Covent Garden market.
Babco Europe, producer of the Mickey Finn apple infused Irish whiskey, has added a new flavour to the range - Whipped Chocolate, Fruit & Nut, in time for Christmas.
Tara Smith, 'hair stylist to the stars' has joined forces with Sysco Guest Supply to create a new range of ethically-sound, yet luxurious toiletries for hotels.
Experienced app developer Appdragon has launched a smartphone application for enables restaurants to take complete mobile marketing control by allowing them to send bespoke offers to customers and potential customers by text message.
Frozen food and potato product manufacturer and supplier Lamb Weston has refreshed its range of cheese-based appetisers which it says are perfect for bar snacks.
Scottish brewer BrewDog is now selling its 28% ABV beer Ghost Deer in 60ml bottles in a bid to 'kill beer stereotypes' and teach drinkers that beer can be more than a 'pint of fizzy, apathetic, yellow lager’.
Cupari Wines, a new importer specialising in boutique wines from family-run wineries in Argentina, has launched in the UK and is targeting the on-trade market with its selection of 19 wines from five wineries, none of which were previously available in...
What is it like to work at the UK's best restaurant? That's the question Restaurant magazine asks in this month's issue as its editorial team spends a day with Brett Graham at the two Michelin-starred restaurant The Ledbury.
Eco-burner has introduced a special incentive for caterers looking to use an alternative to traditional gel and wick burners by launching a no fee, no lease loan option for its latest Chafo burner with no minimum fuel purchase.
New Forest Ice Cream has launched a mulled wine sorbet for caterers looking to add a seasonal dish with colour to their autumn, winter and Christmas menus.
Nyfred has launched Toastech, a new toaster for the catering and foodservice industries which can continuously deliver a slice of toast every 25 seconds.
Yorkshire-based bakers and pattissiers Just Desserts has launched its own-recipe Yorkshire Parkin for foodservice and hospitality businesses to serve up at Bonfire Night and beyond.
Miele Professional is to launch a new commercial tumble dryer which is heated using hot water, virtually eliminating running costs for hoteliers and efficiently making use of existing energy.
An independent complaints panel has ordered producer Laverstoke Park Farm to change the labels on its bottles of ale and lager because it thinks the images on them could appeal to children.
Hilden, supplier of linen products and related services, has launched a solution for the hotel industry, fitting laundry with ultra-frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, making it easier to track stock.
Facewatch, the crime prevention scheme set up by Gordon's Wine Bar managing director Simon Gordon, has formed a partnership with charity Crimestoppers and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to better tackle crime.
Pimhill Farm in Shropshire has launched a muesli which leaves out wheat or nuts, allowing hotels, restaurants and pubs to give customers with allergies or intolerances a wider choice at breakfast.
Hotel multi-media supplier Locatel has acquired technology company Docomo Intertouch Europe following a partnership deal with Hoist, which it says will allow it to offer a greater number of services to its customers.
Restaurant reservations service OpenTable, the owner of TopTable, has launched a new service for its customers which allows them to create a mobile version of their restaurant's website.
Sector skills council People 1st has launched Apprentice 1st, an online portal which allows employers, learners and training providers to access all aspects of an apprenticeship, including coursework, assessments and practical training material, from...
Catering supplier Nisbets has added two new Waring Belgian waffle makers to its range of kitchen equipment products describing both as 'profitable additions' to any foodservice operation.
A successful marketing expert and restaurateur have teamed up to launch a book for those looking for tips and advice on how to run their restaurant well during the recession.
Foodservice poultry supplier Plusfood has expanded its frozen Hot ‘n’ Kickin’ range to include a chicken fillet covered in the crispy coating with a kick of chilli that has become a signature of the product range.
Luxury Belgian chocolates supplier Pierre Ledent has launched a new Christmas range of chocolates for hospitality businesses to use as after-dinner treats, and at festive parties and events.
Hospitality technology solutions provider the Robot Pub Group has launched a new range of self-serve tables for pubs and bars, allowing customers to pour their own beer and keep up-to-date with their bill in real time.
