Mechline enhances its effective FOG Management Solutions with addition of New Food Waste Strainer

ceda Platinum Partner Mechline Developments has enhanced its comprehensive lineup of Food and FOG management solutions with the addition of a unique, easy to fit, Food Waste Strainer for commercial kitchen sinks. Mechline’s Food Waste Strainer has been designed to make it easy for kitchen staff to prevent food waste particles from entering the drainage system, which helps protect drains from blockages and prolong the service intervals of grease traps/interceptors. Used in conjunction with Mechline’s BioCeptor, the Food Waste Strainer forms part of a highly effective and hygienic comprehensive grease management system.

The Food Waste Strainer fits completely and securely into standard size [600 x 450 mm] commercial kitchen sink bowls, in order to capture food particles rinsed from dirty dishes and prevent them making their way into the drainage system. Designed with a rubber seal edge and raised angles on the front end, the Food Waste Strainer helps guide food particles into an integrated food waste basket, which can then easily be removed and emptied into the food waste digester, or food waste bin, as appropriate, leaving no mess in the sink for staff to deal with! The whole system is easy to remove, enabling periodic cleaning through the dishwasher, which helps staff maintain good hygiene practice.

Commercial kitchens are increasingly being held responsible for Fat, Oil and Grease [FOG] blockages and face scrutiny should they fail to take the necessary action in preventing FOG making its way into sewers. In some cases this ‘necessary action’ is being rigidly defined as the installation of standalone grease traps, which are not always the best solution. Standalone grease traps can quickly fill with food particles and grease and require emptying often, which presents a hygiene issue in the commercial kitchen, is costly and an inconvenience. Mechline’s combined grease management system, BioCeptor, used in conjunction with the New Food Waste Strainer, is an all-encompassing highly effective and efficient drain maintenance system, which does not require emptying as often as traditional standalone grease traps.

Adrian Watson, Director of Food, from the Sir John Fitzgerald Pub Group remarks: “Mechline’s food waste strainer is fantastic! We’ve had it on trial it at our Ridley Arms site for 3 weeks and it’s made a real, noticeable difference. Before, we had a hard job keeping food out of the drainage system, with just a sink plug upstand that would become clogged and leave an unpleasant mess in the sink to clean. But now, with the food waste strainer, it couldn’t be easier. We just rinse the food into the basket, take the basket out, empty it, replace it and voila! It’s simple, practical, effective – and a lot more hygienic”.

Mechline’s New Food Waste Strainer is designed to reduce the build-up of food waste sediment in the drainage system, and in grease traps/interceptors, which helps to prolong their service intervals. For Mechline’s BioCeptor, this means that fewer food particles are able to make their way into the F.I.T unit, so the system takes longer to reach its capacity and can continue working effectively for even longer.

BioCeptor utilises the traditional principles of entrapment and retention alongside the natural process of bioremediation. Its first component, the FOG, Intercept and Treatment (F.I.T) unit, slows down the flow of wastewater discharged from a food service operation and intercepts FOG. Its second component, the GreasePak bio-fluid dosing module, doses naturally occurring, Multi-Strain Grease Degrader (MSGD) fluid into the F.I.T unit, which contains in excess of 500 million bacteria per gram, specially selected to permanently break down the captured FOG. BioCeptor not only prevents FOG from reaching the drain, but also prolongs the time it takes for the F.I.T unit to reach its capacity, which reduces the frequency of servicing/cleaning needed.

BioCeptor and the new Food Waste Strainer are part of Mechline’s expanding portfolio of waste and environmental products, which also includes the fully accredited and proven GreasePak system, as an effective standalone grease management solution, and the on-site end-of-life food waste biodigester, Waste2O, which comes supported with guidance and advice on the prevention and reduction of food waste via the Food Waste Reduction Programme (FWRP).

For more information on Mechline’s Food and FOG management solutions please visit: www.mechline.com/drainmanagement

Hobart’s New Two-Level Washer Stands in a Category of its Own

After previews across Europe, ceda Platinum Partner Hobart’s category-defying new TWO-LEVEL WASHER is now available in the UK. The machine makes ground-breaking strides in time, energy, water and space saving while doubling the capacity and productivity of a conventional hood-type, by way of an additional washing chamber.

With space at a premium in modern kitchens, the machine’s two wash chambers offer the ultimate in flexibility. At peak times, for instance, a utensil wash programme can take care of heavily soiled pots, pans and cutlery in the lower compartment, while up to three racks of dishes can be washed on a separate programme in the upper level. The specially designed utensil wash programme also eliminates the requirement for manual pre-treatment of heavily soiled ware in a separate sink, the space for which is often not available in smaller sites.

Crucially, though the machine’s capacity may be double that of a conventional hood-type, the water and detergent usage remains the same.

The Two-Level Washer’s water consumption is monitored constantly via Hobart’s SENSO-ACTIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT function. For low amounts of soil, water consumption remains low; when it detects increased levels of soil, it increases water levels, helping to reduce operating costs by 20% when compared to a conventional machine.

The machine’s GENIUS-X² FINE FILTER SYSTEM cleans soiled water in just three steps, reducing detergent consumption by up to 35%. Coarse soil and food waste are collected in the strainer basket, preventing them from reaching the tank.

Tim Bender, Sales Director, Hobart Equipment Division comments: “Some four years in research and development, the Two-Level Washer demonstrates Hobart’s superior innovation prowess in action. The machine is not only the decade’s most important launch, it represents the future of warewashing – the very embodiment of doing more with less.”

Hobart will be staging an exclusive week-long open house at its Peterborough HQ (30th Sept-4th Oct) enabling dealers and consultants to get to grips with the latest machine. Each day between 10am-2pm, the company will be staging a series of demos of the new Two-Level Washer, as well as introducing new warewash and cooking innovations. Lunch is also provided. Dealer and consultant teams looking to attend should RSVP to wwsocial@hobartuk.com by September 27th with a preferred date of attendance and indication of party size.

Hoshizaki UK’s Technical Manager Appointed Fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration

Stuart Kayes, Technical Manager for ceda Platinum Partner, Hoshizaki UK, has been appointed Fellow for the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)– the highest level of membership which is selectively granted to leaders within the refrigeration industry.

Having worked within the refrigeration sector for over 25 years, 15 of which has been with global refrigeration and ice maker suppliers, Hoshizaki, Stuart Kayes has successfully demonstrated his long-term involvement in the sector in addition to his impressive theoretical and practical skill to IOR.

As well as his extensive length of service, list of technical qualifications and proven skill, the IOR were also impressed by Stuart’s involvement with various initiatives which fall outside of his role as technical manager for Hoshizaki UK. For example, Stuart has been heavily involved in promoting various initiatives surrounding World Refrigeration Day and Women in Engineering. For example, in order to generate digital World Refrigeration Day exposure, Stuart visited the Gram factory in Denmark and shared an image of an industrial gram ammonia compressor, made in 1960. Likewise, Stuart was involved in promoting ‘RACHP’ and ‘Woman in Engineering’s’ collaborated ‘100 for 100 campaign’. As a result of this campaign, female membership of the IOR increased by 50%.

Having successfully proven his fellowship suitability via a series of assessments, Stuart Kayes is delighted to see his achievements be formally recognised by IOR to the highest degree:

“It is an honour to be accepted as a Fellow of IOR having been a member for over 10 years. The IOR is a fantastic organisation which I feel a close affinity to, providing members of all ages with the opportunity to share knowledge, raise awareness of key initiatives and most importantly work towards a better future for refrigeration.

In addition to thanking IOR for this membership advance, I would also like to thank Hoshizaki UK for their ongoing support in my work with IOR, as well as for their continued engagement with the foodservice industry.”

Simon Frost, Director of Hoshizaki UK & Ireland is also thrilled to hear the news of Stuart’s IOR fellowship:

“On behalf of the entire Hoshizaki UK team, I would like to congratulate Stuart on his prestigious IOR fellowship. It’s a privilege to be working alongside such a senior member of the IOR, which can only have benefits for both Hoshizaki and our customer base.”

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is an independent registered charity run for the public benefit with a membership of over 2200 individuals reflecting the diversity of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector. The Institute provides a central resource for people from all over the world to improve the application of refrigeration and allied fields for the general good of society with particular emphasis on environment, efficiency, safety and innovation.

Since stepping into its seventh decade, Hoshizaki continues to lead in the development of professional refrigerated and ice solutions. Through the development of pioneering technologies, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to a fully sustainable industry, Hoshizaki remains at the forefront of the foodservice sector.

For more information on Hoshizaki, please see www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

For more information on IOR, please see https://ior.org.uk/

Synergy Grill Technology seal an exclusive spare parts and accessories deal with First Choice Group

ceda Silver Partner, Synergy Grill Technology, is delighted to announce that their entire spare parts and accessories range will be exclusively supplied by the UK’s number one spare parts provider, First Choice Group. This is thanks to a Master Distribution Agreement (MDA) which will see First Choice Group stock the UK’s largest quantity of OEM Synergy Grill Technology spare parts.

This exciting partnership serves to strengthen Synergy’s accessibility throughout the UK market with operators now able to purchase Synergy spare parts and accessories via First Choice Group’s professional, fast and convenient supply system which is widely praised throughout the commercial equipment sector.

As part of this exclusive deal, Synergy Grill Technology will also gain access to First Choice’s prestigious training and meeting facilities which they will utilise to give Synergy customers a more central base for demonstrations and guidance.

Synergy Grill Technology is the only British supplier to be exclusively available via First Choice Group and Justin Cadbury, Chairman of Synergy Grill Technology pinpoints this agreement as yet another milestone in the ongoing accessibility of Synergy Grills:

“As well as this partnership being the perfect platform for Synergy Grill Technology to grow further throughout the UK catering industry, the fact that Synergy Grill Technology is the only British supplier to exclusively sell their spare part parts through First Choice reinforces Synergy’s ‘Made in Britain’ philosophy. The fact that we’ve agreed exclusivity to First Choice Group encapsulates exactly how highly we regard the First-Choice brand and we have every confidence that by working together, both Synergy Grill Technology and First Choice customers will be the ultimate benefactors.”

First Choice Group Managing Director, John Whitehouse said of the agreement, “We are delighted to have signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Synergy Grill Technology, particularly given their new, fast-growing manufacturer status which First Choice Group are committed to supporting.”

In order to ensure the best service, Synergy Grill Technology and First Choice Group will be working closely together to ensure all spare parts, accessories and information such as manuals, specifications and photos are kept up to date. Specially trained customers service advisors will also be able to offer First Choice Group customers expert guidance on parts and accessories for Synergy Grill Technology’s equipment range.

Utilising the very latest patented technology, Synergy Grills produce a better cook result, require less ventilation and are one of the easiest grills to clean. Instead of adding to the ever-growing number of fatbergs, the grill simply atomises the fat thereby eradicating the need for fat trays. This means that operators just vacuum up any remaining dust at the end of service.

For further information Synergy Grill Technology, visit www.synergygrill.com, call 01480 811000 or email info@synergygrill.com.

For further information on First Choice Group, visit https://www.firstchoice-cs.co.uk/manufacturers/synergy-grill/ or download the ‘First Choice Catering Spares’ app (available on iOS and Android).

Hoshizaki Appoints North-West Account Manager

ceda Platinum Partner, Hoshizaki, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Currie to the UK sales team.

Chris joins Hoshizaki UK with an impressive background in catering equipment sales, along with a speciality in refrigeration having previously worked for the likes of Foster Refrigeration and Viessmann Refrigeration Systems.

Within his role as ‘Account Manager for the North West’, Chris will be responsible for managing Hoshizaki-Gram sales, building relationships with dealers across the region and working closely with the UK sales team.

Speaking of his new role with leading refrigeration and ice machine supplier, Hoshizaki, Chris comments: “I am thrilled to be joining Hoshizaki’s UK sales team and to be returning to the refrigeration and ice machine division of commercial equipment sales. Hoshizaki and Gram are among the most respected names in the sector and I can’t wait to represent them within the market.”

Simon Frost, Director of Hoshizaki UK & Ireland, shares in Chris’s delight: “Chris’s impressive sales history and knowledge of the refrigeration market are just some of the many attributes that make him the ideal candidate for this role. We are confident that he will help us to build our presence across the North West as well as provide dealers within this region with the very best sales support.”

Engineered to perform in the most demanding of environments, Hoshizaki supply world-leading sustainable cold solutions across the globe. Since creating Japan´s first fully automatic ice maker, Hoshizaki’s range has continued to grow with ice makers, dispensers, refrigerators, freezers, and sushi cases featuring in their current portfolio.

For more information on Hoshizaki, please see www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

New Rational Starter Kits: Best Cooking Results Guaranteed

ceda Platinum Partner Rational now makes it even easier for customers to achieve perfect cooking results with their SelfCookingCenter from day one. The market leader for combi-steamers has created two starter kits that include the most important accessories for grilling and the applications in the snack & bake area.

“The starter packages are designed for our customers to immediately have the accessories to hand that are required for their preferred cooking applications,” states Simon Lohse, Managing Director, RATIONAL UK, explaining the focus of the respective packages.

The Grill kit includes the cross and stripe grill grate, grilling and roasting tray, CombiFry and a grid (stainless steel), whilst the Snack & Bake package consists of three unperforated roasting and baking trays, the Multibaker as well as a granite-enameled container. The original 1/1 GN accessories are perfectly tailored to the Rational units to ensure optimum cooking and baking results. Simon Lohse continues, “Just like our combi-steamers, our accessories stand for high quality to support our customers in the best possible way”.

RATIONAL is the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment and with the VarioCookingCenter and the SelfCookingCenter, the company delivers all a commercial kitchen’s thermal cooking requirements. Together, the two appliances offer the best cooking solutions. For information and brochures, or to come to a free demonstration, call +44 (0)1582 480388, freephone 0800 389 2944 or visit www.rational-online.com

Summer 2019 Newsletter from Boss Contract Furniture

Dear Friends,

With Summer nearly over and Autumn on its way we are pleased to announce that we have had our best Summer ever with orders from our Distributors reaching an all time high, so thank you to all who supported us, we hope the experience was a good one.

Through you we have Supplied 19 full School Dining Rooms, 9 Ministry of Defence Projects, 2 Premiership Football Club Dining Rooms, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Haven Hotel in Poole, Outdoor Dining Areas at Astra Zeneca and Queens College in Taunton, 4 Staff Dining Areas, and many more.

All that is now History as we look ahead to the Rest of the Year.

Schools continue to refurbish their dining areas throughout the year, not just Summer, hotels start looking to update their Banquette Furniture ahead of the busy Banquet Season and, dare I say it, Christmas.

Please remember that we at BOSS CONTRACT FURNITURE LTD are here for you so you can add furniture to the list of products you supply to your customers. We will go to meet them, on your behalf and discuss their requirements etc… We will then feed everything back to you to add your margin and send back to them. IT REALLY WORKS. 19 Schools and 9 M.O.D Projects in the Summer alone proves this.

Call Jon on 07834 456812.

Hobart Launches ‘Complete Package’ Sales Solution for Dealers

ceda Platinum Partner, Hobart, is set to unveil a dealer exclusive ‘complete package’ sales solution offering a warewasher, delivery, installation and a two-year all-inclusive service plan for less than the published price of a machine on its own.

Helping distributors drive equipment sales into the second half of the business year, the Complete Package offer is available across a selection of the company’s best-selling models on a 24-month interest-free payment plan, allowing end users to spread the cost of ownership and manage cash flow more effectively.

Hobart has created an exclusive online margin calculator, with all relevant information in one place, so dealers can work smarter to build bespoke ‘one stop shop’ quotations, adding in desired discount as required. The package includes class-leading glasswashers, undercounter and hood type models and has been created to offer ultimate simplicity for both dealers and their customers alike.

Crucially, by using a finance plan, dealers can upsell customers to the high spec machine they require, not just the one they think they can afford. As sole lender, Hobart immediately assumes all the risk at the very outset of the deal and approves 99% of all applications, leaving dealers free to chalk up the sale and add it to the bottom line.

Tim Bender, Sales Director, Hobart Equipment Division comments: “We’re in constant dialogue with our distributor partners and when it comes to sales solutions, the call from them is always emphatic, ‘give us simplicity and the right tools to develop new business!’. The Complete Package is a wholly unique proposition that means distributors can quickly and efficiently specify the right package deal for end users, helping them realise their own operational and sustainability ambitions while driving margin.”

Hobart’s Complete Package is exclusive to UK catering equipment distributors. To find out more, visit: www.hobartuk.com/tcp today!

Hobart UK has now aligned its Warewash and Cooking divisions into one single sales and administration known simply as the Hobart Equipment Division. To learn more, visit: www.hobartuk.com or call 0844 888 7777.

Heavy Hitting Refrigeration from Liebherr at Host

Heavy Duty and Adaptable

ceda Platinum partner Liebherr’s range of heavy duty, large capacity refrigerators and freezers deliver on food safety, and also have features like door cabinets that can be split and reassembled to enable delivery into tight spaces. The latest stable door models, the GKPV 6577 and GGPV 6577 refrigerator and freezer offer big capacities. They also operate very efficiently in the high ambient temperatures of busy commercial kitchens.

Liebherr GB Ltd will form part of Liebherr’s impressive presence at Host 2019 in Milan, October 18-22 and we would like to invite all ceda members and colleagues who are planning to be there this year to call by and see us. Key launches at Host from Liebherr will include: new Blacksteel models, new counter top freezers, the new Blackline range and the new stable door models; the GKPv 6755 and GGPv 6577.

For further product information and advice contact: 03330 147 888, or visit https://home.liebherr.com/en/gbr/commercial-appliances/commercial-appliances.html

Rational Announce New Festive Gift Promotion

ceda Platinum Partner, Rational UK, the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment, have announced the launch of their exciting Festive Gift 2019 promotion. Operators can order a new VarioCookingCenter delivered with all the trimmings; getting them ready in time for the festive season.

Operators taking part in the promotion will receive a Rational Festive Gift promotional package worth up to £2,000. The promotion runs from 1st September through to the 31st December 2019 and is based on the purchase of a new VarioCookingCenter model, best suited to their hot food preparation requirements.

“This fantastic promotion ensures that operators will have everything they need to successfully deliver faster and consistent results throughout one of the busiest times of the catering calendar. End-users taking advantage of the Festive Gift promotion will receive: free installation, accessories, a cleaning kit, plus an exclusive Academy by a Rational Corporate Chef.” comments Adam Knights, Marketing Director, Rational UK.

The VarioCookingCenter provides increased flexibility in the kitchen, whilst saving operators money, time, space and energy. The multifunctional appliance replaces kettles, large pots, bratt pans, fryers and griddles, saving 30%+ kitchen space. It cooks up to four times faster, and saves up to 40% in energy use, compared to conventional appliances.

Operators can find out more about the promotion and terms and conditions by contacting their Rational representative.

Rational is the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment and, with the VarioCookingCenter and the SelfCookingCenter, the company delivers all a commercial kitchen’s thermal cooking requirements. Together, the two appliances offer the best cooking solutions. For information and brochures, or to come to a free VarioCookingCenter or SelfCookingCenter Live demonstration, call +44 (0)1582 480388, freephone 0800 389 2944 or visit www.rational-online.com