Aqua Cure’s iMeter Further Optimised for Espresso Machines

After considered consultation with their customers, Aqua Cure have revised their exclusive Bluetooth / WiFi connected flow meter especially with espresso machines in mind.

The new iMeter mini features a high sensitivity turbine (the wheel which measures the literage passing through the meter) which provides more accuracy in speciality coffee applications. This accuracy is crucial when a single shot of espresso measures around 30ml.

The iMeter provides water volume and filter capacity data to users’ smartphones via Bluetooth and can also send data to cloud based software via WiFi using the optional iHub. This allows users to check remaining filter capacity without ever having to visit site – currently a unique proposition.

The iMeter and iHub can be easily retrofitted to existing filter system installations and is suitable for
all major brands.

For more information visit www.aquacure.co.uk/imeter

Hoshizaki Become an Altius Accredited Vendor

ceda Platinum Partner Hoshizaki UK, manufacturers of the pioneering Gram and Snowflake refrigeration and ice machine ranges, has announced that they have become an Altius accredited vendor.

Altius, experts in supply chain, assurance and compliance, carried out a series of vigorous independent assessments before granting Hoshizaki UK with verified vendor accreditation. This prestigious accreditation recognises Hoshizaki UK to be a competent equipment supplier whom accurately meet stringent health and safety compliances, in addition to various financial and insurance requirements.

Through receiving this accreditation, Hoshizaki UK have once again proven their commitment to their customers, providing them with an official stamp of reassurance for the competency of Hoshizaki products and services as Simon Frost, Director UK & Ireland at Hoshizaki UK comments:

“We are delighted to have received official vendor accreditation from Altius, particularly given our brand mission to satisfy the requirements of professional clients and applications which health and safety is a big part of.”

Simon continues:

“Now when a customer purchases a Hoshizaki refrigeration or ice maker, they can not only guarantee the best quality and efficiency, but they can also rest assure that the very best health and safety standards have been followed.”

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

For more information on Altius, please see https://www.altiusva.com/

Getting the Water Recipe Right

At ceda Silver Partner BRITA, we know that correct water treatment in the catering sector is an issue and knowledge can
be limited. We offer a comprehensive training session that benefits all those who install, sell and
maintain water fed catering equipment and need to know how to get the water recipe right.

Our training covers various topics including:

• Water hardness: what it does and why it occurs
• What to test for in water and how
• What can be done to prevent scale
• How to correctly install BRITA water filters for combi ovens, dishwashers, waterboilers, brat
  pans and coffee machines

We offer sessions to suit the customer, either at our offices in Bicester or at a location convenient
for your attendees.

If you are interested in attending or arranging a training session please contact Chris Fay cfay@brita.co.uk or call 07973 758247.

The Proof Is In The Proofing: Hoshizaki Expand Their Baker Portfolio With The State-Of-The-Art Baker GA 950

ceda Platinum Partner, refrigeration giants Hoshizaki, unveil the latest edition to their bakery specific range, the GA
950: a top-of-the-range 3-in-1 refrigerator/freezer/prover.

Designed to help bakers keep their cool, the GA 950 boasts pioneering baking specific
technology and individual program settings, the most desirable of which being the GA 950’s
proofing profile. Not only does this innovative profile allow bakers to achieve a perfect
dough rise, but this profile can be set to prove outside of a bakers’ working hours, thus
eradicating the conventional need for staff to return to the bakery in the early hours of the
morning in order to check the dough.

Going the extra mile to ensure easy baking process, the GA 950 also features an intuitive 7-
inch touch display, as Roz Scourfield, National Sales Manager at Hoshizaki UK, goes on to
explain:

“The GA 950’s display screen eases baking process by providing bakers with a
clear overview of the current process status at all times. In addition to this, the
operator is able to choose between 8 pre-set standard programs for an
exceptionally easy start-up. For further baking flexibility, bakers can even make
their own profiles, tailoring the GA 950’s settings according to their menus and
bakery offering.”

Temperature, humidity and time settings can also be made thank to the GA 950’s
technology being backed by a powerful steam generator – a unique combination which
automatically takes the dough through all processes, no matter if its frozen or chilled, being
proved or retarded. An air circulation system also provides indirect cooling and
temperature stability in order to best protect bakery products, preventing issues such as
skin-forming and drying-out of products.

Based on award winning design principles, the GA 950 is complete with a right hand hinged
reversible door with lock, automatic door closing, pedal door opener, LED lighting and 25
sets of adjustable trayslides (400mm x 600mm and 600mm x 800mm).
The new GA 950 comes with a comprehensive three-year part and labour warranty as
standard.

The price for the Baker GA 950 range starts from £10730+VAT (HC model). For
more information on the Baker range, or to find out about the other appliances in
the Hoshizaki portfolio, please see www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

Hoshizaki goes sub-zero in new blast chilling and freezing launch

ceda Platinum Partner Hoshizaki, the world’s leading refrigeration and ice machine manufacturer, has announced the expansion of its popular Snowflake portfolio, with an innovative 2-in-1 blast chiller and freezer range.

Engineered to perform in the most demanding of environments, the new units are capable of quickly and efficiently blast chilling and freezing cooked foods, all in one unit, without affecting the taste or texture. This is achieved thanks to protective hard and soft cycles which switch from a chilling/freezing mode, to a storage mode, via an advanced automatic timer. Available in a variety of sizes, the Snowflake Blast Chiller and Freezer series is designed to meet the fundamental requirements of cook-chill/freeze  operations through durable materials, sturdy design, perfect performance and instant convenience.

Made from the highest quality, non-corrosive stainless steel, the new Blast Chiller/Freezer units not only provide outstanding reliability, but are also exceptionally easy to clean thanks to their ergonomic design. Smooth surfaces, rounded internal corners, removable shelves and an easily accessible fan and evaporator add to the exceptional ease of maintenance of these units.

For kitchens lacking in space yet looking for a unit that has substantial blast chilling/freezing capacity within a single unit, then the deceivingly generous undercounter SBU 20 HL boasts a 20kg chilling capacity, 12kg freezing capacity and 5 rack positions. The largest unit within the four-wide Snowflake Blast range is the SBU 40 HT which boasts an impressive 42kg chilling capacity, 25kg freezing capacity in addition to 10 rack positions.

The new Snowflake Blast Chillers/Freezers also feature incredibly fast chill/freeze times making the units exceptionally well-suited to fast-paced catering facilities as Roz Scourfield, National Sales Manager at Hoshizaki UK, delights:

“The Hoshizaki Snowflake 2-in-1Blast Chiller/Freezer range features some of the quickest and safest blast chilling/freezing times available on the market. To put this statement into perspective, operators of the SBU 40 HT can chill foods from as high as +90°c down to just +3°c in just 90 minutes, complying with the best practice guidance set by the Food Standards Authority. Fast forward a further 150 minutes, and an item can be frozen to a temperature as low as -18 °. The new Blast Chiller/Freezer range is yet another example of Hoshizaki’s commitment to offering operators exceptionally convenient, efficient and innovative catering solutions.”

The new Snowflake Blast Chiller/Freezer range comes with a comprehensive two-year part and labour warranty as standard.

The price for the Snowflake Blast Chiller/Freezer range starts from £3510+VAT.

For more information on the Snowflake Blast Chiller/Freezer range, or to find out about the other appliances in the Hoshizaki portfolio, please see http://www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

Rational operators promotion closing date extended

ceda Platinum Partner Rational UK are extending their Don’t Worry! Help is on the Way promotion. Recognising environmental concerns, the promotion that invites operators to invest in the future, is being extended by an additional two months.  

By replacing traditional catering equipment and investing in their future with a new multifunctional VarioCookingCenter 211 or 311 model by 31st August 2019, Rational will pay for the operator’s installation, plus give them £1,000 for their unwanted equipment that will be collected and recycled responsibly. 

By taking part in the promotion, launched in April, operators can now stop worrying about the cost of replacing large and inefficient kitchen appliances. The functions of traditional bratt pans, boiling kettles, fryers, boilers or griddles have evolved into the Rational VarioCookingCenter, providing increased flexibility in the kitchen, whilst saving operators money, time, space and energy. 

“This end-user promotion designed to support operators in their decision making process when purchasing thermal cooking equipment. We are focusing on recycling, by helping to remove old outdated equipment and replacing it with future technology, the VarioCookingCenter” comments
Adam Knights, Marketing Director, Rational UK. 

He continues “By extending the promotion, it means that even more operators will have the opportunity to take advantage of having their outdated equipment removed from their premises and replaced with a maximum energy efficiency multifunctional appliance, saving them electricity costs every day.” 

Operators wanting to save the planet as well as the pounds 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

Active Food Systems, manufacturers of ceda Silver Partner, Synergy Grill, has announced that they have become the first commercial chargrill manufacturer to be awarded Accredited Supplier status by the Carbon Trust. This accreditation means that Active Food Systems are now listed on the Carbon Trust’s Green Business Directory to supply and install energy efficient grill solutions, such as their own Synergy Grill.

Carbon Trust Accredited Suppliers are independently assessed by the Carbon Trust and found to have met (or exceeded) criteria designed to examine their capability and proven track record of delivering thoughtful, well-designed energy efficient and renewable energy systems. Active Food Systems demonstrated this by providing case studies which highlight the quality of projects, combined with client references affirming their satisfaction with completed work.

Richard Ebbs, Commercial & Marketing Director at Active Food Systems, manufacturers of the Synergy Grill, is delighted with the accreditation:

“Energy efficiency and sustainability issues are at the very core of Synergy Grill technology and were hugely influential factors during the design process. We are thrilled that Active Food Systems have been accredited by the Carbon Trust to carry out the install of energy efficient grill solutions such as our Synergy Grill; especially as we are the only chargrill manufacturer to be listed on the Green Business Directory. This Accreditation further differentiates Synergy Grill Technology from standard chargrill providers, as well as other catering equipment, by combining the already accepted improved food quality, with greater environmental excellence. Our Chairman and inventor Justin Cadbury has always said this stands at the very heart of our vision for better food at lower cost, both financially and environmentally. We welcome any restaurants and dealers who feel this is a worthy benefit to them and their colleagues”.

The Synergy Grill uses the latest patented burner technology and natural ceramics which uses on average 59% less gas and produces less CO residue compared to commercial gas grills of similar sizes. The heat capturing ceramic technology ensures that heat is focused directly towards the food, therefore requiring less energy for a cleaner, safer and greener grilling experience.

Unlike conventional chargrills, Synergy Grill technology atomises the fat, thereby eradicating the necessity for a fat tray and the need to dispose of fat waste altogether. This reduces operator’s contributions to environmental damage caused by fat and grease disposal such as sewage blockages and fatbergs. The only disposal required with a Synergy Grill, is the vacuuming away of carbon dust deposits at the end of each service.

For further information on the full Synergy Grill range or to arrange a demonstration, visit www.synergygrill.com, call 01480 811000 or email info@synergygrill.com.

ceda silver partners Commercial Catering Spares and LF are exhibiting together with another of Europe’s leading spare parts provider GEV, for the first time at CATEX.

CCS (UK), GEV (Germany) and LF (Italy), leaders in the distribution of spare parts for the food service sector and for the bar will be exhibiting for the first time together at CATEX. Here the entire range of spare parts and all the advantages of the new partnership will be presented to the market:

• an increased product range available in all the web shops, with over 5 million spare parts for over 700 brands
• a strong focus on different sectors such as food service, refrigeration, and coffee machines
• next day delivery to Ireland and the UK from the warehouses based in UK, Italy, and Germany.

These strengths will allow service centres and engineers to repair all the equipment of professional kitchens, refrigerated spaces and bars in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of their customers’ activities.

Visiting the CCS, GEV and LF stand A32 at CATEX will therefore be an opportunity to deepen the knowledge of these companies, their services and the expertise of the team always at disposal of the service centres for any technical or commercial issue.

Today Foster Refrigerator and Gamko have launched a free next day delivery service across their most popular products.

It can be debilitating for any foodservice operation to wait days or weeks for their replacement refrigeration. Getting products the very next day, free, when ordered before 12:30pm, can save restaurants and bars from wasted produce and a potential drop in custom.

Ewen Cairns, UK Sales Manager for Foster and Gamko said, “Whether your refrigeration was on its last legs or suffered an unexpected breakdown, we know how important it is to receive your replacement product as soon as possible. Food can spoil if it isn’t kept at the right temperature, and a restaurant without a fridge is like a phone without a battery, it just won’t work!

“In terms of chilled drinks, we all know that an unintended warm beverage, or long waiting times at a bar due to limited stock, can put people off returning. Foster and Gamko know how important it is to ensure the smooth operation of anyone serving food or drink, and so to avoid loss of both money and custom, we’re delighted to launch our free 24-hour delivery service ‘SOS’, helping you to Save On Stress!”

With this in mind, industry leaders Foster and Gamko have been working hard to offer customers a service, that by industry standards would have previously cost upwards of £125, for free.

“After speaking to foodservice professionals about their pain points, we knew our SOS service would help rectify the issues they were facing with delivery times in the industry,” said Nick Bamber, European Head of Marketing for Foster and Gamko.

The SOS free 24-hour delivery is available across our most popular ranges, including EcoPro G2, XTRA, Slimline, Blast Chillers, Maxiglass and more!

To ensure customers get their order on time and as they expected, Foster and Gamko have produced a helpful video highlighting the important initial checks all customers should make before using the SOS service or ordering in general. The video can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY3ZOJjE2F0

To find out more about Foster and Gamko’s delivery options, visit www.fosterrefrigerator.com/SOS  and www.gamko.com/SOS

One of the most dramatic industry partnerships has been unveiled today. The revolutionary multi-patented Synergy Grill technology will, for the very first time, be available to those desiring a suited chargrill solution, thanks to a unique agreement between Synergy Grill and the leading prime cooking provider, Lincat.  Synergy Grill has never before allowed its unique British made advanced grill technology to be used by another company, although the benefits of; massive energy savings, cleaner, safer kitchens, cleaner ventilation shafts and above all higher food quality, are now being increasingly specified by a wide range of end users.

The move, which will see the two British companies collaborating on a number of initiatives and projects, has been designed to ensure that customers who aspire to a suited look and feel within the kitchen, can now upgrade to what is widely seen as the future of commercial cooking.

Justin Cadbury, Chairman of Synergy Grill, enthused:

“We are delighted to be supplying this technology and associated experience to Lincat who, like Synergy, has an industry reputation for outstanding quality and premium customer service.  Whilst we were approached by another manufacturer for the use of our technology, after having met with the Lincat team, we were completely attuned to their positive management philosophy and specific vision to deliver the best possible equipment, with the fastest financial payback. In such a tight margin market, restaurants need to ‘future proof’ themselves with the best available technology.”

Chris Jones, Managing Director of Lincat is delighted with the new agreement:

“Synergy Grills bring many benefits to the operator with significant gas savings, higher flavour and moisture retention that delivers more succulent food, and one of the easiest cleaning regimes in the industry. The grill has become, for many, an essential part of quality food delivery and therefore Lincat is delighted to be able to offer Synergy Grill technology within our Opus 800 Series. We look forward to working with the Synergy team on numerous projects in the coming years, especially those which demand precise menu formatting to optimise the customer experience.”

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.

Lincat will be adding the two new chargrills, incorporating the Synergy Grill technology, to its Opus 800 series offering, in both single and double formats.

For further information on the full Synergy Grill range or to arrange a demonstration, visit www.synergygrill.com, call 01480 811000 or email info@synergygrill.com. To enquire about purchasing an Opus 800 series Synergy Grill please visit www.lincat.co.uk or call 01522 875500.