Retigo leading the way with Scope 3 emissions results

Retigo leading the way with Scope 3 emissions results.

Combi oven manufacturer Retigo has published the results of its carbon footprint for 2023 with a report measuring its ESG and CO2 emissions.

As part of its commitment to green initiatives and sustainability, the Czech-based company appointed an independent LCA practitioners’ company to assess its product portfolio carbon footprint in accordance with the internationally accepted and recognised GHG and ISO 14064 standards. Most significantly, the report presents rigorous results for Retigo’s Scope 3 emissions; a hot topic amongst dealers who are putting catering equipment suppliers under pressure to disclose their proprietary emissions.

Retigo’s emissions report presents the three primary areas: Direct emissions (Scope 1), Indirect emissions (Scope 2), and Other indirect emissions (Scope 3).

Scope 1 results:

In 2023, Retigo’s direct emissions accounted for 4% of its total emissions, specifically 213 t CO2-eq.

Scope 2 results:

In 2023, Retigo’s indirect emissions totalled 4%, which represents 206 t CO2-eq.

Scope 3 results:

In 2023, Scope 3 emissions represented 92% of our total emissions which amounts to 4,782 t CO2-eq.

In 2023, Retigo’s total carbon footprint was equivalent to 26.27 tonnes of CO2-eq per employee or 752 tonnes of CO2-eq per 1 million sales.

Marcel Vican CFSP, Marketing & Sales Director at Retigo s.r.o. is pleased with the results of the report. He said, “We are well aware of the growing demand for carbon net zero in the catering and hospitality industries. We are happy to be able to publish the results of this first independent review and meet the demand for detailed sustainability data from our customers, distributors, and other stakeholders.

“We include all indirect emissions in our Scope 3 reporting as we prefer a full disclosure unlike some other partial or piecemeal reporting that might lead to difficulties with direct comparison or render it impossible.”

Retigo purchases 99% of its oven components in Europe, 65% of which are sourced locally in the Czech Republic. Vican adds, “We’re proud to support the local economy by using regional suppliers and reducing our logistical CO2 impact at the same time. Many other manufacturers purchase their components in China and other countries. This is another example of how we are reducing our carbon footprint, and our Scope 3 emissions.”

In the last couple of years, Retigo has invested heavily to reduce its carbon footprint with initiatives such as upgrading its production facility. The upgrade saw the implementation of energy efficient technology such as laser fibre cutting machines, a heating technology upgrade,  laser welding robots, LED lighting and electric forklifts, as well as the collection and reuse of rainwater, equivalent to approximately 680 m3 of tap water saved per year. As a result, the building’s energy efficiency is on track to achieve ‘Very Economical’ status.

Given the results for this base year for Scope 2, the company is already planning further major investments that will lead to a significant reduction in its indirect emissions and therefore a reduction in the associated impact on the environment. Solar panel application is one of the options being considered. Vican comments, “Since these emissions only arise as a result of our activities, we are confident we can influence them. We will continue to strive to reduce our carbon footprint through innovation and a wide portfolio of environmental and social measures.”


Maximise the space inside your refrigerator

Maximise the space inside your refrigerator

Adande talks us through the best drawer management solutions to maximise space and save chefs time in the kitchen.

An Adande drawer is the perfect refrigeration unit for professional kitchens, offering energy efficiency and temperature flexibility. But to fully utilise all the benefits, chefs need to maximise the space inside the insulated container. So, what’s the process to ensuring chefs choose the right set-up?

Step 1: Assess storage needs

Before diving up your drawer, take a moment to evaluate what you store most frequently and where you use these ingredients in your kitchen. Understanding storage needs will help you choose the correct layout and components for your drawer. For example, if you frequently use a popular ingredient on a variety of your dishes, it’s best to allocate a space closer to the front of your drawer for quick access.

Step 2. Use Dividers for Custom Organisation

Dividers are perfect for creating customized storage spaces within your Adande drawer fridge. Here’s how to make the most of them:

  • Categorize Items: Group similar items together. For instance, keep all your dairy products in one section and meats in another.
  • Think quantity: If you have large quantities of frozen stock that you need right at the point of use. Use the dividers create sections and layer up the stock vertically (best done in compact drawers)

Step 3: Incorporate GN Pan Racks for Versatility

GN (Gastronorm) pan racks are incredibly useful in Adande drawers, allowing for efficient storage and organisation for your GN pans, stably placed on top.

  • Neat stackable storage: GN pan racks allow you to stack pans neatly, maximizing space. This method is especially beneficial for storing prepped chopped ingredients or sauces in piping bags.
  • Quickly changeable: With GN pan racks, you can quickly slot GN pans in and out effortlessly when you change up your menu, whilst keeping it neat!

Read the full blog on their website here: https://adande.co.uk/how-to-organise-the-inside-of-your-adande/

Or contact the Adande team: https://adande.co.uk/contact/


Co-op Live Case Study: Counterline

Co-op Live Case Study: Counterline

Coop Live opened in May 2024 and is the largest indoor arena in Europe. The venue has 32 bars, restaurants and lounges and a seating capacity of 23,500. Featuring concerts by many of the world’s top artists, the venue has periods of very high demand as customers flow in and out of the main concert space.

A project by Tricon Foodservice Consultants and specialists in the supply and installation of commercial equipment and bars Vision Commercial Kitchens.

Counterline supplied 70 iCapacity chilled and heated food merchandisers for the many different areas throughout the venue.

Alongside the equipment supplied, the Counterline after sales support team also provided our onsite training and demonstrations for the Coop operational team.

Free standing food & drink merchandisers

Counterline’s highly popular iCapacity freestanding food and drink merchandisers were chosen for their excellent energy efficiency and performance.

Counterline’s matching refrigerated and hot holding, high-capacity merchandisers provide a co-ordinated and seamless appeal for both hot, ambient and cold food displays and are used throughout the arena in high volume kiosks serving predominantly self-serve snacks and drinks.


Foodservice Equipment Spares becomes spare parts provider for Unox

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Exciting Partnership: Foodservice Equipment Spares has become a spare parts provider for Unox, and will stock all critical parts and chemicals for the manufacturer.

Director Caren Harvey said the business was looking forward to collaborating with the Italian combi oven brand, which has seen its installed base grow rapidly in the UK over recent years.

“We are pleased that Unox has invested time to work with us.  Being a relatively small spare parts company, they liked our work ethic when it comes to customer service and being able to give a more personal touch to the customer.

“We’ve worked closely with the team at Unox and the customer service and training they provide is first class.  All six members of our sales team have undergone comprehensive training for parts identification, and I must say that the portal we use for the diagrams is excellent and makes parts identification easy.”

FES is planning to build a new training room at its premises in Rochdale, which will add further value to partners and customers and welcomes manufacturers to use the training facilities once the building work is complete.

For all Unox spare parts enquiries, please email sales@foodservicespares.com or call 01706 353 633.

You can also get in touch via WhatsApp on 07506 251 828


Introducing the Hobart Chef’sCombi – Innovation Inspired by Chefs

Introducing the Hobart Chef’sCombi – Innovation Inspired by Chefs

This autumn marks the launch of Hobart’s very latest cooking innovation – the Chef’sCombi; a simple, intuitive, and powerful combi oven that strips away any unnecessary functionality to focus on the things that really matter to chefs – namely, quality and consistency of cook, speed of operating system, and ease of maintenance. The result is an unrivalled all-rounder, suitable for every size of catering operation, and every skill level.

Hobart’s dedicated chef brigade has spent the summer previewing the new Chef’sCombi, as part of an exclusive teaser campaign, to distributors, consultants, national account customers, as well as chefs and caterers across hospitality, including working with Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett who has given the thumbs up to the manufacturer’s suite of cooking innovations, including the new combi.

Already rolled out to serious acclaim across Europe, the new Chef’sCombi’s capabilities and intuitive, technology driven solutions are already proving irresistible to those who have road tested it in collaboration with Hobart’s chef team.

“In terms of cooking applications, the Chef’sCombi has it all” says Cara Williams, Sales Director, Hobart UK.

“The industry needs cooking systems that are cost efficient and simple to use, that people understand and that are designed to make the lives of chefs easier and more productive. By listening to chefs and operators, Hobart has created a combi unlike any other.”

The Chef’sCombi focuses on the essentials, leaving everything chefs need (and nothing they don’t), including:

CombiOS: An intuitive and responsive touch screen which can be customised to specific kitchen requirements. Simply scroll and swipe.
CombiClimateControl: A powerful climate management system that ensures consistent, outstanding cooking results.
• AutoClimate: That can be used for manual cooking and is precise, quick, and easy to use.
• CombiGuide: The cooking assistant ensures the best cooking results, no matter who is operating the Chef’sCombi – perfect for de-skilled kitchens.
• MenuMix: For mixed loads, each food item is monitored to the second.
• CombiCare: Automatic cleaning of the cooking cabinet, steam generator and appliance drain requires minimal chemicals, energy, and time for highly cost-effective maintenance.

As with every new Hobart innovation, it’s all about the little details that make life simple and easy for those operating its equipment. The Chef’sCombi is no different. A maximum rack height of 1.60 metres offers ultimate safe handling while 6 and 10- grid machines boast optional left-or right-handed door opening, offering complete convenience even in tight spaces.

Spacing between racks accommodates containers up to 65mm deep, while Hobart’s SmartConnect data management system gives chefs up-to-the-minute status updates on the operational efficiency, cook timings, and event history of the machine, all in one place.

Supplied in both electric and gas variants with 6 and 10-grid options available to purchase now and a 20-grid option coming in 2025, Hobart’s Chef’sCombi is the perfect solution for any kitchen.

Find out more at www.hobartuk.com/chefscombi


Sanremo Experience Day – Your Invited!

Sanremo Experience Day – Your Invited!

Join Us on September 24th at Parts Town UK in Cannock, Staffordshire, for an Exclusive Product Showcase! Elevate your knowledge and experience the world of Sanremo at our one-of-a-kind event. Whether you’re a budding barista, a seasoned professional, or someone in the hospitality industry, this bespoke showcase offers something special for everyone.

What to Expect:

  • Hands-On Experience: Get up close and personal with our renowned Sanremo machines, and discover the secrets to consistently brewing exceptional coffee.
  • Water Filters : Learn The benefits of good Water filtration with the 3M (Solventum) team
  • Expert Guidance: Engage with our team to deepen your understanding of Sanremo, and learn how the right tools can transform the way you work.
  • Exclusive First Look: Be among the first to try our latest release, the D8 espresso machine, along with the brand-new PRO version.
  • Competitions & Tech Sessions: Put your skills to the test in our latte art competition, attend tech sessions on the D8, F18, and Café Racer machines, and tour the Parts Town distribution centre.
  • Coffee & cake:  In aid of Macmillan Cancer Charity

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the Sanremo experience. Limited Eventbrite tickets are available—secure yours now!


ceda to connect with Scottish market

ceda to connect with Scottish market

Having grown membership numbers significantly in the past 18 months, we are pleased to announce a dedicated meeting for ceda Members and prospective Members in Scotland.

The day’s agenda will include presentations on all of ceda’s services and how companies can make the most of them to advance their businesses and their people, as well as highlighting specific nuances and technicalities that companies in Scotland face, particularly pertaining to apprenticeships and technical training.

Steve Hemsil, ceda Community Development Manager said, “It is always great to be on the road meeting with Members and a day in Scotland is a really good opportunity for us to listen to and talk with our growing community there. Days like these really help to shape and guide our agenda and offering to ensure that we are continually developing what we do and delivering even greater value. We are grateful to Lawrence Hughes and the team at Falcon for hosting us.”

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 1st October 2024, at ceda Silver Partner, Falcon Foodservice Equipment in Stirling and will include lunch and a tour of the Falcon factory.

Scotland-based businesses are encouraged to confirm their attendance as soon as possible by emailing steve@ceda.co.uk. If you have any questions then please contact Steve Hemsil, ceda Community Manager on 07476719151 or steve@ceda.co.uk.


Rational Announces Dealer Marketing Training Days

Rational Announces Dealer Marketing Training Days

Following the success of last year’s inaugural dealer marketing training day, Rational is pleased to announce a series of training events this September and October. These events are designed to empower Rational dealers with essential marketing skills and tools to boost their marketing efforts and drive sales growth.

Rational dealers are invited to join the Rational marketing team, where they will receive a comprehensive suite of marketing tools, including cutting-edge digital assets and compelling customer reference stories. Participants will learn how collaboration with Rational can provide invaluable insights and actionable tactics to enhance their marketing strategies.

Adam Knights, Rational Marketing Director UK, comments, “In addition to the marketing training, this isn’t just about us—it’s about all of us. We are genuinely eager to hear from the dealers, including ideas on how we can best assist them in enhancing their marketing efforts. Their insights and involvement are essential to our collective success.”

Training Day Details:

17 September, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Location: AJ Bell Stadium, Salford
Special Guests: Holly Charnock, Rational Ambassador, Keziah Whittaker, Young MasterChef 2023

25 September, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Location: Epsom Racecourse
Special Guests: Rehan Uddin, Rational Ambassador, Keziah Whittaker, Young MasterChef 2023

22 October, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Location: Parts Town, Cannock
Special Guests: Rehan Uddin, Rational Ambassador, Keziah Whittaker, Young MasterChef 2023

Reflecting on the last training day, Dean Kahl, Marketing & Systems Manager, TAG UK, said, “As a marketer in the industry, the dealer marketing training day was a great opportunity to learn more not only from Rational but from industry peers from similar companies.”

Spaces are limited. To book a place on the Rational dealer marketing training day email eventuk@rational-online.com


Ecomax by Hobart Accredited Training now available at Parts Town UK

Ecomax by Hobart Accredited Training now available at Parts Town UK

Introducing Parts Town UK’s brand new Accredited Technical Training course for Hobart’s Ecomax range.

Our hands on EcoMax by HOBART Accredited Technician Training is designed to improve knowledge on specified dishwasher equipment, enabling technicians to identify issues quicker and ultimately improve machine uptime. This training gives a comprehensive insight into the most common wear and tear parts required for undercounter and hood dishwashers.

Training will cover:
• Installation
• Commissioning
• Common wear and tear genuine parts
• Troubleshooting
• Software updates
• Maintenance
• Repair

Parts Town UK’s training division provides technical training courses and assessments for engineers and technicians working within the commercial food service industry. Training is provided by a team of professional trainers who have many years of experience in the commercial catering equipment and training industry. Facilities include fully functional professional kitchens together with the very latest in educational technology to ensure that the training team can provide effective and engaging courses for those who attend.

Our Ecomax Training is available to book now, find out more about our new course here. Parts Town UK offer a wide range of training courses including ACS Gas, Electrical Competency, Managed Learning Programmes and OEM specific technical training, to find out more about our offering visit our training page.


Unlock New Sales Opportunities with Shire Leasing’s Free Resources for CEDA Members

Unlock New Sales Opportunities with Shire Leasing’s Free Resources for CEDA Members

At Shire Leasing, we’re committed to helping UK businesses grow by offering flexible asset finance solutions that make investing in equipment more affordable. To support this mission, we’re excited to announce that we’ve developed three new resources exclusively for CEDA members. These resources are designed to help you and your customers understand the significant benefits of financing options, and they’re now available for free download.

New Resources to Drive Your Sales

1. Benefits of Finance with Shire Leasing: This resource highlights how finance options can empower businesses to invest in new equipment without straining their cash flow. It’s a powerful tool to help your customers see the value of leasing and finance solutions, ultimately boosting your sales conversions. Click here to download.

2. School Finance Options for Catering Equipment: Many schools are unaware that they can lease essential equipment, from kitchen appliances such as ovens and fridges through to cafeteria fit-outs and furniture. This resource is tailored to help you educate schools – a popular market for many CEDA members – that finance options are available and compliant, enabling you to tap into this often-overlooked sector. Click here to download.

3. Why Offer Finance Options with Shire Leasing?: This document is designed to show how partnering with Shire Leasing can enhance your sales process. With our hybrid funder model, we offer flexibility through our £200m+ Own Book facility and access to over 30 additional funders, providing optimised finance decisions for your customers. Whether it’s financing for a single asset or a complete premises refit, we support all business types, from new-starts and sole traders to schools and charities. Plus, with our advanced Fintech tools like Shire Online and Click2Finance, offering finance is simple and seamless, leading to faster sales and quicker payouts. Click here to download.

Why Offer Finance Options?

By partnering with Shire Leasing, you can offer your business customers a simple, flexible way to finance their equipment purchases. Our dedicated Account Managers are here to help integrate finance options seamlessly into your sales process, supported by innovative tools like Shire Online for instant quotes and quick finance approvals.

Not only can this enhance your customers’ purchasing power, but it also increases your chances of closing sales by making your products more accessible.

Download Your Free Resources Today

We encourage all CEDA members to take advantage of these free resources to boost your sales and better serve your customers.

Click the links above to download the resources or get in touch with us directly.

For more information on how Shire Leasing can support your business, contact us at:
Email: sales@shireleasing.co.uk
Call: 01827 689 39