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[February 18, 2008]

food and drink

(Caterer and Hotelkeeper Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
1. Almondy

The creator of Swedish almond tarts has new variations on display. There is Daim and Snickers confectionery branding, and a serving suggestion of offering them as mini-desserts for afternoon tea. Almondy cakes come frozen and are precut into 12 servings.



Stand S1108

2. Ambican



A range of Eco-Aware products suitable for all food-to-go outlets. They're biodegradable, recyclable or made from sustainable resources.

Stand S2021

3. Apulia Blend

The company offers a white balsamic vinegar, aged in ash barrels after a soft and slow crushing method. The result is a clear transparent liquid.

Stand S1014a

4. Arrive

Free-range poultry, chicken, guinea fowl and quails.

Stand S1203

5. ASO Developments

Distributor of Tea Fort? and Revolution Teas. Ideas include the patented Teatogo system, in which the tea bag is integrated into the lid.

Stand S1012

6. B&DFL

Maker of salsas, pestos, relishes, dressings, sauces, soups, chutneys, confits and dressings. Plate glazes in 500ml squeezy bottles include Fig Pear and White Balsamic.

Stand S1230

7. Barfoots of Botleys

Direct-from-the-farm crops, including sweetcorn, courgettes, marrows, squash and pumpkins.

Stand S1315

8. Barry Callebaut

Chocolatier, with a recently launched liquid chocolate for beverage use.

Stand S1345, S1221

9. BBP Marketing

UK manufacturer of reusable and virtually unbreakable plastic drinking vessels will show new large wine and champagne glasses.

Stand S2010

10. Bennett Opie

Speciality coffee syrups from the French maker Monin will be at the Bennett Opie stand. New premium syrups in plastic bottles are aimed at customers with a glass-free policy.

Stand S1321

11. Bermar International

The company is launching a Wine Barista cabinet which showcases up to 72 bottles, stored at serving temperature. The quality of opened bottle is guaranteed by the integral Verre de Vin system, the only commercial-grade wine and Champagne preservation system.

Stand S1645

12. Beyond the Bean

Beyond the Bean is the new master distributor for the Byron Bay Cookie Company. The company is a sponsor of the UK barista championships and is offering visitors the chance to win a trip to the 2008 world finals in Copenhagen in June.

Stand S1715

13. Biopac

Biopac recently launched the UK's first disposable tumblers to carry the CE marking and be fully compostable.

Stand S1917

14. Boiron Freres

Supplier of frozen fruits, fruit pur?es and coulis for use in ice-cream, cakes, mousses, and cocktails.

Stand S1344

15. Bonduelle

Vegetable and salad producer.

Stand S1420

16. Brasilia

Italian manufacturer of espresso machines.

Stand S1831

17. Bravilor

Range of hi-tech machines for bulk-brewing of beverages.

Stand S1835

18. Brendolan Service

Importer of Continental produce.

Stand S1820

19. Bridor

The manufacturing part of Groupe Le-Duff, which produces bread and viennoiserie products made in France using traditional methods.

Stand S1614

20. British Pepper & Spice

British herbs and spice supplier.

Stand S1353

21. Bunn Corporation

Bunn will showing how to brew six gallons of coffee with the new Titan Dual coffee brewer, which can turn out 34.3 gallons per hour. Its brew funnels can hold up to 28oz of ground coffee. For smaller batches, the brew funnels come equipped with filter paper retainer rings.

Stand S1725

22. Byron Bay Cookie Company

The Australian company will launch Dark Choc Cherry and the reduced-fat Spiced Apple & Sultana cookie.

Stand S1220

23. Caffe Torelli

The coffee company will launch Torelli Pasticceria d'Italia.

Stand S1304

24. Caf? Bar

Caf? Bar promises new brewing systems with ingredients certified by Fairtrade and the Rainforest Alliance. The Schaerer bean-to-cup models cover machines for both small-volume outlets and high-usage sites. An addition to the company's ethical range will be Lipton's Kericho Estate premium black tea bags, certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

Stand S1615

25. Cap-It-All

The company will launch environmentally friendly disposables marketed under its GoodLife brand. The LapTop boxes come in a variety of sizes. Made from 96% renewable fibres (reed or sugar cane) and 4% water, the boxes degrade in weeks when composted in soil, water or with garbage.

Stand S1634

26. Capital Coffee Roasters

A new grind-on-demand grinder will be shown by Capital Coffee of Wimbledon, which supplies loan machines and coffee.

Stand S1301

27. Catering Support Regiment

A Territorial Army unit which recruits nationally and consists of 300 military chefs. It recruits both trained chefs and those who want to learn or develop the skill. Minimum commitment is 19 days a year, and there's a tax-free bounty of up to ?1,530 each year.

Stand S1352

28. Chefwise

Chefwise provides a stocks, sauces, soups and desserts, all GMO-free, low in salt, with no added MSG and with a full traceability analysis.

Stand S1647

29. Chegworth Valley Juices

Award-winning juices grown and pressed on the family farm in Kent. Hand-selected fruit is pressed in small batches and pasteurised to produce a long ambient shelf life.

Stand S1452

30. Cherry Valley Farms

A third of consumers want to see more duck on the menu, according to this company's research. This is the place to learn how to create duck dishes.

Stand S1553a, S1553a

31. City & Guilds

The major qualifying body for the hospitality trade will showcase its catering and hospitality qualifications, including the new 7100 Professional Cookery Diplomas and bartender and barista qualifications.

Stand S1225

32. Classic Fine Foods

Two French secrets from Brittany are promised - fresh oysters (Tsarskaya from Cancale) and churned butter Bordier. A master ham carver will be on hand, and there will be a new chocolate couverture from Ghana.

Stand S1510

33. Cleverbox

A packaging system which allows your customers to securely carry beverages in a bag while also carrying food items on its top shelf.

Stand S1703

34. Coburg Coffee

The company has been roasting coffee and blending tea for more than 40 years, including the Langdons of London and Rizzi espresso ranges. A range of Italian machinery is available. Own-label contract roasting services are also provided.

Stand S1915

35. Coffeetech

The espresso machine supplier is presenting its four major brands at the show: Nuova Simonelli, Macco, De Jong Duke and Animo. Coffeetech has a nationwide network of service engineers and maintains most espresso machine brands.

Stand S1745

36. Coopers Coffee

Torani, the American brand which started the flavoured-coffee movement, is returning. Dalla Corte UK will exclusively stock 16 Torani syrups, including a new sugar-free range. Making their appearance are the Dalla Corte machine, whose self-adjusting mechanisms sense if an espresso shot moves away from the norm, and readjust to compensate, and the Compak K-10 WBC, the official grinder of the world barista championships.

Stand S1204

37. Crepe Cuisine

Supplier of cr?pes, pancakes and blinis.

Stand S1241

38. Cruz The Juice

Supplier of juicing and smoothie equipment.

Stand S1921

39. Cuisinewine

Cuisinewine Cooking Gel, a brand new concept, is being launched. The gels are made using traditionally distilled spirits and then made into a flavoured gel using a natural stabiliser. When used in the same way as conventional spirits, the gels retain the same traditional characters, flavours and ABV values as normal spirits.

Stand S1224

40. Danmade Candles

Danmade's Dessert Fountain is a non-toxic sparkler which lights immediately, sending out streams of sparkles.

Stand S1125

41. Dart Products

A manufacturer of single-use, takeaway, expandable polystyrene foam cups, containers and bowls.

Stand S2014

42. Davin Foods

An extensive range of vegetables, fruit, salads and fresh juices.

Stand S1253

43. DBC Foodservice

Aims to offer a "one-stop shop", with more than 8,000 products.

Stand S1654

44. Delice De France

Supplier of part-baked frozen bread, confectionery, pastries, desserts and savouries.

Stand S1234

45. Delicious Alchemy

Ten per cent of diners avoid wheat, gluten and lactose. Delicious Alchemy has a range of loaves, rolls, cakes and cereals for food service. The company will launch its wheat- and gluten-free sultana scone, and highlight its gluten-free and lactose-free products.

Stand S1414

46. Delpeyrat

Supplier of foie gras and products from the South-west of France.

Stand S1820

47. Demarle

This is the inventor of the silicon Flexiplan food mould. This high-temperature-resistant, non-stick material is used to produce pastries, sweets and savouries and can be used for baking, freezing or upside down for sugarcraft.

Stand S1344

48. Detpak

The maker of Ripple-wrap hot drink cups will launch three product categories - lunch boxes, food pails and bags.

Stand S1811

49. Dunmowe Trading

Stand S1024

50. E Learner Shop

A provider of training services, working in partnership with the UK awarding body ASET, and first to produce an online version of the new Food Safety Level 2 awards, and Catering Level 2.

Stand S1649

51. Easi-Pac

Disposable and take-away packaging.

Stand S2104

52. Ecolab

EcoLab will launch Wash 'n' Walk, a "no-rinse" floor cleaner, formulated to permanently remove grease and fat from slippery floors.

Stand S1249

53. EcoPure Waters

Provider of water, chilled, still or carbonated with water purification systems, served in reusable glass bottles carrying the client's branding and messages.

Stand S1544

54. Enterpack

A new range of counter-top automatic sealing systems providing a no-spill, transparent, airtight seal on trays containing hot or cold foodstuffs. This is suitable for sealing containers of chilled or hot food ready for display or dispatch.

Stand S2015

55. Espresso Warehouse

A caf?-bar environment to show how products can be displayed and perform. The focus will be a large menu board, featuring espresso-based drinks, menu lines such as chocolate and chai, and daily specials. The Wooden Spoon range of cakes and biscuits made by British artisan bakers, will be featured. Joining the organic biscuits, waffles and biscotti will be the new Fairtrade muffinloaf. There will be a display of serving "proper" tea by Suki Tea.

Stand S1214

56. Essential Cuisine

The supplier of stocks, jus and glaces will present the new Signature Beef Jus and two gravy bases containing stock and dripping, No 1 Beef and No 1 Chicken Gravy.

Stand S1245

57. Everpure Europe

Everpure makes water treatment products for food service, and will show the new EVERplus QC, a disposable ion-exchange system.

Stand S1914

58. Finest Call

Stand S1321

59. First Choice Coffee

The new Adonis traditional espresso machine from Victoria Arduino will be unveiled. The Swiss-manufactured Black & White machines can also be seen.

Stand S1611

60. Food Alert

A specialist in food hygiene and health and safety solutions.

Stand S2114

61. Foodpartner

The company will be launching stone-baked bread, viennoiserie, one-per-cent fat oven-baked chips and p?tisserie.

Stand S1357

62. Fracino

The only UK maker of espresso machines will launch Cybercino, a fully automated machine with a retro-style appearance, and showcase the Cherub, which it claims has minimal dimensions and maximum impact, useful in smaller spaces.

Stand S1825

63. Fresh Pasta Company

The pasta is made in Italy with "00" flour and organic eggs, using traditional methods of production and no additives or artificial colourings. Products include venison tortelloni.

Stand S1415, S1425

64. Fromagerie Papillon

Stand S1820

65. Fujiseiki Europe

The company has worked to make Japanese cuisine easier to prepare through a number of easy-to-use, compact machines.

Stand S1600

66. Gaggia

Espresso machines from the company founded by the man who invented the modern form of espresso coffee.

Stand S1735

67. Glennans

A family business, and the largest manufacturer of pan-fried vegetable crisps in the UK and Europe.

Stand S1640

68. Gourmet Classic

The exhibitor will show the cooking wine which it claims is the answer to the expense of cooking with wine.

Stand S1261

69. Guangxi Guilin Hengye

Stand S1015a

70. Haco Swiss Foods

Supplier of stocks, bouillons, soups and sauces.

Stand S1456

71. Heart Of England Fine Foods

Showcase of food and drink businesses across six West Midlands counties. Visitors will hear how the partnership is helping producers to deliver food and drink from the region to food service.

Stand S1114

72. Heinz Foodservice

The stand will show the first complete tabletop solution of several well-known products in new squeezy and safe opaque bottles. Heinz will also launch the Taste of Home range, inspired by home-made stews and casseroles, in 430g microwaveable snack pots. Figures show that two-thirds of consumers want more Oriental dishes on the menu, says Heinz, and so the Amoy brand will provide new sauces and new items in its Straight to Wok collection.

Stand S1652, S1652

73. HM Revenue & Customs

This is an advice stand.

Stand S1749

74. Hotel Business Magazine

Trade magazine.

Stand S1845

75. Hotel Management International

Trade magazine

Stand S1852

76. Hygiene Monitoring Services

A provider of food safety, fire and DDA support to the hotel, catering and leisure industry, through a team of qualified, experienced consultants.

Stand S1257

77. IB Food

The launches are the Loison Panettone loaf and Pre Slice. Chefs can use the Panettone loaf as a base to create savouries and desserts. New souffl?s can also be created, as can bread puddings and semifreddo desserts.

Stand S1405

78. Infusions

The company will launch the Sferificaci?n (or Spherification), described as a culinary technique that allows recipes never before imagined. It consists of controlled gelification of a liquid which, submerged in a calcic bath, allows the making of sphere-shaped preparations in various sizes, including such items as caviar, eggs, gnocchi and ravioli.

Stand S1356

79. Italian Beverage Company

Importer of biscotti, cantuccini, panettone, amaretti, wafers, truffles, cookies, candies and cakes. Also a specialist in chocolate for beverages, with a wide range of hot chocolate, mochas and chocolate chips.

Stand S1705

80. Juice 4U

This company says it is committed to ensuring that its products are fresh and natural, with nothing artificial.

Stand S2110

81. Kerrygold Catering

The company will show IQF butter portions in various shapes and sizes targeted at banqueting and event catering, and formerly known as Butter Rosettes.

Stand S1548

82. Keylink

Keylink will be demonstrating its new Ciocchino sipping chocolate, which can be served as a short, espresso-style shot of chocolate, and can also be used in a base for other chocolate creations.

Stand S1105

83. KVC Waffles

KVC's waffle programme is specially designed for commercial use.

Stand S1729

84. La Case Aux Epices

Stand S1820

85. La Cimbali

The British arm of a maker of espresso machines promises to introduce the "newest technologies in espresso and cappuccino coffee machines".

Stand S1404

86. La Spaziale UK

This Italian espresso-machine brand is well established in the UK, but a new arrival this year will be the four-group version of the S5 machine in gold, if required. Several models from the Mahlkoenig grinder range, in particular what is known as the "grind-on-demand" concept, will have their first UK showing. This is a method which avoids staleness by grinding the bean at the very last moment before the coffee is going to be brewed. Another launch is of "retail grinders", used in delis, where customers choose their whole-bean coffee, and it is ground for them.

Stand S1631

87. LB Foods

On show will be the Revolution Tea range that contains premium full-leaf teas in a biodegradable bag. The selection comprises green, white and black tea including organic and caffeine-free varieties. These come in a range of formats, designed for the service industry.

Stand S1008

88. Lee Kum Kee

This producer of Chinese sauces brings a specialist collection, the Professional Range.

Stand S1325

89. Les Fermiers Landais

Stand S1203

90. Lewisham College

Lewisham College offers short- and long-term courses, off-the-shelf or tailored to meet specific needs, delivered at college or in the workplace, to groups or individuals.

Stand S1533

91. L'Hotellerie Restauration Magazine

Trade magazine.

Stand S1216

92. Love Smoothies

Frozen-fruit smoothie pouches enable fresh smoothies to be made by adding the pouch to freshly squeezed juice and blending for 30 seconds. Each pouch contains two-and-a-half of the five recommended daily portions of fruit and veg. Love Smoothies has also added two gourmet smoothies, including Black Fruity, a combination of blackberries, pears and cinnamon, and Popeye's Pick Me Up, a combination of kiwi, spinach and low-fat yogurt. Love Smoothies has also developed the UK's first hot smoothie, Beat the Bluesli, which contains blueberry, honey, muesli and hot milk.

Stand S1215

93. LUX Srl

This is the maker of Mokysauce, which can turn the traditional Italian espresso into a coffee-based cocktail or dessert. Added layers of concentrated creams allow the espresso to be tasted first and the sauce afterwards.

Stand S1009

94. Magrini

The UK distributor for kitchen equipment such as Pacojet and Vita-Mix has formed a separate division called Cooking Technology & Concepts to distribute its food preparation equipment. Visitors can see the Pacojet food processing system and the Vita-Prep 3 blender, plus new equipment.

Stand S2030

95. Major International

Major is cooking with its eight-strong Mari-Base marinade range and 18 award-winning stock bases. The company claims the reduced-salt products deliver the full flavour of the real stockpot without the hassle. Major is also launching a demi-glace at Hotelympia.

Stand S1235

96. Makro

Makro Wholesale, part of the Metro Group, operates 33 cash-and-carry businesses in the UK.

Stand S1431

97. Mantinga

A supplier of breads and p?tisserie, produced using authentic traditional recipes and methods in selected bakeries across Europe

Stand S1411

98. Marco Beverage Systems

The new Ecoboiler is designed to cope with problems posed by water boilers. Typically, buyers want to know how much throughput they can achieve per hour and also how much output they can get immediately. The considerations of the two can be completely at odds, which gives makers a problem in determining the size and power of a machine. Marco will be demonstrating its answer with the Ecoboiler.

Stand S1610

99. Mars FoodService

This exhibitor will appear in its role as manufacturer of Uncle Ben's sauces and ambient rices, Dolmio sauces and filled pasta.

Stand S1651

100. Marshfield Bakery

Cotswold-based Marshfield Bakery produces handmade flapjacks, shortbreads and fruit cakes. Its range of individually wrapped mini snack bars are for hotel bedrooms, conferences and lounge service.

Stand S1015

101. Matthew Algie

Matthew Algie will be showcasing two coffee machines. The Elektra Kappa has the group heads at one side and the steam wands at the other. In a busy caf?, this enables one member of staff to pull shots with another steaming milk, without them getting in each other's way. The other machine is the Clover, which brews one cup of filter coffee at a time, and lets the operator change the variables of extraction time, grammage and water volume, to get the precise brew for each kind of coffee.

Stand S1704

102. McCain Foods

McCain styles itself as "Britain's favourite chip manufacturer".

Stand S1211

103. Monbana

Chocolatier Monbana has pioneered the concept of the flavoured hot chocolate drink and will launch Salon de Th?, a drinking chocolate that needs no mixing.

Stand S1731

104. N&W Global Vending

The company will launch Koffee Kiosk, offering a bean-to-cup hot drink dispenser, cup dispenser, and condiment unit for stirrers, sugar sticks and tea bags. Also on show is Kobalto, the new N&W hot drink dispenser developed for hotels, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and staff restaurants.

Stand S1515

105. Nestle FoodServices

Among the many brands at Nestl? will be ice-cream from M?venpick of Switzerland. Chefs will be seen creating dishes using the Chef range of stocks and jus, or investigating the services available from the Nescaf? Coffee Company at its barista-style bar.

Stand S1635

106. Newby Teas

Tea supplier Newby has produced a chocolate tea and has cinnamon and cranberry-flavoured black teas, as well as a growing selection of traditional Chinese green, black, oolong and white teas.

Stand S1449

107. Nexus

A UK-based distribution network for Continental manufacturers.

Stand S1820

108. Nibblers

Supplier of interesting, premium bar snacks to pubs and bars, hotels, restaurants and clubs.

Stand S1511

109. Nigel Fredericks Catering Butchers

Nigel Fredericks will announce its distribution partnership and exclusive supply of products from the Great Australian Pie Company. The pies have been created to closely replicate the traditional Australian Surfer's pie

Stand S1335

110. Oliviero Toscani for Miscela d'Oro

Miscela d'Oro has been roasting coffee in Italy since 1946. Miscela d'Oro products, in observance of the southern tradition of espresso, are blends with an intense taste and a decisive body, but with a refined flavour.

Stand S1549

111. OOH Magazine

Trade magazine.

Stand S1847

112. Oranka Fruitjuices

An international supplier of concentrated fruit juices and dispensing systems, offering a free-on-loan HACCP-certified dispenser.

Stand S1435

113. P&G Professional

P&G is exhibiting Fairy Liquid Detergent for commercial dishwashers and Fairy Hand-dish for manual operators. Fairy Liquid Detergent for commercial dishwashers is a concentrated liquid detergent which the company claims helps to prevent limescale build-up. Fairy Hand-dish is said to save money by lasting longer than regular liquid detergents and washing up to one-third more dishes than competitors' products.

Stand S1505

114. PacoJet

Stand S2030

115. Pasta Pronto

A division of Desma, one of the largest suppliers of food packaging and food service consumables in the UK.

Stand S1750

116. Paxar International

Paxar UK will be displaying the latest range of Freshmarx food safety labelling solutions. The Freshmarx catalogue will be available from the stand and features the latest Freezx, Removx and Dissolvx label offerings designed to boost food safety, hygiene management and stock rotation.

Stand S1701

117. Peros

Independent supplier of Fairtrade coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks. Although the headline announcement is of a competition to win a trip to Africa to see the work of One Water, the not-for-profit ethical bottled water brand, there are also new products. One is Ubuntu, the UK's first Fairtrade-labelled cola, which has been specifically developed to satisfy UK tastes and compete with the world leader.

Stand S1711

118. Pfalzgraf Konditorei

Producer of deep-frozen g?teaux and cakes with a range extending to more than 100 products.

Stand S1530

119. Pieminister

Pie producer Pieminister will highlight traditional pie-making with flavours from around the world. These range from the PM pie (a new take on an old favourite prime steak, kidneys, shallots and ale) to the vegetarian Heidi pie (goats' cheese, sweet potato, spinach, red onion and roast garlic).

Stand S1018

120. Pipers Crisps

The concept of the artisan crisp has been pioneered by certain British rural suppliers, such as this Lincolnshire maker. It uses potatoes from its own farm, and flavours only from other artisan British companies.

Stand S1205

121. Planglow

Planglow will be presenting the Rosso Salad Pack. This provides packaging for pre-packed chilled foods such as salads, pasta and sushi and has a tabbing mechanism on the top to keep the product fresh. It also has a side window which enables customers to view the contents of the pack while it's stacked on the shelf.

Stand S1815

122. Platanos Agricultural Cooperative

This organisation collects, standardises and trades the extra-virgin olive oil, Falasarni. It produces olive oil from local groves.

Stand S1020

123. PoleSud

A French company which has been making ice-creams and sorbets for restaurants for 20 years. It produces 1,000 customised items a year, and is a pioneer of the concept of the flavoured ice-cream cocktail.

Stand S1721

124. Pregis Rigid Packaging

A manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging. In response to increased demand for environmentally considerate packaging, its thermoformed products are manufactured using rPET, which consists of a minimum of 50% post-consumer waste.

Stand S2120

125. Princes Gate Spring Water

A producer of spring water from the Pembrokeshire hills, the company won a sustainability award last year.

Stand S1425

126. ProJuice

This is a specialist juice and smoothie company from Exeter which specialises in the supply of equipment and ingredients and provides training in its own Juice Academy. The newest idea is the Bug, a variation on the concept of the motorised coffee cart.

Stand S2024

127. Purbeck Ice Cream

Award-winning producer of ice-creams and sorbets, produced with all natural ingredients and no additives on a farm in Dorset.

Stand S1504

128. Pure Ceylon Tea

A company formed to import and distribute the island's classic teas.

Stand S1012a

129. Qinghai Boya

A joint venture between Hong Kong and mainland China, located in Xining, Qinghai Province, a unique area for production of the broad bean.

Stand S1022

130. Quangoff Spring Water Systems

A system which enables both chilled still and sparkling spring water to be provided on demand without using disposable glass bottles.

Stand S1300

131. R-Oil

R-Oil is cold-pressed rapeseed oil, a new type of cooking oil made by pressing the rapeseed grown on a farm in the Cotswolds. It is extracted in the same way as extra-virgin olive oil but is lower in saturated fat and is said to be far more cost-effective.

Stand S1030

132. Rancilio

Some of the Rancilio espresso machines on show will be turned to face visitors who will be invited to make their own coffee so they can see for themselves what the machines can do. The Classe 10 is Rancilio's flagship model and new features include the 'C' lever, a steam handle which minimises wrist stress, the improved i-Steam milk foaming device, and the Just4You finishes using an "animal-safe" leather look.

Stand S2020

133. Real Crisp Company

An artisan crisp company based in South Wales, formed with the objective of introducing hand-cooked crisps to a wider consumer audience.

Stand S1425

134. Really Sensible Trading Co

A range of thermal cafeti?res in vibrant red is on show. It includes thermally insulated mugs, tumblers and a vacuum flask made from high-grade stainless steel with a double wall construction that helps keep coffee hotter for longer without spoiling. They company says they are virtually indestructible in normal use, do not smear and are top-shelf dishwasher-proof.

Stand S1111

135. Remmerco

An addition from this packaging company is its environmentally friendly bamboo products. The company has a full selection of tableware ranging from plates and trays to lunch boxes. These are available in various finishes and with clear PLA lids designed to get the most out of food presentation.

Stand S1901

136. Repertoire Culinaire

Introducing a range of natural desserts.

Stand S1805

137. Revolution Vending

Stand S1021

138. Rollover

The company, which supplies hot-dog equipment and consumables for UK tourist attractions, many Premiership football clubs, universities, schools, colleges, nightclubs and restaurants, will launch two products. The Rollover Cone pizza is a hand-held hot snack providing the flavour of an ordinary pizza but enclosed in a crispy cone. Rollover Wrappas is a branded hot wrap concept with a choice of fillings and sauces in a Lebanese kiln-fired flat bread. Both will be available for tasting.

Stand S1445

139. Rungis Marche International/New Covent Garden Market

This is an opportunity to meet the French wholesaler and its British counterparts, and to see the produce which will now be available at New Covent Garden Market. Rungis March? International has a range of fresh food products, and among those on show will be dry ham from Bigorre black pigs, bred in the Pyr?n?es, and snail caviar.

Stand S1441

140. Russums

Russums offers professional clothing and equipment for chefs and front of house, as well as an in-house embroidery service.

Stand S1231

141. Salty Dog Brands

This artisan crisp-maker introduces its Darling Spuds snack in four flavours.

Stand S1340

142. Schmitt Soehne

This stand will offer German wines with a focus on the latest Relax Riesling range with a Riesling QbA, a Dornfelder QbA and Ros?.

Stand S1506

143. Shandong

Chinaware and ceramics.

Stand S2460, S2061, S1015a

144. Shortbread House Of Edinburgh

Producer of handmade products supplied loose-wrapped for serving by caterers as if made in their own kitchens. It has won 27 Great Taste Awards, including 12 Gold.

Stand S1025

145. SMS

This company will be exhibiting more than 100 ambient and frozen products from all over the world to suit every style of operation from the pub sector to ? la carte restaurants.

Stand S1031

146. Soabar

An international supplier of commercial labels, bar codethermal transfer printers and associated software.

Stand S1801

147. Solo Cup Europe

Following its Brandbuilder service for bespoke printing of take-away cups, Solo now launches Fast Track, which allows operators to order large or small quantities of branded paper hot cups at the last minute - suitable for events, exhibitions and one-off brand promotions.

Stand S1625

148. Somerset Distribution (Mighty Leaf teas)

The Tea on Tap iced tea carafe, designed to turn the serving of iced tea into theatre, will be launched by Mighty Leaf, the speciality producer of tea recipes which now has a UK arm. The carafe has a special stopper, which holds complementary liquids for garnish. The company will also show the Ceramic crock, a system for brewing a gallon of tea at a time. A number of spas are using this for serving infusions and "wellness" teas.

Stand S2005

149. Sovereign Partners

Sovereign will be showing its disposable food packaging for the to-go market, and introducing new ranges including the Signature double-walled hot cup and a biodegradable food box.

Stand S1821

150. Speciality Breads

Artisan baker of breads using only authentic recipes and ingredients.

Stand S1830

151. Specialty Polyfilms

Indian manufacturer of polyethylene-based tacky films for packaging and protective applications.

Stand S1503

152. Sphere Consumer Products

Producer of waste collection packaging.

Stand S1127

153. Sri Iyyan Tea Industries

Stand S1016

154. Stick Tea

The latest of the tea-stick concepts - an aluminium disposable infuser - is placed directly in the cup or glass, hot water is poured over it, then the stick is used to stir the brew to the correct intensity.

Stand S1409

155. Taste of the Highlands

This is the sole agency for the Italian Emme Group range of mobile location cooking units, and wine and beer trolleys.

Stand S1128

156. Terinex

Terinex will be displaying clingfilms, foils and baking papers and showing new microperforated oven bags and new ovenable flow wrap film.

Stand S1121

157. The British Sandwich Association

The trade body representing the ?4.8b UK sandwich industry is managing a Sandwich and Tea Pavilion throughout the show as well as running a convention for international sandwich businesses. A new club for independent sandwich businesses called Soloist is also being launched.

Stand S1555

158. The Curry Sauce Co

Nearly 300,000 pots of this firm's products were sold in the UK last year. That's about 1.2 million curries, or about 3,000 people a day eating a meal prepared using this brand, claims the company.

Stand S1124

159. The Fine Confectionery Company

Distributor of biscuits and confectionery.

Stand S1019

160. The Fresh Pasta Co

This company supplies fresh pasta made in Italy with "00" flour and organic eggs using traditional methods of production.

Stand S1425

161. The Handmade Cake Company

The company will highlight the latest developments in its range and its newest cake ideas. It will also introduce Blueberry & Lemon Drizzle Cake, a combination of sharp citrus flavours with blueberries in a precut round cake, and Raspberry & Pinenut Slice, a cross between a crumble and an oaty flapjack with lots of raspberries, finished with pine nuts.

Stand S1324

162. The Hibiscus Drinks Company

Britain's first flower beverage drink will be launched. This is made from hibiscus flowers which give the drink its natural ruby red colour. Hib has naturally occurring antioxidants called anthocyanins, which are said to protect cells in the body. The range includes blends with peppermint and grape.

Stand S1630

163. The Hospitality Awarding Body

Stand S1225

164. The Peppermint Company

Dutch manufacturer of square peppermints in promotional or own-label packaging.

Stand S1120

165. The Portion Company

Netherlands-based producer of portion products such as dressings, sauces, creamers and sweeteners in sticks, sachets, pillow bags, stand-up bags, quadro seal bags, bag in box, glass jars, composite cans and tins.

Stand S1027

166. The Pure Water Company

The company suggests an alternative to water coolers and bottled water, which it claims have huge environmental costs which can be avoided, achieving a better carbon footprint and a greatly reduced cost.

Stand S1620

167. The Welsh Sausage Company

Stand S1415

168. Traiteur de Paris

Frozen food manufacturer.

Stand S1226

169. Trioni

A family-run business in West Wales, selling fresh and flavoured organic milk and dairy products. Daioni (Welsh for goodness) is an award-winning, low-fat, flavoured organic milk in various flavours.

Stand S1415

170. Typhoo Tea

The company will highlight Typhoo In-Cup, a tea for customers on the move, and Typhoo Decaffeinated. Typhoo is also sponsoring the British Sandwich Association Sandwich and Tea Pavilion and offering presentations on tea issues.

Stand S1553

171. Vegware

This company provides economic and eco-friendly solutions for food service, with cutlery and tableware made from natural starch and fibre, which are fully biodegradable after use. A fully compostable hot cup and lid combination will be unveiled.

Stand S1017

172. Vilis Pies

"A meat pie should only contain meat," says the company. Pure beef with no artificial ingredients is encased in light flaky pastry which holds the filling without spilling.

Stand S1349

173. Vin Sullivan Foods

More than 5,000 lines, spread over five main product areas: meat, game and poultry fresh fish cheese charcuterie, and dry provisions.

Stand S1415

174. Virtue Books

Stand S1231

175. Vittles Foods

The company will highlight its multiportion g?teaux, including its best seller, the Chocolate Junkyard - a chocolate pastry case filled with a base of Belgian chocolate ganache and chocolate mousse decorated with popular chocolate sweets and piled high with chocolate shavings.

Stand S1430

176. Vivreau

The company is a pioneer of environmental initiatives in the water industry and has invented a table water system which provides purified chilled, still and sparkling water ready for serving in branded glass bottles straight to the table or hospitality area. In addition to showcasing eco-friendly water systems, the company will give away Chest Coolers with the first 50 orders on the stand.

Stand S1911

177. Waissel's

The company is now in its 76th year as an importer of fine food.

Stand S1210

178. Welco Foods

Welco Bar Snacks offers products including roasted nuts, natural nuts, speciality nuts, mixes, crackers, vegetable crisps and olives. The bulk product range is supplied in user-friendly resealable buckets.

Stand S1501

179. Westminster Kingsway College

Westminster Kingsway College launches its newly established VSQ management training brand in association with the Savoy Education Trust, as well as promoting courses in Culinary Arts.

180. William Reed Business Media

Stand S1535

181. WMF

The new Bistro from WMF is a refinement of one of the most successful coffee machines on the world market. Innovations include a new-style milk frother cleaning feature and an optional integrated hot chocolate. The new Bistro offers a choice of 16 drink varieties.

Stand S2025

182. Wrap Film Systems

Clingfilm and foil converter with an extensive range including the award-winning Wrapmaster refillable dispenser and the new Benedetti disposable dispenser.

Stand S1331

183. Yes Chef! Magazine

Trade magazine.

Stand S1849

184. Yorkshire Crisp Company

Artisan producer of hand-cooked crisps fried in pure sunflower oil and flavoured with natural ingredients.

Stand S1531

185. Zummo

Juicing machines which the company claims lead the field in efficiency, reliability and high yield per fruit. The fruit cascades down a ramp, is sliced and pressed straight into the glass.

Stand S2011

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