Designed for gelato cafes, patisseries, restaurants, and specialist food operators, Carpigiani has unveiled Synthesis 1 – a countertop, compact all-in-one gelato system that brings artisan gelato production to a new range of operators. Synthesis 1 can produce, store and serve gelato in the same cylinder and at just 52cm wide, is the ideal solution for locations where space efficiency and operational simplicity are essential. Mitigating the need for extraction and blast freezi

Overlooking the stunning beautiful Towy Valley, The Plough Inn is nestled in the picturesque town of Rhosmaen, South Wales. Using the best local ingredients, a range of cooking techniques, and a healthy dose of passion and flair, the team works hard to deliver their considered, award-winning offering. From homemade pub classics to their signature charcoal grilled steak, it’s no surprise it’s a popular spot with locals and tourists alike. Previously relying on a gas griddle, H

Since our foundation in 1935, Tyson Foods has monitored changing consumer tastes and transformed those insights into practical and trusted foodservice solutions. That’s exactly what we’ve done with our latest innovation. While Asian-inspired dishes have long been popular, it’s Japanese dishes that are now taking centre stage. According to Just Eat’s 2025 Food Trends Report, Japanese food is now the UK’s fourth most-loved cuisine*, ranking ahead of Thai, Korean and Indian. For

Havdis, a Norwegian and Icelandic startup, is extracting a wound healing bioactive from Atlantic cod milt, an underutilised fishery by-product. Huge amounts of the fish the world catches are never put to use. The 2024 World Economic Forum white paper Investigating Global Aquatic Food Loss and Waste found that around 23.8 million tonnes of edible aquatic food, close to 15 percent of everything produced, was lost or wasted in 2021. Waste at this level carries an environmental c

Comelle has launched the Autumn/Winter edition of its Soft Serve Forecast 2026, revealing why one of Britain’s favourite summer treats is fast becoming a mainstay and revenue driver for operators during the colder months. More than 30% of OOH ice cream sales take place during the winter months*, with 70% of these being impulse purchases, while ice cream-based desserts account for 46% of sales, up from 33% in the summer. As consumers seek affordable indulgence and social treat

Following its tremendous success over recent years, Middleton Foods is delighted to announce the return of The Peter Hill Award, which is back, once again, for 2026! The competition welcomes entries until 30th September 2026, to newcomers to the fish and chip trade, with over £10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! Launched by Middleton Foods in 2023 in memory of its late CEO, Peter Hill, The Peter Hill Award is truly unique and reflects Peter’s passion for his beloved fish and

Winner, Winner, Many Icelandic Dinners! Once again, Björgvin Þór Björgvinsson, Head of fisheries and food and Alisa Catherine Silveira, Project Manager, PR and Marketing Communications for Business Iceland used their great knowledge and expertise to put together a “money-can’t-buy” Kuoni-style trip to the Land of Fire and Ice for the winners and runners-up of the NFFF National Fish & Chip Awards Fish & Chip 2026 Restaurant of the Year category. As usual this turned out to be

MKN has been recognised with a prestigious Safety Award for its innovative FrySafe® technology, featured in the new OPTIMA® range, setting a new benchmark in professional cooking equipment safety. MKN has been recognised with a prestigious Safety Award for its innovative FrySafe® technology, featured in the new OPTIMA® range, setting a new benchmark in professional cooking equipment safety. FrySafe® represents a step change in fryer protection. Using an advanced electronic sa

Convotherm has launched a new range of large capacity floor-standing combi ovens for UK foodservice operators who are looking to increase output, control costs and manage pressure on kitchen space and labour. The new maxx floor-standing models, 20.10 and 20.20, expand the brand’s maxx product family with larger-capacity combi ovens purpose-built for high-volume kitchens across sectors including healthcare, education, care, contract catering and hotels. The launch comes as UK

Innovate. Elevate. Lead the Way. Lockhart Catering Equipment, part of the Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division has confirmed the return of its hugely successful Catering Innovation Show, which debuted last year. This years’ edition will take place on Monday 5th October 2026 at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington and will bring together leading names in the catering equipment industry, as well as hosting the first public Compass Chef of the Year competition since 201