SourceWire: Food and Drink https://pressreleases.responsesource.com Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:14:05 +0100 hello@responsesource.com (ResponseSource Press Release Wire) support@responsesource.com Copyright2023 ResponseSource Ltd. https://static.responsesource.com/favicon.ico <![CDATA[ResponseSource Press Release Wire: Food and Drink]]> https://pressreleases.responsesource.com Zend Framework Zend_Feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104141/belfast-s-merchant-hotel-launches-new-cocktail-book-with-sustainability/ <![CDATA[Belfast’s Merchant Hotel Launches New Cocktail Book with Sustainability at its core]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745758017/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Belfast%e2%80%99s-Merchant-Hotel-Launches-New-Cocktail-Book-with-Sustainability-at-its-core/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104141/belfast-s-merchant-hotel-launches-new-cocktail-book-with-sustainability/       ]]>
Upholding The Merchant’s tradition of respecting the classics whilst showcasing passion and skill in crafting new cocktails, Volume V of The Cocktail Book at The Merchant Hotel features a pared back selection of 20 cocktails. The list aims to capture the zeitgeist of the cocktail scene, showcasing timeless favourites, Merchant signatures and innovative Merchant originals.

Sustainability was a big focus in curating the list. Building on The Merchant’s farm to table ethos elsewhere in the hotel, every effort has been made to streamline processes to limit unnecessary waste. Each element of the drinks has a purpose; nothing is wasted. Garnishes, if present, are edible or a by-product of another drink, and are always designed to enhance the piquancy of the cocktail. For example, bartenders handcraft their own orgeat syrup for use in several cocktails, and leftover almonds are used by the chefs to make biscuits.

Smaller Irish brands including Boatyard Vodka and Gin, Dunville’s Whiskey and Shortcross Poitín sit alongside longer-established premium spirits including Redbreast Whiskey, Appleton Rum, Beefeater Gin, Tanqueray 10, Woodford Reserve Bourbon and 1800 Tequila.

The Merchant is famous for once selling the world’s most expensive cocktail, so it’s no surprise that a Mai Tai remains a firm fixture on the list, albeit at a much more affordable price point of £14.95; a fraction of the £750 price tag of the original Trader Vic's Mai Tai, but a stunning drink, using a premium Appleton rum, El Dorado 5-year-old rum, nevertheless.

Regulars will be relieved to know that Merchant classics including a French 75 and The Sicilian, a refreshing mix of Beefeater Gin, Campari, Cointreau, orange sherbet, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon juice, orange bitters, originally perfected by The Dead Rabbit’s Jack McGarry during his time in The Merchant, remain on the list, along with a refined Boatyard Gin martini, and a Redbreast Lustau Tipperary, which are sure to be new favourites.

The Merchant’s classic Champagne Negroni - a refined take on the much fabled ‘Negroni Sbagliato’ which gained popularity thanks to House of Dragons star, Emma D'Arcy last year - also features, while the ‘Presbyterian No. 2’ is the third incarnation of the original Presbyterian. The quirky name and the drink originated in Scotland and is said to have been created by a forward-thinking 19th century minister to help his congregation circumnavigate the strict rules of the Church. It was updated by Sam Ross (Attaboy, Milk & Honey) in 2008. The Merchant has further evolved the drink using Irish whiskey (Dunville’s Peated Irish Whiskey) rather than scotch.

And a fun fact: perhaps surprisingly to some, ice is deemed by Merchant Cocktail Bar manager, Aaron Dugan to the most important part of any drink – creating the ‘igloo effect’, where it cools but does not dilute the liquid. The Merchant has spent years perfecting its ice and large hand carved ice cubes feature in many of their signature serves.

Commenting on the launch of the new cocktail list, he said: “We are proud to unveil our new cocktail menu, which after much consideration is a refined, pared back collection of timeless drinks, Merchant classics and new innovations. When considering the selection, we wanted to create a list that was approachable and encourages conversation with our bartenders, allowing them to share their knowledge and passion for crafting world-class cocktails with our guests.

“We are passionate about making our menu as sustainable as possible, and this carries through, not just in the drinks but in the menu itself, which is made from recycled paper. The menu will evolve and update twice a year to ensure we can source ingredients that are in season.”

The new cocktail menu is now available in The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast. To find out more and to book your Merchant experience, visit www.TheMerchantHotel.com

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For further information, please contact:
Sinead Doyle, SD Create
Tel: 0791 205 9230, Email: sinead@sdcreate.co.uk
      
]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104135/a-new-way-to-keep-your-craft-beers-chilled-this/ <![CDATA[A new way to keep your Craft Beers chilled this summer]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/744917783/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~A-new-way-to-keep-your-Craft-Beers-chilled-this-summer/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104135/a-new-way-to-keep-your-craft-beers-chilled-this/       ]]> At the heart of the Craft Beer Icebox is an innovative reusable and recyclable cardboard ice bucket. Crafted from sturdy, eco-friendly materials, Icebox offers the perfect solution to keeping your beers refreshingly cool for hours.
Fantastic at a festival, brilliant on the beach, great in the garden and perfect for the park, Icebox comes with 6 x 440ml cans of craft beer from some of our favourite independent British breweries and can be used again and again, reducing waste.
All you need to do is remove the top, pop in some ice and you are good to go. When you’re finished, empty out any water out and flatten the box and it’s ready for next time, no need to wander around with a bulky plastic chiller.
For more information about the Best of British Beer Icebox and to request your sample, please get in touch with will@bestofbritishbeer.co.uk

Will Sherwin
Best of British Beer
Unit 4c, Aspect Court
Silverdale Enterprise Pk
Newcastle ST5 6SS
01782 405472
      
]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104126/national-geographic-traveller-uk-food-festival-announces-full-line-up-for-2023/ <![CDATA[National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival announces full line-up for 2023]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/744709124/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~National-Geographic-Traveller-UK-Food%e2%80%afFestival-announces-full-lineup-for/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104126/national-geographic-traveller-uk-food-festival-announces-full-line-up-for-2023/       ]]>
Hosted by award-winning magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), the two-day event invites visitors to taste the world, with wine tutorials, international tastings, culinary masterclasses, live demonstrations, on-stage interviews with acclaimed cookbook authors and talks from celebrity and up-and-coming chefs.

The line-up will bring together some of the most exciting names in modern gastronomy. The festival’s Main Stage will welcome the likes of MasterChef judges John Torode and Anna Haugh, while Speakers’ Corner will showcase Caribbean specialist Andi Oliver and The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod.

Tickets are priced at £26 per person, including booking fee. A limited number of additional tickets to the Wine & Spirits Theatre are available at the price of £6 per session, purchased in advance, with up to two drinks tastings included.  For more information, and for the booking link, visit: foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk  

Main Stage

The Main Stage will feature demonstrations and interviews with the culinary world’s leading lights, including:

MasterChef judges John Torode and Anna Haugh

Restaurateurs Thomasina Miers and Ravinder Bhogal

Writers Ixta Belfrage and Melissa Thompson and many more

For the full Main Stage line-up, visit: foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk  

Speakers’ Corner

Over on Speakers’ Corner, a stellar line-up of cookbook authors will talk through their latest releases. The programme will take a deep dive into the culinary destinations that inspired these works, with visitors invited to ask questions before being given the chance to purchase their favourite cookbook and get it signed. This year’s line-up includes:

Andi Oliver, who’ll be discussing her long-awaited debut, The Pepperpot Diaries

Petty Pandean-Elliott, author of The Indonesian Table

Coinneach MacLeod, whose latest release, The Hebridean Baker: At Home, celebrates recipes and stories from the Scottish islands

For the full Speakers’ Corner line-up, visit: foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk

Masterclass Theatres
Alongside the festival’s guest speakers, two Masterclass Theatres will host live cooking demonstrations from more than a dozen destinations across the world, including:

Azerbaijan

Ecuador

The US and many more

Wine & Spirits Theatre

This year’s Wine & Spirits Theatre will also embark on a global tasting tour, featuring everything from Czech and Californian wines to Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon.

Attendees can book sessions to find out about more about their favourite tipples before visiting the Drinks Showcase to try — and buy — wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages from across the globe.

Main Hall

Finally, the Main Hall will be packed with a wide range of exhibitors, from tourist boards to producers, who’ll be on hand to inspire visitors through demonstrations, samples and stories. Some of the planet’s best chefs will put a spin on classic dishes, with tourist boards on hand to tell you more about the culinary destinations that inspired them.

Meanwhile, in partnership with Brand USA, Travel South USA is hosting the Travel South Pavilion, offering visitors a homespun way to discover the flavours of the Southern states. Highlights include demonstrations by renowned Southern chefs and drink aficionados serving as Travel South Ambassadors, who’ll prepare tasty samples and share stories behind the region’s food and drink, along with inspirational travel information. 

A ticket to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival offers visitors an immersive experience, giving them the inspiration to plan their next trip and get better acquainted with global cuisines. 

Thousands of food-lovers poured into the Business Design Centre in 2022, and with this year’s event promising to be even bigger and better, tickets are expected to sell out quickly. 

Tickets include entry to the festival, with access to all interviews, Q&As, panel sessions and chef demonstrations.   

For the full line-up, and to book a ticket, visit: foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk  
 
Main website: News, features and more: nationalgeographic.com/travel 

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/NatGeoTravelUK 

Twitter: twitter.com/NatGeoTravelUK 

Instagram: instagram.com/NatGeoTravelUK 

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Notes 

About the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival    

Organised by APL Media, publisher of the magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), the first National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival took place in July 2019, held in London’s Business Design Centre.  After a two-year break due to Covid-19, it returned to the Business Design Centre in 2022, with more than 6,000 food-lovers visiting over the two days (16-17 July), enjoying a star-studded line-up of 82 performers (chefs, speakers and authors) and 78 exhibitors.  foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk  

About Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK)  is an award-winning quarterly series of special issues of National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine brought to you by APL Media Limited. It launched in spring 2018. nationalgeographic.com/travel 

About National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, DC. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.com/travel 

About Nat Geo Media is a worldwide digital, social and print publisher, operating in more than 170 countries, with several print and digital products and more than half a billion followers on social media. Our mission is to inspire curious fans of all ages through bold and innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, and enable our fans to connect, explore, engage with and care about the world. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com 

About APL Media  is an award-winning content marketing agency, founded in 1997. It’s been changing the narrative and the way clients communicate with their audiences for over 25 years. In addition to publishing the award-winning magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) and organising related events under the National Geographic brand umbrella, APL Media produces print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sector. aplmedia.co.uk
      
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LONDON (5 June): This summer, Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) is celebrating the American South, with a deep dive into this iconic culinary destination.

From Alabama white sauce and Nashville hot chicken to Delta tamales and Kentucky’s bourbon-infused recipes, take a tour of the Southern states and meet the chefs, restaurateurs and home cooks breathing fresh life into the region’s cuisine.

Glen Mutel, editor of Food, said: “When it comes to food, the American South has such a fascinating tale to tell. It’s the story of comforts and traditions; of idiosyncrasies and innovation. It’s the tale of indigenous ingredients and outside influences. It’s the story of poverty and prosperity, of slavery and identity. And it’s profoundly multi-cultural.

“In this issue, we offer up a small taste of a vast and bewitching culinary region, from classic dishes and treasured institutions to pioneering chefs and new directions.”

Also in this issue, we head to Santorini to taste the Greek island’s beloved vinsanto dessert wine; visit Connemara, in the west of Ireland, to see how seaweed is making its way back on to menus; enjoy a family meal in Budapest; and sample the seafood of Aveiro, on the Portuguese coast. All this, plus the highlights of Barcelona, Tallinn and South Africa’s Western Cape.

In addition, expect the usual mix of thought-provoking features and easy-to-follow recipes from world-renowned contributors.


Don’t miss:

• Deconstruct: Bibimbap — the lowdown on this Korean classic
• My Life in Food: Singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy on Italian cuisine and dining with the president of Georgia
• Try it Now: Having crossed the Atlantic, hot honey is now the go-to condiment on pizzas, fried chicken and even ice cream
• Five Ways With: How to get the best out of plantain
• Recipe Journal: Four lemon dishes from around the world
• Make Perfect: Tips for mastering wontons
• The Pioneer: Sydney-based Josh Niland on his revolutionary approach to cooking fish

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Fast facts
Issue 20
On sale date: 1 June 2023
Price: £5.10
Website: nationalgeographic.com/travel
Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/NatGeoTravelUK
Twitter: twitter.com/NatGeoTravelUK
Instagram: instagram.com/NatGeoTravelUK

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Notes

National Geographic Traveller Food is a quarterly series of special issues of the award-winning National Geographic Traveller (UK), brought to you by APL Media Limited. It launched in spring 2018.

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, D.C. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel

Nat Geo Media is a worldwide digital, social and print publisher, operating in more than 170 countries, with several print and digital products and more than half-a-billion followers on social media. Our mission is to inspire curious fans of all ages through bold and innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, and enable our fans to connect, explore, engage with and care about the world. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com, find us on the National Geographic app or visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.


CONTACT:

For editorial enquiries:
editorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906

Glen Mutel, editor
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
glen.mutel@natgeotraveller.co.uk

Maria Pieri, editorial director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
maria.pieri@natgeotraveller.co.uk

Matthew Jackson, managing director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909
matthew.jackson@natgeotraveller.co.uk

Anthony Leyens, CEO
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909
anthony.leyens@natgeotraveller.co.uk
      
]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104118/the-fpa-issues-guidance-on-packaging-claiming-to-be-plastic-free-/ <![CDATA[The FPA issues guidance on packaging claiming to be ‘plastic-free’]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/744336326/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~The-FPA-issues-guidance-on-packaging-claiming-to-be-%e2%80%98plasticfree%e2%80%99/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104118/the-fpa-issues-guidance-on-packaging-claiming-to-be-plastic-free-/       ]]>
In response to the big increase in foodservice packaging claiming to be plastic-free – coupled with the confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the validity of plastic-free packaging claims – the FPA has published a list of requirements to help inform packing buyers conducting due diligence prior to purchase.

“Our members, foodservice retailers and the general public need clarity”, says Martin Kersh, Executive Director at the FPA. “FPA members need to know what evidence they should be seeking to validate packaging, while foodservice retailers need to be confident they are making buying decisions based on evidence that is valid in the UK.

“Having board-based packaging that can hold hot fluids, sauces and oils safely, without some form of plastic lining or coating, is a huge attraction for retailers”, Kersh continues. “However, while plastic-free packs don’t contain the polyethylene (PE) or PLA most often used to make packs effective, many do contain other plastics, such as acrylic, as part of what is known as a dispersion coating. As such, there are packs claiming to be plastic-free, which are not”.

There is much confusion regarding the certification used to evidence claims of ‘plastic-free’ and symbols used to demonstrate conformity. Some certificates are produced by organisations not recognised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) – and there are other symbols which are totally fictitious and a clear breach of the Competition & Markets Authority Green Claims Code.

The FPA guidance for plastic-free packaging is summarised below:

1. Plastic-free must mean 100% plastic-free – with no intentionally added plastic present – either in the principal substrate or within the lining/coating.

2. The finished pack (not only the material it consists of) must be independently tested and certified to be 100% plastic-free by a certification body recognised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

3. The testing must identify the presence of any plastic, and not just those plastics that might be present in the packaging the ‘plastic-free’ pack is seeking to replace.

4. Certification issued by a country outside the UK does not necessarily validate a claim made in the UK. The due diligence for packaging being marketed in the UK needs to ensure the evidence/certification is accredited by UKAS.

5. The only symbols shown must be those of the UKAS-accredited certifying body, accompanied by a license number.

“The guidance for plastic-free packaging falls into the same category as that required for all other claims regarding the origin and credentials of the certifying body”, adds Kersh. “All our members are required to operate their businesses in accordance with the FPA Code of Practice, which expressly forbids the use of any unsubstantiated claims”.

A full copy of the FPA guidance can be viewed here. Businesses seeking certification can visit the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) website to source accredited organisations. UKAS is appointed by government to assess and accredit organisations providing certification and testing facilities.

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Notes to editors
Martin Kersh, Executive Director of the FPA, is available for interviews and/or further comment. Please contact Louise Holmes, FPA Media & Communications: 07909 728069 or email louise@foodservicepackaging.org.uk
About the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) https://foodservicepackaging.org.uk

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is a leading trade body, representing organisations associated with the foodservice packaging industry. Its membership includes both large global companies and smaller businesses – offering a broad range of foodservice products and services – together with organisations responsible for the waste collection, processing and recycling of foodservice packaging.

The FPA upholds the interests of its members when meeting with UK government, the devolved administrations, NGOs and other trade associations. Its executives sit on a number of steering groups, including: the DRS industry working group; the HMRC industry working group for the plastics tax; and the steering group for overall Defra reforms.

The FPA’s mission is to showcase innovation and provide a unified voice to advance and promote the foodservice packaging industry through advocacy and education. The annual FPA Exhibition and Awards celebrate members’ achievements and innovations; FPA Environment Seminars bring together high-level speakers from governments, industry and academia – allowing members to engage directly with policy makers and thought leaders; and the FPA’s weekly Digest disseminates complex issues, translating them into plain English to keep members informed of recent and upcoming legislation; environmental and sustainable issues; and the views and activities of relevant NGOs and other sector bodies.

The FPA is committed to promoting sustainable practices and responsible stewardship of the environment. All FPA members undertake to comply with the FPA Code of Practice, confirming that their organisations operate to the highest standards.
      
]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104076/emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-london-meet-the/ <![CDATA[Emerging music scene not dead in central London. Meet the female trio bringing it back to life.]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742680260/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-London-Meet-the-female-trio-bringing-it-back-to-life/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104076/emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-london-meet-the/       ]]>
• London culture agency and creative incubator, What Does Not (WDN) hopes to harness youth culture’s explosive energy as a force for urban regeneration through emerging music initiative What Does Not NOISE

• The emerging music initiative seeks to regenerate areas depleted of authentic culture, after extensive on-the-ground research with music communities

• Putting emerging music talent centre stage in Zone 1 – new NOISE initiative by the all-female team finds undiscovered talent from across London and invites them to showcase their skills and jam in front of audiences unfamiliar with such raw creativity

• NOISE events currently take place at the Lower Third in Soho, previously the 12 Bar Club, which helped catapult Adele and Jeff Buckley to fame, in the historic ‘Tin Pan Alley’, where Bowie and the Stones recorded

• WDN has plans to take NOISE to various other central London venues that are open to supporting this initiative

London, 25 May, 2023

Parties with purpose have been making the rounds, but do they change anything? One ambitious, all-female social enterprise is making sure the world takes note: “If you’re left feeling a little empty by the ‘work hard, play hard’ cycle, we’re saying, it’s possible for your average night out to move the dial on the status quo,” says founder of culture agency and creative incubator, What Does Not (WDN), Christine Charitonos. She's building a team of powerhouse women who are setting out to shake things up in hospitality, the creative industries and beyond.

WDN argues that music is the Trojan horse of systems change. Now that they’ve got their horse through the gates, they’re inviting lovers of new music to celebrate with them at their emerging music showcase meets curated jam night, What Does Not NOISE - next event this Friday May 26th.

Meanwhile, they’ll continue making inroads with policymakers and corporates to bridge the grassroots with the ‘grasstops’. But how does any of this have a social impact?

“When we started embedding ourselves with the underground hip hop culture, we immediately spotted a huge problem: none of the circuit was in central London. And so NOISE was born,” says Christine. “Music being pushed into the ends was the symptom of the same disease afflicting every city: gentrification kills culture,” she adds.

“For decades the answer to regenerating areas was seen as a top-down approach of large developments. Monoculture. We’re saying, building on the heritage of a place, music can be the metabolism of our city. And we can harness the explosive energy of youth culture to breathe new life into the heart of London,” adds WDN’s partnerships and innovation director, Mary Valiakas.

“It means changing what we value, how we appreciate what is considered good, and important. We think of ourselves as advanced, but the world we live in definitely isn’t it. We can do better, so people and place can all thrive,” says Mary.

What Does Not is aiming to amplify its impact through brand partnerships for the rest of 2023 and beyond, kicking things off with cool, historic workwear brand, M.C.Overalls. Spokesperson, Rohaan Sajnani, has been to several WDN events and is a big believer in their credo that your spending power can pack a punch.

The other heavyweight in the core WDN trio, is Tamara Mikaberidze, events & project director – who brings over a decade of producing events for Universal Pictures to the fold. “Sure, corporate events are great, and you have big budgets for big productions – but we’ve been doing polished production and high curation levels, on a shoestring budget – that’s what experience in the industry gets you.”

You can experience NOISE for yourself this Friday, May 26 at the Lower Third in Soho. But if you’re reading this too late, follow What Does Not on Instagram for updates on upcoming events. With a cross-genre, emerging music festival in the pipeline too.

ENDS

About What Does Not

What Does Not is a culture agency and creative incubator, combining the functions of an events company, prep school, community, and creative agency. It is an ecosystem of ecosystems for living a life with purpose, with genuine human connection at its core. They harness the power of humans to rewrite outdated narratives, and celebrate unorthodox thinking. They believe that cutting across all the silos and layers of society is the way to light the creative spark that’s dormant in everyone – humans and brands. Some brands they’ve worked with include Soho House, The Ministry and The Outernet.


More info
Phone: +44 7599706872
Web: www.whatdoesnot.com
IG: @whatdoesnot
Email: hey@whatdoesnot.com
Contact: Christine Charitonos
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k79pGer6clY&t=11s
      
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To get involved in the fun, simply purchase a delicious doughnut from a participating baker. Find your nearest baker here and see our quick round up below of some of delicious doughnuts you can pick up during the week!


Bakers and businesses taking part around the country include:

Warings Bakery (stores throughout Berkshire and Hampshire)
This year’s National Doughnut Week theme is ‘Under the Sea’ theme. Warings will be decorating their branches to match the theme which will help highlight the week:
‘MER-MAZING’ RING DOUGHNUT
A ring doughnut topped with blue vanilla fudge icing, a bulb of raspberry imitation cream in the center, finished with sprinkles and a ‘under the sea’ themed paper pic.

‘PEARL OYSTER’ DOUGHNUT
A ball doughnut, sliced and filled with Tiptree Raspberry Jam and Custard, topped with lilac vanilla fudge icing and finished with sprinkles and a chocoball pearl.

‘CHOCOLATE PRALINE SEASHELL’ DOUGHNUT
A ring doughnut topped chocolate fudge icing, a bulb of chocolate imitation cream spritzed with a gold glitter and finished with a hazelnut chocolate seashell.


There will also be the usual range of doughnuts and up to four novelty Doughnuts.

As well as raising money for a really good cause there will be competitions including ‘Guess how many doughnuts we will sell’ and ‘Eat a jam doughnut without licking your lips’ to help boost the fundraising.

Dunn’s Bakery Crouch End and Muswell Hill, London will be producing a very special range of National Doughnut Week doughnuts including Tiptree Strawberry Jam, Sprinkle, Chocolate Fudge, Custard and Caramel, Lotus Biscoff and Lemon Meringue.



Birds Bakery (stores throughout the Midlands)
For this year’s National Doughnut Week it will be selling a doughnut a very special Salted Caramel with Ginger crush topping.

Ashers Bakery in Nairn Scotland
Will be carrying out a promotion for the week on doughnuts 4 for the price of 3 across the range.
Limited editions for the week are: Cream doring; Raspberry and white chocolate doughnut and Chocolate, coconut, and cream doughnut; Sugar Doring; Berliner and Fudge Yum Yum.

Planet Doughnut with nationwide delivery
Will be showcasing its range of 16 premium doughnuts including Cookie Street, Last Rolo and Weekend Millionaire.

Flour and Bean
We will be including the following doughnuts on offer for 6 for price of 4:Lemon & Custard filled; Toffee Apple Crumble; Biscoff & Caramel; Caramel & Custard filled; Raspberry Sprinkle ring and Jam Doughnuts

Simply Delicious Doughnuts Kent
Doughnuts featured for National Doughnut Week 2023 will be special ring and filled ranges.


For more information visit the website http://www.nationaldoughnutweek.org/

To find out more about The Children’s Trust visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

ENDS

For further information please contact Catherine@nineteenpr.com
      
]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104051/hive-mind-mead-brew-co-launches-canned-sparkling-mead/ <![CDATA[Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. launches canned sparkling mead]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741526205/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Hive-Mind-Mead-Brew-Co-launches-canned-sparkling-mead/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104051/hive-mind-mead-brew-co-launches-canned-sparkling-mead/       ]]>
The new Hive Mind Sparkling Mead range is 4% ABV and comes in four flavours - ginger, elderflower, rhubarb and pure honey. For the first time, it will be available in 330ml cans, sold individually or as a boxed four-pack containing one of each flavour. Two more flavours, sour cherry and honey & hops will also soon be added to the range.

All of the company’s mead is gluten free, made with natural ingredients and uses British honey, including honey from its own hives in the Wye Valley, where its beekeeping supports local biodiversity, habitat conservation and important pollinator populations.

Showcasing their beekeeping heritage, the sparkling mead cans carry new Hive Mind branding, based around colourful honeycomb illustrations, and highlight the approximately 300,000 flowers visited and 50,000 miles flown by bees to make the honey for every can. The Sparkling Mead is launching on 20 May to coincide with World Bee Day - an international day of awareness in support of these vital pollinators.

The meadery was launched in 2018 as the Wye Valley Meadery by beekeeping brothers Kit and Matt Newell, and has recently rebranded as the Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. The brothers have been pioneers in a UK resurgence in mead-making, taking one of the world’s oldest alcoholic drinks and creating new modern styles from session-strength light and refreshing sparkling meads through to stronger, more traditional wine-style and barrel-aged meads.

Hive Mind co-founder Kit Newell said:
“We’ve been creating new meads which have been at the forefront of growing interest in the product here in the UK, pioneering modern styles and changing perceptions of this versatile drink. Modern mead can stand head to head with beers, wines or spirits for its range of flavour profiles, as a base for cocktails or as a different option for food pairing.

“Our new session strength (4%) Sparkling Mead cans have been created to be light and refreshing, flavoured with natural and seasonal ingredients to make them a great summer drink for all occasions. Canning our sparkling mead makes it more portable for outdoor events, easy to chill and it’s a more sustainable option than glass.

“As beekeepers, we understand the importance of protecting nature, supporting pollinators, creating sustainable products and working as part of the community.
Our new Hive Mind brand highlights our beekeeping heritage and shares our company’s mission to help the honeybees through the honey we make and our low impact, low intervention approach to brewing, ” he said.

The Hive Mind Sparkling Mead range will be available nationwide from independent retailers, delis and farm shops or direct from Hive Mind’s website.

Other Hive Mind products include an award-winning wine-style Traditional Mead, Oak Whiskey Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead and honey beers including a 3 Star Great Taste Award-winning Smoked Honey Porter, a honey pilsner called ‘Nectar’ and a pollen-infused hazy pale called ‘Pollinator’.

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More images available including product, beekeeping and Kit & Matt Newell at Hive Mind.

Contact/further into: Matt Appleby|matt@mattappleby.com|07970475479
Date issued: 18 May 2023
Issued by: Matt Appleby Consulting Ltd
      
]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 15:30:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104021/douze-points-for-vodka-schnapps-from-sweden-find-your-fl/ <![CDATA[Douze points for Vodka Schnapps from Sweden: Find your Flävar with this indulgent ‘muffin in a shot glass,’ perfect for Eurosoirees this weekend]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/740219660/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Douze-points-for-Vodka-Schnapps-from-Sweden-Find-your-Fl%c3%a4var-with-this-indulgent-%e2%80%98muffin-in-a-shot-glass%e2%80%99-perfect-for-Eurosoirees-this/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104021/douze-points-for-vodka-schnapps-from-sweden-find-your-fl/       ]]>

Flävar Blueberry & Lemon (25% abv) is the newest addition to the range, which has been shaking up the shot market all over the country in pubs and bars, a shot to be savoured and enjoyed, inspired by popular Swedish desserts and sweet treats. The combination of citrus and sweet is a delectable combination which works equally well as a post-dinner drink too.

Eurovision is the BEST excuse to throw a party with friends: drink to toast your favourite performers, enjoy the bants of Graham Norton, and sing your heart out. Don those sequins, grab your dancing queens, and get that jumpsuit down from the loft….all you need now is the perfect shots for your drinking games to accompany a night of fun. Read on for how to make sure there are a lorra lorra laughs at your Eurosoiree with delicious and indulgent shots from a brand new Swedish vodka schnapps, mixed up by one of Manchester’s most experienced and talented mixologists.


Made with some of the freshest water in the world, expertly crafted on the shores of beautiful Lake Boren in Southern Sweden, this is a seriously smooth and stylish liquid encased in vivid designs and with a bottleneck proudly emblazoned with the Swedish flag. The secret to the great taste is award-winning vodka mixed with deliciously indulgent flavours: this is a clear, crisp mouth-watering schnapps - made for good times, for those with good taste, and lovers of delicious desserts too.


And just because we love a trend: Flävar is 25% ABV, and has been crafted to cater to those that are interested in having the choice of a more moderate drink on a night out or at a house party, we love that there are more and more products out there being produced that means you can savour the flavour and not go too full on with the alcohol content.

Flävar Strawberry & Lime, Salted Caramel, Raspberry & Liquorice and soon to be released Lemon Pie is also available - and they mix amazingly in cocktails too.


Made with some of the freshest water in the world, expertly crafted on the shores of beautiful Lake Boren in Southern Sweden, this is a seriously smooth and stylish liquid encased in vivid designs and with a bottleneck proudly emblazoned with the Swedish flag. The secret to the great taste is award-winning vodka mixed with deliciously indulgent flavours: this is a clear, crisp mouth-watering schnapps - made for good times, for those with good taste, and lovers of delicious desserts too.

Flävar has worked with tip top Mancunian Mixologist Cameron Fielding aka The Mindful Mixologist, a cocktail connoisseur that’s worked with amazing bars such as Sushi Samba on some epic cocktail shots.*


Founder Rolf Munding says,
“Anyone brought up in Scandinavia and Germany will know Schnapps as it was a huge part of our drinking culture. I have very fond memories of the Schnapps drinking songs we used to sing back in the early 70s! The unique flavour of Schnapps makes me think of some great times, as I am sure it does for many other people too, and Flävar is inspired by this retro drinking experience mixed with the UK's thirst for dessert-style flavours.”
Originality, individuality and a little bit of indulgence is at the heart of every bottle: this is a schnapps to show off. So long Granny’s Cocktail Cabinet, it’s time for Schnapps to shine! Skål! (Swedish for cheers)

***Consumers can buy directly from https://flavarspirit.com. RRP £19.99 for 70cl, 25% ABV***

For PR information please contact Jo on 07814 267 444 or joanne@joannebaird.com


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NOTES TO EDITORS
Get involved in the Schnappschat and follow for exciting news on new Flävars coming in 2023: https://www.instagram.com/flavarspirit/
About Flävar
Founded by industry stalwart Rolf Munding, Owner of the workshop in Borensberg Sweden that launched award-winning Swedish vodka and Gin: Truth and JÜST. Rolf has over 20 years of owning and running successful hospitality venues, including Market Taverns pub group in London.
Founder Rolf Munding says,
“Anyone brought up in Scandinavia and Germany will know Schnapps as it was a huge part of our drinking culture. I have very fond memories of the Schnapps drinking songs we used to sing back in the early 70s! The unique flavour of Schnapps makes me think of some great times, as I am sure it does for many other people too.”


ABOUT THE FLAVOURS

Flävar Blueberry & Lemon (25% abv) is the newest addition to the range, which has been shaking up the shot market all over the country in pubs and bars, a shot to be savoured and enjoyed, inspired by popular Swedish desserts and sweet treats. The combination of citrus and sweet is a delectable combination which works equally well as a post-dinner drink too.

Flävar Strawberry & Lime (25% abv) Did you know that Sweden has some of the most succulent strawberries in the world? Candy-sweet and full of flavour, mixing the berries with zesty lime takes this liquid to a whole new level of Flävar.

Flävar Salted Caramel (25% abv)
The beloved classic: the smooth, moreish, sweet and salty sensation that shouldn’t work, but it really does! Perfect for Winter gatherings, this mouth-watering favourite is a treat, and the ultimate cocktail ingredient in Christmas Martinis**. It even tastes delicious poured into a hot chocolate - yum!


Flävar Raspberry & Liquorice (25% abv)
Liquorice is Sweden’s favourite warming treat. Mixed with sweet, juicy raspberry and you’ve got yourself a taste explosion.


*SHOT RECIPES
Youtube Embed link for Cameron’s easy ‘how-to’ Shots video:


Shots hi res here: https://we.tl/t-ibJqZ3wugu

Bottle shots hi res here: https://we.tl/t-ixnQA1Dmwh
      
]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/103988/national-geographic-traveller-uk-food-festival-announces-main-stage-line-up/ <![CDATA[National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival Announces Main Stage Line-up for 2023]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/738501074/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~National-Geographic-Traveller-UK-Food%e2%80%afFestival-Announces-Main-Stage-Lineup-for/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/103988/national-geographic-traveller-uk-food-festival-announces-main-stage-line-up/       ]]>
MasterChef judge Torode will take to the stage on Saturday, alongside Thomasina Miers and fellow writer and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal. They’re joined by cookbook author Ixta Belfrage and Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, the husband-and-wife team behind the Honey & Co restaurants. Former MasterChef winner Irini Tzortzoglou and chef Nathan Outlaw complete the day’s schedule. 

Haugh, who’s a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, will be performing on Sunday, sharing a line-up with the show’s current champion Nikita Pathakji. There’ll also be demonstrations by food and drink writer Melissa Thompson and restaurateurs Asma Khan and Jean-Christophe Novelli, as well as chefs April Jackson and Jeremy Pang. 

Glen Mutel, editor of Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), comments: “The Main Stage is naturally the big draw for the Food Festival, so I’m thrilled to be able to confirm such a strong final line-up, with a really pleasing mix of big-name food personalities and exciting new talent, representing a variety of styles and influences.” 

Hosted by award-winning magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), the event invites visitors to taste the world and broaden their palates, with tasting opportunities on the festival floor, culinary masterclasses showcasing specific cuisines, wine tutorials, live demonstrations from big-name chefs and interviews with acclaimed cookbook authors. 

Tickets are priced at £26 per person, including booking fee. All tickets include entry to the festival, with access to all interviews, Q&As, panel sessions and chef demonstrations. A limited number of tickets to the Wine & Spirits Theatre are available at the price of £6 per session, with up to two drinks tastings included.   

What’s on 

Main Stage: Demonstrations and interviews with the culinary world’s leading lights, from top chefs and broadcasters to leading writers and restaurant critics. 

Speakers’ Corner: Our second stage represents a more intimate setting, in which visitors can hear from the authors of some of the most exciting recent cookbook releases. The programme will take a deep dive into the culinary destinations that inspired these works, with visitors invited to ask questions before being able to purchase their favourite cookbook and get it signed. 

Wine & Spirits Theatre: This is where attendees can book sessions to find out about more about their favourite tipples before visiting the Drinks Showcase to try and buy wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages from across the globe, too. 

Masterclasses: When it comes to food, there’s nothing better than seeing the masters in action. The two Masterclass Theatres will showcase some of the world’s most fascinating cuisines, via a series of live cooking demonstrations and tastings. 
 
Exhibitors: Some of the planet’s best chefs will put a spin on classic dishes, with tourist boards on hand to tell you more about the culinary destinations that inspired them. Meanwhile, in partnership with Brand USA, Travel South USA is hosting the Travel South Pavilion, offering visitors a homespun way to discover the flavours of the Southern states. Highlights include demonstrations by renowned Southern chefs and drink aficionados serving as Travel South Ambassadors, who will prepare tasty samples and share stories behind the region’s food and drink, along with inspirational travel information. 

Whether it’s Greece, Grenada, Italy, Montenegro and beyond, a ticket to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival offers visitors an immersive experience, giving them the inspiration to plan their next trip and get better acquainted with a local cuisine. 

Thousands of food-lovers poured into the Business Design Centre in 2022, and with this year’s event promising to be even bigger and better, tickets are expected to sell fast. 

For more information and to book, visit foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk 

Main website: News, features and more: nationalgeographic.com/travel

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/NatGeoTravelUK

Twitter: twitter.com/NatGeoTravelUK

Instagram: instagram.com/NatGeoTravelUK


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Notes

About the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 

Organised by APL Media, publisher of the magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), the first National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival took place in July 2019. The event was held over two days (19-20 July 2019) at Islington’s Business Design Centre and attracted 5,500 attendees, 45 exhibitors and 59 performers (chefs, speakers and authors). 

Following on from the success of the inaugural event in 2019, and after a two-year break due to Covid-19, the Food Festival returned to the Business Design Centre in 2022, with more than 6,000 food-lovers, mainly from London and the South East, visiting over the two days (16-17 July). 

Seventy-eight exhibitors offered food, drink and expertise, with major sponsors including the Greece National Tourism Organisation, Food & Drink Wales, the Italian National Tourist Board, Parmigiano Reggiano and the Azerbaijan Tourism Board. In the two Masterclass Theatres, some of the world’s top chefs recreated dishes from as far afield as Louisiana, the Seychelles, Ecuador and Montenegro. foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk 


About Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) is an award-winning quarterly series of special issues of National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine brought to you by APL Media Limited. It launched in spring 2018. nationalgeographic.com/travel

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, DC. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.com/travel

Nat Geo Media is a worldwide digital, social and print publisher, operating in more than 170 countries, with several print and digital products and more than half a billion followers on social media. Our mission is to inspire curious fans of all ages through bold and innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, and enable our fans to connect, explore, engage with and care about the world. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com


About APL Media 

APL Media is an award-winning content marketing agency, founded in 1997. It has been changing the narrative and the way clients communicate with their audiences for over 25 years. In addition to publishing the award-winning magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), and organising related events under the National Geographic brand umbrella, APL Media produces print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sector. aplmedia.co.uk
      
]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/103977/technology-firm-kurve-attracts-new-investment-to-meet-growing-popularity/ <![CDATA[Technology firm Kurve attracts new investment to meet growing popularity of self-service food ordering]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/738244949/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Technology-firm-Kurve-attracts-new-investment-to-meet-growing-popularity-of-selfservice-food-ordering/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/103977/technology-firm-kurve-attracts-new-investment-to-meet-growing-popularity/       ]]>
Bristol-based technology company Kurve which specialises in providing electronic self-service POS (Point of Sale) solutions to the hospitality sector has secured £250k of seed capital to kickstart an ambitious growth of 500% by 2027. The company is aiming to profit from the surge in demand for self-service kiosks for ordering in quick service restaurants (QSRs) across the UK.

Kurve was founded in July 2021 and already has 110 customers with over 210 sites. Its SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) based in-store kiosk, PoS, web and mobile self-service offerings have been designed to assist hospitality operators become more profitable by achieving higher transaction values, increased throughput, improved labour productivity and enhanced customer loyalty.

According to Kurve Founder and CEO, Steven Boyes the initial funding will be used to invest heavily in marketing and brand awareness over the next 9-12 months and also further develop its Operations Team to rapidly expand its customer base. He commented, “Following the pandemic hospitality operators have faced growing pressures of staff shortages and escalating operational costs. Self-service has not only seen a rise in its appeal, especially amongst younger consumers, it also significantly reduces costs, increases average transaction values and boosts customer satisfaction.

We see a massive untapped opportunity for Kurve’s in-store kiosk, PoS, web or mobile platform that is ideal for hospitality operators looking to make an easy and affordable switch to contactless ordering. We offer users a slick and easy user experience and our cloud-based solutions can also integrate into existing PoS systems.”

Industry research has revealed that 84% of Generation Z choose to visit a restaurant with a self-serve kiosk over and above those restaurants without and according to analyst Forbes, 65% of customers said they would be more willing to visit a restaurant if self-service kiosks were available.

Backing by Kurve customer

Kurve has received seed capital of £250k with participants in the funding round including Mark Lilley, the founder of Abokado, a leading healthy grab-and-go chain and one of Kurve’s customers.

Mark Lilley commented on his own experience of using Kurve’s self-service solutions and his decision to invest, “I have seen first-hand how powerful and industry-leading the Kurve platform is. Introducing kiosks, mobile self-service and digital loyalty into Abokado has been transformational and Kurve’s product has marked benefits over the competition. All the signs are that this market is set for huge growth, across both hospitality and retail, and I’m delighted to have been able to invest. I look forward to seeing Steve and the team take Kurve from strength to strength.”

Following the success of this seed funding round, Kurve plans to secure Series A funding towards the end of 2024 to further accelerate growth and entry into additional markets.

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EDITOR’S NOTES:
About Kurve
Established in 2021 and based in Bristol, Kurve Kiosks has 110 customers with over 210 sites across the UK. Its SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) based in-store kiosk, PoS, web and mobile self-service offerings are designed to assist hospitality operators become more profitable by achieving higher transaction values, increased throughput and enhanced customer loyalty. Kurve kiosks work on multiple devices from large floor standing devices, to wall mounted screens and desk mounted tablets. Easy integration with other systems include Como, Toggle, Urban Piper, Deliverect, Fourth and MarketMan.

For more information visit: www.kurvekiosks.com

Press Contact: Jane Shergold, Carraway, jane@carrawaypublishing.co.uk Tel: 07966176028
      
]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/103939/visit-star-micronics-at-retail-technology-show-for-latest-innovative/ <![CDATA[Visit Star Micronics at Retail Technology Show 2023 for latest innovative POS Solutions]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/736555382/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Visit-Star-Micronics-at-Retail-Technology-Show-for-latest-innovative-POS-Solutions/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/103939/visit-star-micronics-at-retail-technology-show-for-latest-innovative/       ]]>
Introducing a variety of new products for retail and hospitality POS at the event, Star will be exhibiting its latest printer in the Star mCollection, mC-Label. Ideal for a range of applications and environments including food labelling in QSR, retail, healthcare and logistics, this versatile printer can print on a variety of media including die cut, linerless and continuous labels. Offering flexible connectivity including USB-C, LAN and Star CloudPRNT™, the printer is designed to work with traditional systems, network, web-based systems or connected to a wide range of tablets or mobile devices, where the printer’s USB-C port can power and charge the device as well as provide network tethering via Star’s SteadyLAN+ technology.

Furthermore, Star’s new TetherLAN technology included with the mC-Label allows a tablet or device with an active cellular (4G, 5G) or WiFi connection to share that connection with the mC-Label printer. This enables the printer to then print directly from cloud-based services, including StarPrinter.Online, whilst also enabling remote management and diagnostics, as well as making any supported, connected USB peripherals “Cloud Enabled”.

Building on its POS printer expertise, Star has expanded its portfolio to encompass a range of POS peripherals. As a result, businesses can develop POS systems in the knowledge all products and peripherals are successfully integrated and provided by a single manufacturer. At the event, Star will be exhibiting its versatile tablet stands for retail and hospitality POS, visitor management and self-service applications, alongside its CD4 series of cash drawers.

The universal mEnclosure tablet holder for a wide range of Apple, Android and Windows tablets provides a versatile and secure solution that is compatible with Star’s new mUnite stands. Available in black or white, the mUnite stands maintain a clean design, concealing all the cables that keep devices connected whilst routing power supplies under the counter to recapture space in busy environments. With desk mounted, wall mounted and floor standing versions available, the mUnite stands offer a flexible solution for retail, hospitality, visitor management and any environment in which customer interaction is key.

The new CD4 series of cash drawers is available in two sizes for medium and high cash volume applications. With a black or white finish and stainless steel front design, this series complements the Star printer and mUnite tablet stand range and provides the versatility retail and hospitality businesses demand.

Alongside hardware, Star offers additional software and integration tools for enhanced connectivity. Star’s CloudPRNT technology benefits retail and hospitality by enabling customer orders to be sent directly to the printer from an online ordering service or app, eliminating the need for an additional tablet in the store, bar or restaurant.

For a fully managed service, Star will be demonstrating its unique StarPrinter.Online dedicated service for businesses to manage the printer estate with minimal setup time and cost as well as near zero integration. This allows printing direct from an ordering website through the REST API or direct from the page with JavaScript, or even via email. The ordering service can not only communicate directly with the printer to create print jobs but also receive the status of the printer estate. Thanks to an online dashboard, users have an overview of all devices and activity including reliable tracking of print jobs with notification of device status changes, barcode scans, new device connections to a group, etc. Additional printers and peripherals can simply be added without the need for server upgrades.

A commitment to creating innovative solutions, combined with Star’s renowned expertise in the thriving kiosk market, has resulted in successful integrations of both its Sanei and packaged printer ranges with Star looking to further expand its range of Sanei printers in response to growing demand for compact kiosk printing solutions.

Based on an established long-term partnership with Evoke, Star printers have been integrated into a diverse range of kiosks for tier one retail and hospitality chains for retail check-out and Click & Collect applications as well as food and beverage ordering. On the stand, visitors will find the Star mC-Print3 front loading kiosk printer integrated with the versatile Evoke EV Serve food ordering kiosk. Also on display will be SumUp’s recently launched food ordering kiosk, designed in partnership with Melford Technologies Ltd and incorporating the Star mC-Print3.

“At the Retail Technology Show 2023, visitors to the Star stand will find an extensive range of innovative and versatile POS solutions”, states Simon Martin, Director & General Manager, Star Micronics EMEA. “Designed for a variety of POS and kiosk applications, Star’s solutions successfully provide the flexibility and unique features that allow businesses of all sizes to fully leverage the potential of retail technology.”

About Star Micronics
Founded in 1947, Star Micronics is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers and has facilities for worldwide production, marketing and support. Employing over 1500 staff and achieving turnover in excess of £400 million, Star Micronics has developed a POS printer portfolio that spans thermal and dot matrix printers and mechanisms, designed for barcode, ticketing, receipts and labelling. Star's proven technology is also being utilised to install print mechanisms in multimedia kiosk environments. The Star Micronics' range is available internationally via a distribution channel comprising distributors and dealers.
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For further information, please visit www.Star-EMEA.com or contact:

Claire Smith
PR Manager
Star Micronics EMEA
Tel: +44 (0)1494 471111
Email: csmith@Star-EMEA.com
      
]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/103932/pce-automation-of-beccles-suffolk-wins-the-inaugural-king-s/ <![CDATA[PCE Automation of Beccles, Suffolk, wins the inaugural King’s Award for Enterprise 2023 (EMBARGO APPLIES)]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/736495994/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~PCE-Automation-of-Beccles-Suffolk-wins-the-inaugural-King%e2%80%99s-Award-for-Enterprise-EMBARGO-APPLIES/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/103932/pce-automation-of-beccles-suffolk-wins-the-inaugural-king-s/       ]]> Manufacturer is honoured with the UK’s most prestigious commercial award for innovation

Beccles, Suffolk, 21 April 2023. PCE Automation Ltd today announced that the company has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise, in recognition of its excellence in innovation.

PCE Automation Ltd specialises in bespoke automation, repeat automation, and value-added services, including pre-automation and aftercare services to address the varying needs of customers across a range of industry sectors including ocular, medical and pharmaceutical. Its product handling, assembling, and testing systems have a global reputation for innovation and quality. Founded in 1961 by Ernest James Cook, the company was previously awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020 for international trade putting it in a select group of companies who have won both the Queen’s and King’s Awards for Enterprise. PCE is a trusted partner to many blue-chip, industry-leading life science organisations around the world.

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP, recommended that the company should receive one of the inaugural King’s Awards for Enterprise, in recognition of a key innovative project in the ocular sector - which it delivered for a major global manufacturer of contact lenses. The project enabled the manufacturer of ‘made to order’ on demand (MTO) silicone hydro lenses to reduce its lead times to the end-user and greatly enhance the efficiency, flexibility and scalability of the manufacturing process. In doing so, the company has uncovered major commercial opportunities and an increase in market share. Not only was the manufacturing time cut, but the productivity output was increased by circa 360%.

CEO, James Cook commented “The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious British business award because of its provenance as the Queen’s Award. To be recognised for our contribution to innovation reflects the huge team effort made by each member of our staff to develop a range of world-leading solutions with innovation incorporated across the board - in design, project management, engineering and software programming.”

Employing 99 staff at its Beccles headquarters and 22 at its Lutterworth site, PCE is focused on staff empowerment, achievements and well-being and has exciting expansion plans to develop its site, recruit more staff and expand its presence within Europe. In 2022 PCE announced an ongoing acquisition of an Irish organisation, which will see it become a multinational corporation, helping to expand its geographical presence and diversification into numerous automation growth sectors.

MP for Waveney, Peter Aldous MP, supported the application for the King’s Award for Enterprise and has taken an active interest in the company. He commented, “Congratulations to the team at PCE Automation on this prestigious accolade. With a focus on empowering employees, PCE is a business of which East Anglia and Suffolk can be proud”.

In its inaugural year, the King’s Award for Enterprise follows 57 years of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, where previous winners included J.P Morgan, iCandy, Veolia and Willmott Dixon.

The next celebratory steps for PCE include a listing in a special edition of the London Gazette, published in April, which will carry the names of all of the winners. The London Gazette is the oldest English newspaper and is an official journal of record of the British Government. A Grant of Appointment ceremony will take place at PCE’s office (date tba) with the county’s Lord Lieutenant and local VIPs. The Lord Lieutenant is His Majesty The King’s local representative and will personally present a crystal trophy to the PCE team. In addition, CEO, James Cook will visit Buckingham Palace in the summer for a celebratory reception, which is hosted by His Majesty King Charles III.



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Notes to Editors:
To arrange media interviews commencing 21st April 9am, contact Ollie Cook at PCE Automation Ltd on o.cook@pce-group.co.uk 07808 549600
Images attached:

1. James Cook
2. Beccles Site (drone image)
3. Manufacturing process
4. PCE logo
      
]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/103929/lintbells-wins-prestigious-king-s-award-for-enterprise-international-trade/ <![CDATA[Lintbells wins prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/736226444/0/sourcewirefoodanddrink~Lintbells-wins-prestigious-King%e2%80%99s-Award-for-Enterprise-International-Trade/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/103929/lintbells-wins-prestigious-king-s-award-for-enterprise-international-trade/       ]]>
Leading natural pet supplement manufacturer Lintbells has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for its work in international trade.   



It is the third time the company has received such a prestigious royal accolade, having previously earned The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovation in 2016 and The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovation: International Trade in 2018.



The new King’s Award for Enterprise reflects the continued growth of Lintbells and expansion in international markets and significant launch into the US.



Following the risks from Brexit , Lintbells made a strategic choice to expand internationally, most notably increasing its presence in the US Market. Part of this expansion included launching new products, sales channels, and acquiring a new local HQ, as well as recruiting talent to the company. Lintbells also continued its expansion across other international markets with the introduction of skin, digestive and calming ranges, alongside its core joint supplement, YuMOVE.



Established in the UK and based in Weston, Hertfordshire, in 2006, Lintbells has seen rapid continued growth as part of their international expansion; quintupling their business outside of the UK over the past 5 years (2018-2022).

Lintbells now exports high-quality products for pets in more than 20 countries worldwide. 





Fiona Hope, Lintbells CEO, said: “The whole team at Lintbells is delighted that our international growth has been recognised by such a prestigious award. 



We are very proud of the difference that our scientific supplements make to the quality of life of companion animals and have worked hard to extend our global reach.  



To receive the first Enterprise Award from His Majesty King Charles III, makes this is a very special moment in Lintbells’ history.” 



Lintbells has always had one driving mission; to help pets across the world live their most active life, for life. The ethos of this mission is prevalent in all aspects of how the company approaches the business – from working with sustainable farms off the coast of New Zealand to source the very best ingredients - to its charitable work and partnerships that support pets across the UK and the US.   

 

For more information about Lintbells please visit www.lintbells.com or call 01462 790886. 

Press Office: Emma-li Toh|emma-li.toh@lintbells.com|07715632041 

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The King’s Awards for Enterprise was previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, and the new name reflects His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses.



The Award programme, now in its 57th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country and is internationally recognised. The 2023 Awardees will be announced on Friday 21 April this year, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, and on 6 May from 2024, the anniversary of The King’s coronation. 



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About Lintbells 

For Lintbells, every product starts with pets at the heart. Based in Weston in Hertfordshire, Lintbells researches, formulates and manufactures high-quality, innovative natural supplements that aim to improve the lives of dogs, cats and horses. It’s a commitment the company takes very seriously and has resulted in products that support skin and coat condition, digestive health, behaviour and joint care.  

Established in 2006 by John Howie and John Davies, Lintbells has a strong focus on scientific validation of its products, working with experts such as the Royal Veterinary College and New Zealand’s Marlborough Research Centre. But it does not stop with the science because helping pets is at the core of the business.  

At all levels of the Lintbells’ organisation there is a realisation that collectively, everyone has a responsibility to help keep pets healthy and happy by providing effective, high-quality pet supplements at affordable prices.   

And it seems those efforts are increasingly appreciated by pets and their people. As the UK’s no.1 veterinary joint supplement brand* YuMOVE is already supporting more than 2 million dogs a year.**

This latest award joins a host of accolades achieved by Lintbells in recent years: The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 2016 and 2017, The Sunday Times Fast Track Ones to Watch 2015, The Sunday Times list of the top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for, Pets at Home - ‘Best Multi-Channel Supplier’, Pets at Home – ‘Best VIP supplier award’ and 'Market Mover' category at Growth Accelerator's The Brave & The Bold awards 2014. 



*Kynetec VetTrak February 2022. Sales of YuMOVE branded products through veterinary wholesalers.

** YuMOVE brand tracking study 2022.
      
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The name of the gin, “1960” represents the year The Belfry was founded. Many of its botanicals have been carefully selected from the resort. Roses and lavender picked from the resort’s courtyard, willow from the golf courses and honey harvested from its very own “Belfry Bees.”

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The tipple is presented in a stylish Belfry Bell shaped cut glass bottle topped with a gold glass golf ball as a nod to the resort’s distinguished golf heritage.

“We’re delighted to be serving guests our new 1960 gin - it’s been an exciting journey from distilling to the final stages of production and then having our first taste of the finished gin”, said Varun Shetty, Director of Food and Beverage at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.

“It was very important to us to ensure that the gin is reflective of the beautiful environment at The Belfry and of our commitment to sustainability. To achieve this, we have had botanicals and produce from across the resort incorporated into the blend, something we felt was absolutely crucial to do. We hope our guests love 1960 as much as we do!”

In line with environmental policies at The Belfry, once empty all 1960 bottles from the resort will be sent to the distillery to be refilled and returned.

At the prestigious IWSC 2023 awards, the quality of the new gin was recognised with a much-coveted Bronze Medal in the London Dry “taste” category.

“The whole project working with The Belfry has been a wonderful journey from start to finish. The Belfry team were very clear on what they wanted from start to finish. Their exacting standards have been welcomed by our distilling team and we feel we have created something very special which The Belfry guests will simply love,” said Phil Howarth, Managing Director at Hawkridge Distillers.

Hawkridge Distillers is a multi-award-winning distillery with an ever-growing collection of customer and own-label gins. Their clients include Michelin starred restaurants, some of the world’s top hotels and even the British Army.

Media enquiries to: Claire Price, claire@smartmarketinguk.com, 023 8060 1635
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