"It looked bigger in the picture" We spoke recently about weighing food ready to sell, in this instalment we'll look at picking the correct size container for your food. Perhaps you have that great new food line sat in a bowl or the bottom of the saucepan and now you need to sort some packaging … [Read more...] about Choose The Right Size Food Container
Plastic Glasses
Accurately weighing food ready to sell
Food retailers have a legal responsibility to accurately describe what they are selling. It is down to each retailer to clearly display contents for allergen purposes - I'll be writing more about this in a future blog - but another critical component is the weight. This needs to be clearly displayed … [Read more...] about Accurately weighing food ready to sell
Supply Chain Issues / Price Increases
It's been out of stock forever..... A quick update regarding the product lines that seem to be in and out of stock on our website. We work with dozens of manufacturers, and they are have all been trying to supply in demand product ranges to companies like ours. In ordinary circumstances, … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Issues / Price Increases
Last minute shopping?
So, we're almost on the final approach to Christmas. You ready? Some of us (like me) have pretty much got it all sorted. Chaps, you've got a week to chill out before you should even think about the shopping. Here's a reminder of our opening hours: we recommend avoiding the Economy delivery … [Read more...] about Last minute shopping?
Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas is fast approaching, make sure you don't run out of food packaging and glasses in the final run up to the festive period. It's worth considering that our suppliers will close down for Christmas too, so if you have a big order to place, sooner is always better than later! Our primary … [Read more...] about Christmas Opening Hours
The Super-Sub
We're 12 games into the 2019/20 Premier League season, and while every club is hopeful of a decent cup run on the pitch and some silverware in May, it's good to see that the big teams are also starting to flex their green credentials too. Let's face it, these clubs are globally recognised brands in … [Read more...] about The Super-Sub
Supplier Packaging
"Why don't you use Biodegradable Packaging and bubble wrap when you send your orders out?" We're getting there. Good to see the suppliers are following suit as well - I spotted this little sticker on one of our suppliers boxes last week. This is how our lovely Reusable Plastic Glasses and … [Read more...] about Supplier Packaging
Match winning wine glasses
I was fortunate enough to bag a ticket to Wimbledon this year, and with the weather set fair, it was time to take full advantage of the allowance of a bottle of wine per person. (I'm never going to pass this up) We armed ourselves with a Polycarbonate Wine Glass each and headed for Henman Hill to … [Read more...] about Match winning wine glasses
You Can’t Beat a Classic Prawn Cocktail
Some things in life will always be cool - Walkmans, Hi-tops, cars you wanted when you were 12, and when it comes to food - a well constructed Prawn Cocktail. It's a simple starter that can be made ahead of time, and as long as you get the pink sauce right, it tastes great. This dish dates back to … [Read more...] about You Can’t Beat a Classic Prawn Cocktail
Branded Plastic glasses for Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club
We have recently supplied Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club with branded plastic drinking glasses, helping to equip the bar at their new community hockey pitch and clubhouse. The new facility has been built at Amersham College in Buckinghamshire and is a fabulous addition to the local community … [Read more...] about Branded Plastic glasses for Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club
