The Marco POUR’D cold coffee dispense system wins in the Commercial Cold Brew Coffee Preparation & Serving Category of the Best New Product Awards, held at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2022 in Boston. 
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The Best New Product Awards recognizes the best products for quality, innovation, and value within the specialty coffee industry.  ​The Marco POUR’D reflects all of the above attributes. This sleek, stylish, and innovative cold brew solution streamlines service, cuts labour costs and reduces waste. ​

​Irish founded start-up Wayleadr is one of five companies to be accepted into the Sodexo UK and Ireland Accelerators programme in partnership with innovation specialist L Marks.  

Wayleadr, the solo Irish company to make the cut, will now take part in a 10-week programme to road-test its proposition as part of Sodexo’s aim to collaborate with start-ups in developing innovative new solutions in the areas of smart buildings, employee experience and sustainability. The software as a service start-up reimagines the last mile of commuter journeys by connecting smart buildings with smart vehicles, saving time, rightsizing real estate spend and curbing carbon emissions.

​Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has received Cabinet approval to extend the operation of outdoor seating areas for pubs and restaurants as the hospitality industry enters the summer season.

The Government agreed to a six-month extension to the legislation which permits the sale and consumption of alcohol in outdoor seating areas.  The law was due to lapse on 31 May, but it has now been extended until the end of November. It follows the waiving of fees for on-street furniture last week.  The legislation was first introduced to assist the hospitality sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

After a very successful period, Choice People are another year on and due to the huge demands for recruitment services, we are delighted to say that we have expanded our team to ensure our clients and candidates receive the attention they deserve to service their needs. We have an excellent team of recruitment specialists working both nationally and locally.
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We offer years of recruitment and industry experience across many sectors including administration, agri food, hospitality, IT, procurement, sales & marketing , services and are on hand to advise, guide and mentor as needed.

The first ever apprenticeship to train a new generation of bar managers is being launched to tackle Ireland’s crippling shortage of hospitality staff.  The three-year degree course, backed by State and employer funding, is being officially unveiled in Limerick on Monday, 16th May.  The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and Griffith College, with the support of Solas, the state agency for further education, have joined forces to reverse the pub sector’s post-Covid struggle to retain staff.A Fáilte Ireland survey released in February indicated that as many as nine out of ten hospitality businesses have problems recruiting staff, with many employers linking the shortage to a lack of training.

Launched in 2021, Plant-It produces a wide range of plant-based food, including 100% Irish meat-free, chicken-free, egg-free, fish-free and veggie products.
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Using its own in-house texture technology, Plant-It has successfully managed to produce delicious products that mirror the taste and texture experience of meat, while being reassuringly plant-based. All Plant-It products are 100% vegan, with no GMO, no artificial colours or flavours and are high in plant protein and fibre.

The secret to more food, more often with the highest quality lies in Structured Air Technology®. This innovation offers up to four ovens in one – each chamber with independent temperature, fan speed and cook time control. Cook up to four different food items simultaneously with no odour or flavour transfer.

What Customers say:  Our Alto-Shaam ovens have improved the ability of our team to produce the highest quality, most consistent product that I have ever seen in my career,” said Northern, Vice President and Partner of WJP Restaurant Group.

​“We have been able to increase production and provide menu flexibility, all while improving food quality and reducing labor costs.”

Our hygienic PVC cladding is a smooth, non-toxic sheeting available in plain white or one of 19 unique colours. Enviroclad sheets offer a low maintenance solution for walls where hygiene is a priority. With continued intensity of EU hygiene legislation in the food and meat industry, our PVC wall cladding system has outperformed many of those offered by our competitors in the market today.

You don’t just grill, you’ve mastered wood-fired cooking altogether and you’re hungry for more. Take your craft to the next level with the Traeger Ironwood.

​From WiFIRE technology for grilling on the go, to Smoke Science for a major flavour upgrade, you’ll never look back.
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If you want high quality barbecue that delivers every time. The IRONWOOD 885 is the obvious choice for you coupled with Traeger Premium Hardwood Pellets and Signature Rubs to ensure your meats and veg are even more delicious.

Stephens Catering Equipment are excited to introduce Pudu Robotics to the Irish market. Pudu Delivery Robots are Stephens newest innovation to combat staff shortages and salary constraints and help business owners fill critical job vacancies. By harnessing technologies such as low-speed automated driving, all-electric drive and autonomous motion control, Pudu Robotics is paving the way for the large-scale commercial rollout of service robots around the globe. The robots concentrate on delivering customer meals, thereby affording the staff more time to focus on customer engagement and satisfaction. In addition, the robots will help businesses run at maximum capacity.