EFCEM - The European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers has issued its review of the year 2022.  EFCEM is the only Commercial Kitchen Equipment Group represented in Brussels by Orgalim, the highly respected voice of the Europe's Technology Industries. Through such high level of representation EFCEM can advocate and influence current legislation while anticipating regulations. With over 65% of legislation originating in Brussels, this is the heart of EFCEM’s work.

​The acquisition represents an exceptional opportunity to support the rapid growth of Marco’s innovative products and global brand.

Management, activities, and contacts for Marco remain unchanged. Paul Stack remains Managing Director with the support of the existing management team and Drewry Pearson continues in a consultancy role.

​Flahavan’s is delighted to announce The Lansdowne Kenmare as the overall winner of its inaugural National Porridge Awards 2022 for hotels, for offering the ‘best of the best’ hotel porridge experience using Flahavan’s world-class Irish wholegrain oats.
 
The awards were split into three categories – Best Classic Porridge, Most Innovative Porridge and Best Promotion of Porridge – with one overall winner. As well as being awarded the overall prize, The Lansdowne Kenmare won in the “Best Promotion of Porridge” category. The “Best Classic Porridge” title was awarded to the Castlewood House Hotel in Dingle and the Crowne Plaza Dundalk won the award for the “Most Innovative Porridge”.

CATEX 2023, Ireland's definitive foodservice event returns on February 21st -23rd 2023 at the RDS, Dublin. Supported once again by steadfast sponsors, Bunzl and Calor, CATEX is a real celebration of skills, service, excellence and innovation within foodservice and hospitality.   Find out MORE.

Visitors can register now HERE.

​Perfect for pies, tarts, grab-and-go snacks, and larger desserts, each bakery display case keeps products at safe serving temperatures in your bakery, diner, or convenience store. 

The shelves are individually lit with energy saving white LED lighting under each shelf to help present the products.
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There are rear sliding doors for easy access, also making the unit easy to use and clean when required.

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.

Showcasing the highlights of 2022 and featuring the very best of the RATIONAL iVario Pro and the iCombi Pro. Pick up some tips and tricks to ensure you have a full arsenal of skills ready to take on the holiday period.  In just 10 minutes, discover how you can reduce your energy bills, limit your food wastage, and increase productivity in the kitchen!  REGISTER NOW

Colette Carew, a business manager for Sodexo Ireland, has won the Catering Manager of the Year Award at the 2022 IHI Hospitality Management Awards on Thursday 24th November.  

Over 500 hospitality and tourism professionals gathered at the Irish Hospitality Institute’s Founder Evening and Hospitality Management Awards in Dublin, which celebrated 59 finalists and winners across 13 categories. The Awards are a recognition of capability, technical skills, innovation, passion and ability to demonstrate continuous professional development.

Frylite Solutions delivering more than great taste.
Because we serve more than 8500 customers, our products don’t hang about. To ensure that we offer our customers and their end users full traceability, all oils are batch tested in our in house lab before they are released on to the market.

​Frylite Solutions places great emphasis on standards and quality in the manufacture of oil. Whether the oil is refined or not, it is still sensitive to light, heat and oxygen.⠀

Over 250 IFSA members, guests, clients and their families attended the annual IFSA Christmas Movie events on the 3rd and 4th December in the Odeon Point Village.  This was a welcome opportunity for our members to get together after a 3-year hiatus and reconnect with clients and friends within the foodservice community on a relaxed and fun filled morning out.  

​Some mince pies and a visit to the see the big man himself were on the cards before settling down to view this year's big Christmas movie, Matilda The Musical!