﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:05:55 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Cooking doesn’t get any more multifunctional than this…</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/cooking-doesn-t-get-any-more-multifunctional-than-this-,c2118172</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2356619</guid><description><![CDATA[Frima cooks live at The Great Hospitality Show 2017

NEC Birmingham, January 23-25 Stand 320
Expert chefs will be test driving the latest hi-tech multifunctional cooking technology at Hospitality 2017. Frima’s VarioCooking Center can boil, fry, deep fry and confit, replacing griddles, kettles, bratt pans, large pots and fryers. Alongside all its cooking processes it can also slow cook overnight and fast cook under pressure. It takes the concept of multifunctionality to a new level, says the company – as visitors to the Show will be able to see for themselves.

There will be three models]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frima's heavenly help at the Angel Inn</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-s-heavenly-help-at-the-angel-inn,c2113588</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2350165</guid><description><![CDATA[Wiltshire pub installs new compact tabletop VarioCooking Center
The Angel Inn at Upton Scudamore is a hotel and restaurant based in the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire. It was recently refurbished in a blend of contemporary and traditional styles, with the same ideals informing the food served there. Head chef Adam Clayton uses local and seasonal produce to create a menu that combines modern cuisine and classic pub fare. As much as possible is made in house, including bread and mayonnaise, so the kitchen equipment needs to be reliable.

The kitchen was also redesigned and fitted with a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frima shows new factory to UK partner network</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-shows-new-factory-to-uk-partner-network,c2103326</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2335250</guid><description><![CDATA[“Fantastic trip” for 15 UK catering equipment companies
On 13th and 14th October, 26 foodservice professionals representing 15 leading catering equipment distributors and kitchen design houses visited the new Frima factory extension, in Wittenheim, Alsace. The new factory has doubled the company’s production capacity and has been built to keep up with increasing demand for the multifunctional VarioCooking Center cooking technology.

Graham Kille is managing director of Frima UK. “These trips give our partners the chance to get training on the VarioCooking Center and learn about our]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:51:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Going large at Bertie's</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/going-large-at-bertie-s,c2078410</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2302102</guid><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire venue is first to own Frima's new large capacity compact appliance
Bertie’s Banqueting Rooms in the Yorkshire town of Elland is one of the largest and best regarded catering companies in the area. Based in an elegant Georgian sandstone building, its main ballroom has a capacity for 250 people and two additional ballrooms can hold 100 guests each. When it came to specifying a new kitchen during a recent refurbishment, managing director and chef Jonathan Nichols was looking for equipment that could prepare large amounts of food, quickly and reliably.

Frima’s advanced VarioCooking]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:15:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compact Countertop Cooking Live: Frima at The Restaurant Show 2016</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/compact-countertop-cooking-live--frima-at-the-restaurant-show-2016,c2053874</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2268203</guid><description><![CDATA[Stand GJ41, Olympia, London. 3rd-5th October.
Visitors to this year’s Restaurant Show will be able to see first-hand the cooking capabilities of Frima’s compact VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112T.

On stand GJ41, Frima chefs will be cooking live with the 112T, showing how restaurant kitchens pushed for space can still enjoy the benefits and flexibility of multifunctional cooking appliances.

The 112T offers restaurants maximum flexibility in a small footprint as chefs can use it to precisely and easily boil, grill, fry, low temperature cook and deep fry. It’s up to four times as fast,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:05:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cutting Kitchen Consumption: energy down by 34%; water down by 53%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/cutting-kitchen-consumption--energy-down-by-34--water-down-by-53-,c2049012</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2261323</guid><description><![CDATA[Research by Zurich University shows that multifunctional appliances deliver significant savings and improve BREEAM rating
Researchers at Zurich University studied the energy consumption in a commercial catering kitchen before and after a major refurbishment. They found that, by switching from conventional appliances to the latest multifunctional cooking technology, the kitchen reduced energy consumption by 34% and water consumption by 53%. Moreover, the new kitchen appliances were able to produce more food from less space.

Since kitchens are a major centre of energy consumption centre in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:29:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LACA Stop Press: Rational and Frima launch All-in-2</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/laca-stop-press--rational-and-frima-launch-all-in-2,c2037893</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2246640</guid><description><![CDATA[Two market leaders, one proven space-saving multifunctional school kitchen design
The LACA Main Event will see the launch of All-in-2, a new kitchen design concept from Frima and Rational. Designed to answer the needs of the modern school kitchen, it combines two market-leading multifunctional appliances, the SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses and the VarioCooking Center Multificiency, to allow caterers to cook everything they need in a compact cookline. As well as saving space compared to conventional appliances, All-in-2 also saves energy and water while delivering consistent, high-quality cooking]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:18:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All-in-2: Frima and Rational combine to offer the modern kitchen solution</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/all-in-2--frima-and-rational-combine-to-offer-the-modern-kitchen-solution,c2034622</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2242155</guid><description><![CDATA[Save energy and water, increase production, reduce kitchen footprint
Frima and Rational have teamed up to launch a new cooking concept called All-in-2. It combines two market leading multifunctional appliances, the SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses and the VarioCooking Center Multificiency, and is designed to answer the needs of the modern kitchen: energy and water saving, a compact footprint, consistent, high quality cooking results, high production capacity and lower costs.

“All-in-2 gives operators the options to cook everything they need,” says Graham Kille, managing director of Frima UK. “]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:16:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frima grabs gold at the Commercial Kitchen Show</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-grabs-gold-at-the-commercial-kitchen-show,c2026951</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2232556</guid><description><![CDATA[VarioCooking Center 112L awarded Innovation Challenge Gold Award
Frima UK was awarded the Innovation Challenge Gold Award at the Commercial Kitchen Show for the latest addition to the VarioCooking Center range, the 112L.

“We are very pleased to have received the Innovation Challenge Gold Award,” says Graham Kille, managing director of Frima UK. “It is great recognition for all the hard work the Frima team have done, and reflects our market-leading position as specialists in multifunctional cooking.”

The 112L is a compact countertop unit designed to allow smaller kitchens to benefit]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:45:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frima appoints new Regional Development Chef for the south and south-west</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-appoints-new-regional-development-chef-for-the-south-and-south-west,c2025466</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2230474</guid><description><![CDATA[Experienced chef says experiencing a Frima first-hand is the best way to understand its benefits
Frima UK has appointed Tim Calvert as its new Regional Development Chef with responsibility for the south and south-west of England.

An experienced chef with lifelong experience of the hospitality business, Tim’s parents owned pubs and hotels and he has run pubs himself. In his previous role as Development Chef for Rational Tim helped to grow business in his area by 75%.

"I am delighted to be joining Frima UK," says Tim. "Working with a market-leading manufacturer of catering equipment,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:25:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bradford Grammar School’s new Frima 311+ saves up to 15% on meat costs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/bradford-grammar-school-s-new-frima-311--saves-up-to-15--on-meat-costs,c2016982</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2217756</guid><description><![CDATA[Bradford Grammar School’s new Frima has helped save time and money, reducing spend on raw ingredients
Bradford Grammar School’s busy catering operation features a full breakfast menu, snacks during break, and a lunch service that feeds up to 1000 pupils daily. With just one servery, peak times between 12.05 and 13.30 are “fairly frantic,” says executive chef Dean Winter.

Dean joined the school just over a year ago. Before he started he went to another school to familiarise himself with its catering operations and it was here he witnessed firsthand the Frima VarioCooking Center]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2016 10:27:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frima appoints new London regional sales manager</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-appoints-new-london-regional-sales-manager,c2002946</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2197300</guid><description><![CDATA[VarioCooking Center’s ‘great results’ impress former Olympics chef
Frima UK has appointed Darren Brinn as Regional Sales Manager for London. As a highly experienced chef, Darren has headed up large commercial contracts for several leading organisations including BT and GSK. Most recently he was executive chef at Aramark UK’s HQ in Northwood, where he helped support delivery of catering for the 2012 London Olympics.

“Once I decided to switch into sales the opportunity to join Frima was too good to miss,” he says. “I am familiar with the product line – to be honest, it’s been something of a]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 14:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>See the latest FRIMA VarioCooking Center at Commercial Kitchen, The Catering Equipment Show 7-8 June 2016, NEC Birmingham, stand B6.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/see-the-latest-frima-variocooking-center-at-commercial-kitchen--the-catering-equipment-show-7-8-june,c9964151</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2186201</guid><description><![CDATA[The FRIMA family will be out in force at Commercial Kitchen, The Catering Equipment Show, with three different models on the stand. The biggest is the 211+ floor-standing version and the smallest is the counter top 112T, while the newest is the counter top 112L.

These models will give visitors a great overview of the FRIMA range. The FRIMA VarioCooking Center is a modern, multifunctional cooking appliance that can replace kettles, large pots, bratt pans, fryers and griddles, saving 30% or more space in the kitchen. It’s super-fast too – four times faster than conventional cooking. For]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:47:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Capacity to bridge the gap: FRIMA launches new VarioCooking Center</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/capacity-to-bridge-the-gap--frima-launches-new-variocooking-center,c9931618</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2137605</guid><description><![CDATA[Market-leader responds to customer demand for flexible, 50 litre option
Frima has launched a new VarioCooking Center. The 112L is a two-pan unit, each with a capacity of 25 litres. Previous Frima two-pan units have had 14 litre pans and the new model was developed in direct response to customer demand.

Like the recently launched 112T, the new unit is a counter top model that can easily be installed on the work bench, on a stand or elsewhere. Thus even small kitchens can benefit from its high capacity, multifunctional cooking abilities. And the VarioCooking Center 112L is truly]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Phenomenal” FRIMA at The Mere Resort, Cheshire</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/phenomenal--frima-at-the-mere-resort--cheshire,c9924178</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2125692</guid><description><![CDATA[Deluxe resort The Mere has recently installed the FRIMA VarioCooking Center

Multificiency
Located on the outskirts of Knutsford in Cheshire’s stunningly picturesque countryside, The Mere is a four-star deluxe resort with a spa, golf course and three different food outlets. The main restaurant, Browns, has 2 AA rosettes and serves modern international food using the freshest seasonal ingredients, while the more casual restaurants in the Club Lounge and Spa serve a variety of popular items, from burgers to Indian food, “pick and choose” style. The resort operates 24/7, and alongside its]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:20:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRIMA’s first Partner Convention attracts 100+ distributors and consultants</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-s-first-partner-convention-attracts-100--distributors-and-consultants,c9911947</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2107441</guid><description><![CDATA[Manufacturer unveils new factory, which doubles production capacity
FRIMA’s first Partner Convention attracted over 100 distributors, planners and consultants to the company’s head office in Wittenheim, France.  No less than 24 of them came from the UK and Ireland, representing 19 different business partners. 

“Of course this was a great opportunity to show our partners our new factory and give them some details about FRIMA’s new product developments,” says Graham Kille, managing director of FRIMA UK.  “However, another key driver was to get us all together to network and exchange ideas.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:34:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRIMA expands UK team with black belt chef</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-expands-uk-team-with-black-belt-chef,c9903506</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2094925</guid><description><![CDATA[Lee Hall to work with distributors to increase CookingLive demo sites
FRIMA UK has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Lee Hall as Regional Sales Manager for the East Midlands and East Anglia.

Lee is an experienced chef – he started in kitchens at the tender age of 14 and subsequently worked in a variety of venues including gastro pubs, five star hotels and spas. He’s also an experienced foodservice sales professional whose previous companies include MKG Foods and Corkers Crisps, where he controlled the UK wholesale division, working with multiple foodservice operators and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:08:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotelympia 2016: Cooking in the fast lane</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/hotelympia-2016--cooking-in-the-fast-lane,c9880717</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2060329</guid><description><![CDATA[FRIMA shows speed and versatility at Hotelympia 2016, ExCeL London, 29 Feb – 3 March
On stand 3471 FRIMA will be showing the 211+ VarioCooking Center Multificiency. This modern, multifunctional cooking appliance can replace kettles, large pots, bratt pans, fryers and griddles, saving 30% or more space in the kitchen. It’s super-fast too – four times faster than conventional cooking appliances – pans can get from 0 to 200°C in two and a half minutes. For even speedier cooking the 211+ has a pressure cooking feature that can cut cooking times for products such as casseroles, soups and stocks]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>See how it’s done – super-fast cooking</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/see-how-it-s-done---super-fast-cooking,c9877355</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2054901</guid><description><![CDATA[FRIMA shows speed and versatility of tabletop VarioCooking Center Multificiency at Casual Dining 2016 24 -25 February 2016, The BDC London
On stand M101 FRIMA will be explaining just how quick and easy it is to cook a variety of dishes with the latest compact FRIMA VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112T. The 112T is a tabletop version of the full-size FRIMA VarioCooking Center Multificiency. It’s four times faster than conventional cooking appliances – pans can get from 0 to 200°C in two and a half minutes.

Measuring just 962mm wide by 800mm deep and 400mm high, it has two 14 litre pans,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oxo Tower’s ‘fall off the bone’ oxtail is great – and fast – in restaurant’s new FRIMA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/oxo-tower-s--fall-off-the-bone--oxtail-is-great---and-fast---in-restaurant-s-new-frima,c9861255</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2029745</guid><description><![CDATA[Stocks take half the time, have more yield, and are perfectly clear in multifunctional appliance
Set in the iconic building on the Southbank, the Oxo Tower Restaurant offers an eclectic menu built around British and European classics. It serves over 200 covers a day but, like many urban restaurants, kitchen space is limited. This means catering equipment needs to be as efficient as possible, while delivering the best cooking results. Recently head chef Jeremy Bloor installed a FRIMA VarioCooking Center. He and his team are so impressed they are about to install a second one.

“I first saw]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:54:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Speed, food quality and ‘amazing’ multifunctionality: Bridgwater College installs FRIMA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/speed--food-quality-and--amazing--multifunctionality--bridgwater-college-installs-frima,c9851269</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2013481</guid><description><![CDATA[College’s VarioCooking Center is also brilliant for making more of cheaper cuts
With over 15,000 students and 1,000 staff, catering at Bridgwater College in Somerset is a busy business. There is a variety of catering outlets, including restaurants, coffee shops and The Zone, a Subway-style eatery. Together they serve around a million meals a year. The catering is not subsidised and all food is cooked from fresh – right down to the curry sauce.

Given such a combination of demand and diversity, catering equipment needs to be both multipurpose and productive. Recently the College installed a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:17:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRIMA’s Host debut</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-s-host-debut,c9827769</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1976325</guid><description><![CDATA[FRIMA at Host 2015, Stand Z06 – Hall 09, Fiera Milano, October 23rd  –  27th
This year FRIMA will be joining the 1700 exhibitors from more than 48 countries who make Host Milan the global hub for the professional hospitality industry. For its first ever appearance at Host, FRIMA will be showing the compact VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112T, the latest edition to the FRIMA family.

The 112T, a tabletop version of the full-size FRIMA VarioCooking Center Multificiency, is a multifunction cooking appliance, which allows chefs to boil, grill, fry, low temperature cook and deep fry,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tabletop to bulk-cooking: FRIMA has a multifunctional solution for any size of kitchen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/tabletop-to-bulk-cooking--frima-has-a-multifunctional-solution-for-any-size-of-kitchen,c9810685</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1950737</guid><description><![CDATA[Get a free trial of the latest compact, multifunctional FRIMA 112T at Restaurant Show 2015

Stand GJ41, 5th – 7th October 2015, Olympia, London.
At Restaurant Show 2015, FRIMA will be showing its latest VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112T. Visitors to stand GJ41 will be able to see the multifunctional compact 112T in action and get the opportunity to book a free trial with it in their own kitchen.

Chefs can use the tabletop 112T to boil, grill, fry, low temperature cook and deep fry, precisely and easily, with perfect results. Despite measuring just 962mm wide by 800mm deep and 400mm]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:41:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRIMA offers double the energy savings</title><link>http://news.cision.com/frima-uk/r/frima-offers-double-the-energy-savings,c9802898</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1937959</guid><description><![CDATA[Free electricity for buyers of a VarioCooking Center
Thanks to its ultra-efficient cooking technologies, FRIMA’s VarioCooking Center Multificiency is guaranteed to save money on energy bills. Now, with the launch of its electricity bonus initiative, FRIMA is offering new customers a refund on the cost of the first one thousand kilowatt hours of electricity they use, based on average consumption, after purchase.

The FRIMA VarioCooking Center is a compact cooking appliance combining the functionality of conventional appliances such as griddles, kettles, fryers, large pots, pressure cookers]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:32:09 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>