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Purple reigns in the kitchen

Vibrantly coloured kitchen tools help protect customers with allergiesNew EU allergen labelling regulations came into force at the end of 2014, which means that caterers need to take extra care to protect customers and the reputation of their business. FEM (Foodservice Equipment Marketing) is launching a range of utensils based on the San Jamar Saf-T-Zone system, to help caterers with allergen compliance. One of the biggest causes of allergic reactions is contamination during food preparation in commercial kitchens. The San Jamar utensils use eye-catching purple plastic for the grips

Cook, smoke and hold: Faster, easier and (now) on the move

Alto-Shaam portable Smoker Cook and Hold oven from FEMSmoking food not only gives it a delicious flavour and aroma, but it tenderises, cures and preserves meat and fish, as well. Foodservice Equipment Marketing’s Alto-Shaam range of Smoker Cook and Hold ovens allows chefs to offer in-house smoked food quickly and easily. The latest electric smoker Cook and Hold oven (model 767-SK/III) is designed for smaller venues. With a footprint of 653mm (W) x 805mm (d) x 851mm (h) the Alto-Shaam 767-SK/III has a capacity of 45kg and can hold up to nine full size gastronorm pans. As the ovens combine

Budget Cutting

Sirman Smart 250 slicer from FEM: quality yet affordable meat slicer for cafes, small restaurants and delisWhile quality slicers guarantee the consistent cuts of meat often essential in commercial catering, large, heavy-duty machines are an unnecessary expense for small establishments. The new Sirman Smart 250 slicer from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) is an affordable, entry-level slicer ideal for cafes, small restaurants and delis. Despite its affordability, the Sirman 250 is both durable and reliable. The body is made from anodised aluminum, which is strong as well as hygienic.

Smoothies made smoothly

Ideal for chains, the New Hamilton Beach Eclipse Blender from FEM is efficient, programmable, and, unlike most blenders, quiet.Coffee houses and cafes are more popular than they’ve ever been, not just for their espressos, but their smoothies and iced drinks too. A recent study by Zagat Staff  indicates that noise irritates diners more than anything else, and conventional blenders, with their loud motors and blades working overtime to crush fruit and ice quickly, exacerbate this. Hamilton Beach has found a solution

Manitowoc and FEM announce new ice machine distribution partnership

Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) has entered into a strategic alliance with Manitowoc Foodservice to become the master distributor for all Manitowoc Ice equipment and parts in the UK and Ireland.Manitowoc Ice is a leading manufacturer of ice machines in the US, recognised for its cutting edge technology and energy-saving designs. Since 1993 FEM, based in East Kilbride, near Glasgow, has been supplying foodservice products, from kitchen utensils to cooking equipment to distributors. “We are excited about strengthening our relationship with Manitowoc Ice,” says Jim Doherty, Sales

FEM’s new InstaCut food cutter makes light work of manual food preparation

Slicing time and labourManual food preparation can be a time-consuming and labour-intensive process. The new InstaCut™ 5.0 multi-purpose cutter from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) effortlessly dices, slices, wedges and cores a variety of fruits and vegetables, three times faster than by hand, increasing productivity and freeing up staff time. Manufactured by Vollrath, InstaCut can be used to prepare onions, peppers, potatoes, pears, apples, celery, lemons and oranges. With its clean, quick one-stroke cuts, the manual operating system of the InstaCut 5.0 reduces bruising and raises

FEM Celebrates 20th Anniversary

‘Can do’ approach fosters success and long-term relations with suppliers, distributors and staff.July 4th1993, a small office in Glasgow. The phone rings. Two men look at each other across the desk. It rings again. A hand picks up the receiver. “Hello, this is FEM. How can I help you?” As it happens, it was the BT engineer, but it’s significant because it was the first ever call to Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM), which celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2013. Back then the company employed two people – the founders, Harry Hogan and Jim Doherty. It looked after one brand,

New Sirman’s TM-TG Vegetable Processor from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM)

A New Way to Speed up the ProcessPreparing vegetables can be a timely and labour-intensive process but preparing vegetables on-site means the vegetables retain more nutrients, are fresher and of better quality, as well as offering savings on cost. Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) has launched a new version of the TM vegetable processor, the TM-TG, which makes vegetable preparation fuss-free and fast. Capable of preparing up to 350kg of fresh vegetables per hour, the Sirman TM-TG vegetable processor has a new larger feed hopper for easy loading of large quantities of produce. As well

The Saf-T-Grip® Allergen Safe Zone Cutting Board from FEM says ‘yes’ to catering for customers with dietary requirements

A cut above the restThe Saf-T-Grip® Allergen Safe Zone Cutting Board from FEM says ‘yes’ to catering for customers with dietary requirements With an increased prevalence of food allergies and special dietary requirements, now thought to affect around one million adults, being able to cater for people with allergies and intolerances can be big business and may one day become the law. The gluten-free market alone is worth an estimated £1 million a year to caterers. The San Jamar Saf-T-Grip® Allergen Safe Zone Cutting Board from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) helps raise staff

Wear No Tear: Cambro VZ Trays from FEM

Made from fibreglass, Cambro VZ trays are a more hygienic and long-lasting alternative to wood veneer and laminated trays.Wood veneer and laminated trays may be attractive initially, but their lifespan is limited and they are costly to replace. Cambro’s latest VZ trays from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) are constructed from SMC standard performance fibreglass material, which is highly durable and resistant to the everyday wear and tear of the commercial catering environment. Fibreglass is water resistant; therefore the Cambro VZ trays are far less prone to the damage caused by

FEM’s new blender plus ice shaver speeds up service, improves hygiene and makes great iced drinks

A Revolution in Iced DrinksPLUS! Win A Revolution Blender Shaver worth £2,980! When the sun comes out the time is right for iced drinks, which is good news for operators since iced coffee, cocktails and smoothies are highly profitable. However, one issue is ice handling. It takes space to keep ice on hand and time to load it – plus, of course, the ice needs to be handled hygienically and the blender has to be tough enough to break up the cubes. The answer is the new Revolution Blender Shaver from Hamilton Beach, marketed in the UK by FEM, which combines a powerful 3hp blender with an

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