Welcome
The packaging and recycling landscape for operators is a murky sea of acronyms and phraseology: pEPR, DRS, RVMs, Exchange for Change, etc. TBH, it’s all a bit overly legislative and poorly thought out, in my opinion. So, I’m very grateful to all of the contributors to our environmental special – who deliver some invaluable insight.
There’s a bumper Sammies Awards special, as we celebrate another amazing night of triumph, innovation, incredible food and music – and a sumptuous dose of glamour!
We delve deeper into global sauces and flavours, get up close and personal with key players and there’s our usual helping of previews and news. It’s another bumper issue. I hope you enjoy.
Stay cool!
Alex Bell – Editor
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Contents
NEWS
4 The latest from around the industry
THE BRITISH SANDWICH & FOOD TO GO ASSOCIATION
16 The Sammies have been awarded – and what an evening it was!
INSIGHT
35 We catch up with a pioneer of South Asian flavours, Urban Rajah
PREVIEW
38 The lunch! Show, as part of the new London Food & Drink Festival
ENVIRONMENTAL
42 As a global enterprise, Go-Pak’s one step ahead of the market
44 The Conglom approach is one of expertise and innovation
46 You want the latest eco-friendly equipment? Check out Nisbets
48 Reverse vending is the future – and EcoVend can guide you through
EQUIPMENT TRENDS
50 For convenience, Merrychef delivers a new level of connectivity
SAUCES, RELISHES & CHUTNEYS
52 Authentic Asian flavours are a staple for Lee Kum Kee
56 B Corp status is the latest exciting development at Mei Mei