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Catering and Nutrition
Aimia Foods acquires
Aviko’s ‘Pure
spring cool soft
drinks to expand soft
Mash’ is a success
Aviko’s ‘Pure Mash’, launched at the LACA Conference,
drinks offer in the
is a success with school caterers, following
endorsement of the rest of the range by the Craft Guild
education sector
of Chefs.
Aviko’s ‘Pure Mash’ is just potato, with no added
Aimia Foods has acquired
ingredients, and quick-frozen to lock in all the flavour
Spring Cool Soft Drinks
and vitamins. Prepared using a microwave or combi-
from Norbev, the Northern
steamer, it is ready to serve from frozen in less than 12
Ireland-based soft drinks,
minutes!
packaged water and juice
One 2.5kg pack is sufficient for a half size
producer. The Spring Cool
Gastronorm and since the mash is frozen in individual
Soft Drinks business with
cubes, you can make any quantity, ensuring minimum
a £3 million turnover
waste, savings in time and portion control.
sells products into
After tasting ‘Pure Mash’ on Aviko’s stand, Julia
schools such as
Storey, Operations Manager – Catering for North
Spring Cool Irish
Lincolnshire Council said, “Your mash is the best mash I
Spring Water, Spring
have ever tasted… It really is excellent!”
Clear 105, and
Spring Cool X-ite -
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all of which will be
u01442 239 536
integrated into
Aimia Foods’
portfolio with
immediate effect.
The seduction of induction
The new venture
builds on an already
It’s a fact: use induction just once and you’ll never want to use anything else. It will do
successful year for
everything you can on gas and more, while saving energy and carbon emissions.
Aimia Foods, which
Induction is up to 86 per cent more efficient than gas and avoids expensive extraction and
has seen the
installation costs.
development of its
But having an energy efficient solution doesn’t mean you need to compromise on
own new products
functionality.
for the foodservice
Induction is as responsive as gas but also offers the advantages of being safer, cooler
and education
and cleaner which staff welcome.
sectors.
Northamptonshire -based Induced Energy has built up an enviable reputation for
Glenn Hudson,
performance and the reliability of their British made professional hobs.
sales and
Now they have applied their expertise to a cool Hot Plate.
marketing director at
Aimia Foods, says: “Spring Cool is a well recognised
brand and a major supplier to the UK education
market. Its brands are aligned with our business and
uwww.inducedenergy.com
complement Aimia’s growing portfolio.
u01280 705900
“The school compliant, healthy soft drinks in the
Spring Cool range offer local authorities and schools
quality products, with excellent value for money.
The range already has excellent distribution and we
believe this will open up new opportunities for
Aimia and our other products.”
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Premier Foods launches its 2nd Culinary Academies for Schools
Following the success of last year’s Premier This year, Premier Foods has created up to
Culinary Academies for Schools, Premier Foods 160 places for school cooks and unit managers
is launching an Academies programme again at eight one-day sessions, being held at:
in 2009. Aimed at secondary school cooks and
unit managers, the relaxed and interactive one- • Manchester – 1st October 2009
day sessions are being enhanced this year to • St. Albans - 6th October 2009
help drive income as well as create healthy and • Neath - 9th October 2009
appealing meals. • Newcastle - 15th October 2009
Commenting on the launch of the 2009 • Edinburgh - 20th October 2009
Academies programme, Laura Tufnell-Barrett, • Chelmsford - 26th October 2009
Marketing Controller, Sweet & Education, • Stratford-upon-Avon -
Premier Foods, said: “We are committed to 30th October 2009
continuing our support of the education • Birmingham - 3rd November 2009
sector. The Academies enable us to work
closer with schools, providing hands-on advice
uevents@premierfoods.co.uk
and support through our dedicated team of u07971 837591
education specialists.
September 2009
www.education-today.co.uk
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