Industry Update
GATE GOURMET WAEA/IFSA/AIX BUNZL LOCKHART
New flight facility for Guayaquil, Ecuador
Gate Gourmet has transitioned its airline catering, production and provisioning operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to a new facility to meet the growing needs of airlines serving the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport. Edwin Garcia, group vp and president of Gate
Gourmet Latin America, said, “We are delighted to inaugurate a new facility in Guayaquil to better meet the needs of a market that we have served for more than 10 years. This investment underscores our support of Ecuador’s growing domestic and international passenger traffic and trade, and reflects Gate Gourmet’s broader commitment to grow our presence in Latin America.” The new kitchen at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
airport, which was named ‘Best Airport in Latin America 2008’ by BusinessWeek magazine, features a modern, open layout, designed to streamline processes and allow for more warehouse storage area. In addition, all food production will be performed in approved refrigerated areas that meet HACCP food safety requirements. The safety and security of employees and business partners is Gate Gourmet’s top priority, and the new facility emphasises that commitment with enhanced security features, including an upgraded 24-hour surveillance system. The building’s infrastructure complies with international standards, and the entire facility has been fitted with energy-efficient light fixtures as well as high-precision appliances, which help reduce water consumption, highlighting Gate Gourmet’s commitment to eco-friendly practices.
www.gategroup.com
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www.onboardhospitality.com
WAEA Annual Conference & Exhibition
The WAEA 31st Annual Conference & Exhibition will take place at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on September 12-16 co-located with the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Attendees can expect: • The latest inflight technology, products and services on display • Interactive workshops • Discussion forums • Over 100 content, equipment and service providers under one roof! • Continuous networking opportunities with key customers and business partners It is the world’s largest exhibition of inflight
entertainment and communications, featuring cutting-edge technological innovations, full-day educational workshops and the opportunity to network with IFE professionals from around the world. The event showcases more than 100 exhibits and thousands of the latest inflight products, systems and services.
www.apex.aero
Safety in the kitchen
Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment has introduced a completely blue HSE catering first aid kit for the hospitality industry. The Masterchef All Blue First Aid Kit is fully compliant with current HSE legislation, code of practice and guidance. The 10 person kit contains a Guidance Leaflet,
20 sterile adhesive plasters, two eye pad dressings, four triangular bandages, six medium HSE 12cm dressings, two large HSE 18cm dressings, six moist cleaning wipes, a pair of disposable gloves and six safety pins. Says Ben Tearall, commercial director at Bunzl
Lockhart Catering Equipment : “Last year 4,300 injuries involving staff being absent for more than three days occurred in the hospitality and catering industry representing a 4% growth on 2008. Currently the only defence against a food contamination prosecution is ‘due diligence’. Available exclusively through Lockhart, the kit
comes in a blue box and is available to order as a 10, 20 or 50 person kit from £16.95
www.lockhartcatering.co.uk
Visitors to Long Beach in September will be spoilt for choice
Bunzl’s Blue Box for caterers
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