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Rhea wins Good Design Awar Coffee machine spec al s Rhe s ut
ffee machine specialist Rhea’s futuristic AI operated Monolite, the concept machine designed by opera artist Davide Livermore and environmental photograph Simona Ghizzoni, has received the Good Design Award 2022..
eciialiist Rhea’s futuriistic Selected among more than 900 design
and graphic projects nominated from 47 countries, Monolite was included in the Retail Fittings category as an example of good design for the hospitality sector,
recognising its aesthetic and functional innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurial culture and creativity that distinguish the company’s history.
recog iisin ogn ng its aesth tic an s he a d functiit on nal
Monolite combines the experience of drinking a coffee or a simple glass of water with a photographic journey, transforming the machine itself into a digital art exhibition. It is covered by backlit glass which enhances the photographs taken by Simona
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in the nature reserve of Tevere-Farfa. “Innovation is a keystone of our business, and we continue to experiment to improve the design and functionality of our solutions,” said Andrea Pozzolini chief executive of Rhea. “The Good Design Award reinforces and helps demonstrate our commitment to creating design products that not only deliver a service, but also become an object of communication.”
Hawco Limited under new ownership
Hawco Limited, a leading distributor in the refrigeration industry has been sold to Bay Tree Private Equity LLP. The deal incorporating Abbeychart, well established in the liquid dispense industry, sees the business purchased by Bay Tree from previous owners of 20 years, Diploma PLC. The Hawco group sells a wide range of industry
Kepak launches Marinara Meatball Sub
Kepak is appealing to the growing number of cost-conscious consumers seeking convenient hot food options on the go with the launch of a Marinara Meatball Sub Sandwich under its £107.2m Rustlers brand.
Launching into the OOH channel in
April, the Marinara Meatball Sub (RRP £2.30, case size 4), offers a hot new addition to the Rustlers range that can easily replicate high street menu favourites consumers are craving, as they continue to curb spend. “Food to go occasions in Out of Home establishments including sandwich shops (-8%), coffee shops (-5%) and high street (-29%) are all in decline as consumers continue to tighten the purse strings with the increasing cost of living. Workplace and vending, however, are seeing a
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phenomenal increase in demand at +61%, highlighting the transition to low- cost grab and go options while eating out of home. says Carl Hunter of Kepak. “Sandwiches remain the top food we the fastest growth. The new Rustlers Marinara Meatball Sub offers a hot lunch option beyond the mediocre that delivers against convenience, enjoyment, and value for money.”
In addition to its hot and convenient meal options, Kepak provides a one stop solution for those seeking automated retail and vending solutions, working in partnership with industry leading businesses across food to go, interior design and payment technology to provide customers with the ultimate turn-key operation.
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leading products and has rebounded strongly from the pandemic achieving record revenue in Bay Tree intends to invest in Hawco to enable the business to take advantage of the opportunities to reach the next level of growth in both the UK and Overseas markets. Martin Butler, managing director of Hawco Limited, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time and a huge opportunity for the business. It will bring the tools needed to build further on the value-add services we offer, ensure we have the most up to date product offerings for our customers and expand on the success of our international sales, an area that is now core to the business”. Bay Tree further adds: “We are delighted to be supporting Martin and his team to complete the management buyout of Hawco. We have been impressed by Hawco’s depth of technical support for customers and by its strength in supplier relationships. Its resilience was proved during lockdown and with access to funding we believe it can build on this strong foundation”. Established in 1973, the acquisition coincides with Hawco celebrating 50 years of trading.
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