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Case Studies 28 June 2023 1 min. read

Watch Richard Brooks, of Aspen Services, explain why he recommended HyGenikx to Clay’s Kitchen & Bar

When Clay’s Kitchen & Bar relocated to larger premises, their local hospitality dealer Aspen Services recommended they install a number of HyGenikx units due to the variety of benefits it could bring to specific areas. From supporting good hygiene in the kitchen, and keeping food fresher for longer in the prep area, to controlling odours

Environment 10 September 2021 3 min. read

Mechline’s four steps to clean drains and FOGS compliance

Mechline Developments has launched a comprehensive four step FOGS management service – to help operators prevent the build-up of fats, oils, grease and starches in their drains and sewers and to ensure that they are compliant with all relevant UK legislation. Mechline’s four step FOGS management service involves: assessing the FOGS management needs of a

FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) 9 June 2021 6 min. read

Food Hygiene Regulations: Is Your Restaurant Ready?

In 2020, local authorities recorded almost 71,000 complaints about food safety and the hygiene practices of local businesses – a 5 per cent increase on the year before. Elsewhere, food standards complaints covering things like authenticity and food fraud grew 3 per cent between 2019-2020. Following a particularly challenging year for the hospitality industry, we’re

Awards 1 December 2020 2 min. read

Mechline awarded Supplier of the Year for Sustainability

Mechline Developments has been awarded Supplier of the Year for Sustainability in the 2020 Kitchen & Equipment Awards Week, for its suite of products to manage the increasing environmental concerns of the industry, including for food waste and hygiene. This year, due to COVID-19, Catering Insight and FEJ combined their respective award ceremonies to create

Environment 16 March 2020 3 min. read

HyGenikx fights Covid as microbiologist supports the product

HyGenikx, the revolutionary air and surface sanitiser from specialist UK manufacturer Mechline Developments is now being seen as an important ally in the fight against Coronavirus across the world. Since the Coronavirus outbreak began Mechline has seen a surge in orders for HyGenikx units both in the UK, across Europe and as far away as

Awards 28 January 2020 2 min. read

HyGenikx named top for Innovation in FEJ’s Equipment of the Year

Mechline’s revolutionary HyGenikx has been named as one of the top commercial kitchen products of 2019 in FEJ’s (Foodservice Equipment Journal) “Equipment of the Year”. Having welcomed nominations from across the industry, FEJ whittled contenders down to a “top six” across five categories: Innovation, Energy Efficiency, Design-Led, Functionality and Value & Usability. HyGenikx was recognised

Environment 30 March 2015 4 min. read

Mechline Launch Food Waste Reduction Programme

MECHLINE APPLY COMMON SENSE TO REDUCING FOOD WASTE IN CATERING OPERATIONS LAUNCHING AT WASTE WORKS 2015 Stand S2037 Reducing food waste to landfill and increasing profit for operators are the key drivers in Mechline’s new Food Waste Reduction Programme. Extensively researched and developed, this new package provides step by step help and guidance for food service operators, facilities

Environment 22 December 2014 3 min. read

Input Into EFRA Report Results In A Visit To HQ From MP

MECHLINE’S INPUT INTO EFRA REPORT RESULTS IN A VISIT TO HQ FROM LOCAL MP  Conservative MP for Milton Keynes South, Iain Stewart, has visited Mechline Developments.  The visit to the Milton Keynes-based kitchen solutions company was arranged in response to the publication of the recommendations of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into

Food Waste 11 November 2014 8 min. read

EFRA Report Mechline Reaction

GOOD NEWS FOR THE FOOD SERVICES & HOSPITALITY TRADE  It’s potentially very good news for the foodservice and hospitality industry after publication of the recommendations of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into waste management in England in late October. According to WRAP the total amount of waste, including food, packaging and