This full day session has been designed to showcase innovations from TUCO suppliers across their products, processes and sustainability initiatives.

Overview

Who is this for?

TUCO members who are interested in a variety of creative enterprises and resources from our suppliers.

Why should I take part?

This day intends to showcase interesting or new products and processes from across the catering and retail industry with the intention you'll be able to incorporate products in time for students returning in the new academic year.

How will it help me?

During this online Innovation Forum, you will…

  • View new products
  • Hear about new production processes
  • Be able to ask suppliers and subject matter experts questions prior to and on the day at the event 

This is an online session with a limited number of places available. The final agenda is still being confirmed but we have had so much that suppliers would like to show, so it will be taking place between 8am and 6pm on the 30th of June. Registration is essential and is now open, you will receive calendar invites to all the presentations nearer the date. 

Don’t worry about missing anything – sessions will be recorded and you’ll be able to revisit them after they’ve finished, in the previous events section, here in the Academy Events page.

Reynolds

The Soho Sandwich Company

William's Refrigeration

KFF

Brodericks

Janes Beverages

Field and Forest Foods

Harlech

Colpac

Brakes

Selecta

Dr Schaer

Bunzl

LWC

Bewley's

FSG

Biohitech

Dawn Foods

Funnybones

Seewoo

TUGO

 

Reynolds

Showcasing a variety of innovative Plant Based dishes, which we feel would appeal to the University demographic. .

Reynolds offers an invitation for members come to their depot and development kitchen – please get in touch with Mike Haslam: [email protected] / 07956678699

 

The Soho Sandwich Company

Taking you on a Plant Based journey giving you the key insights & trends what's happening in the market. Showcasing and building two delicious products to show you all the ingredients we use.

Contact Melissa Patch for more information

[email protected] / 07493971494

 

Williams Refrigeration

A leading manufacturer and supplier of award winning professional refrigeration. During the event we will be exclusively showcasing our brand new Chilled Multidecks alongside our Scarlet Heated Multideck, while detailing the features and benefits of each model. We will also share an insight into our other recent innovations.

Contact Dan Squires for more information

[email protected] / 01553817103

 

KFF

A presentation of plant-based fillers and ingredients showing that not all plant-based dishes need to be green. Using our own manufactured range of superior fillers from Purple Pineapple we will present a variety of easy to serve grab and go and cook to order options suitable for a flexitarian diet.

Contact Lee Eldred for more information

[email protected] / 07966898021

 

Brodericks

Live from their showroom to talk about and show their app based vending and innovations in what can be vended from their machines!.

Contact John Broderick for more information and to visit their showroom in Manchester

[email protected] / 07966140280

 

Janes Beverages

Showcasing drinks dispensers including the Hydration Station.

Contact Melanie Janes for more information

[email protected] / 01630 654229

 

Field and Forest Foods

Freat tasting and innovative plant based products which can be enjoyed by everyone – whether they are vegan or not. Because they are soya free (and in some cases gluten free) and because one of the main component ingredients is mushroom based, they very much tick the sustainability box. When you then factor in that this main ingredient is actually a by-product of mushrooms and which might ordinarily not get used, then this further enhances our sustainability credentials.

Field and Forest products are available from: Bako, Castell Howell, GC Birchall, Harlech, KFF, Lomond, Phillip Dennis, Turner Price and West Horsley Dairy. Contact Matt Kearslake for more information

[email protected] / 07510553078

 

Harlech

Taking you on a tour of their warehouse and the sustainable Brongain Farm, then following with a Brongain beef Welsh burrito, a Welsh Lamb kofta flatbread, a red tractor chicken sausage with mashed potato and onion gravy and a passion fruit and mango mousse recipe discussion, including the health and nutrition benefits.

Download the recipes here. Contact Mark Lawton for more information

[email protected] / 07393463844

 

Colpac

Showing a innovative range of food packaging lines to help meet the demands of catering in the current conditions. Solutions to help with delivered menus, enhancing hygiene and helping to drive sales. Options being showcased offer a broad selection of compostable, as well recyclable solutions to suit all waste streams.

Contact Jonathan Morton for more information

[email protected] / 07780332795

 

Brakes

Development Chef for Education, Colin Salmon, is delighted to share a short video showcasing 3 tasty dishes, all using a selection of Brakes meat. Brakes are proud to have industry leading integrity and assurance, backed up by our technical team for our meat and poultry. Colin and Jonny Rozelaar are both on hand to answer any questions you may have about our fantastic range.

Download Beef Bourguignon recipe

Download Meatball recipe

Download Bao Bun recipe

Contact Lisa Johnson for more information

[email protected] / 07484078891

 

Selecta

Sharing our premium Starbucks Coffee Solution and latest innovation, the ‘Smart Fridge Duo.’ The We Proudly Serve Starbucks® Coffee Programme offers an elevated beverage experience that consumers know and trust. Enjoy Starbucks self-serve beverages in your educational establishment and keep your students engaged and energised! The Selecta Smart fridge duo is a customisable spacious fridge with a great assortment of snacks and drinks. This machine can be placed in any location either public, semi-public or private. Using a card or app, you can securely select multiple products and will only be charged for what you take.

Due to copyright issues, to view this video please follow this link.

Contact Darren Bradshaw for more information

[email protected] / 07769363481

 

Dr Schaer

Dr Schär gluten free portfolio comprises of both ambient and frozen lines, which includes bakery, dry pasta, frozen pizza, as well as biscuits, snacks and breakfast cereals in portion packs, guaranteed to stay fresher for longer. We continue to be leading experts in creating innovative, tasty and nutritious gluten-free products, using only the best ingredients to produce the highest quality foods. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with special nutritional needs. We will be showing you a number of products in our range, including breakfast cereals, bread, pizza, panini rolls and lasagne. Schär Foodservice is the ideal partner with its varied product categories, focusing on product quality and safety, and providing customers with delicious gluten-free foods.

Due to copyright issues, to view this video please follow this link.

Contact Pete Stone for more information

[email protected] / 07500955309

 

Bunzl

Sharing recent product innovation with a focus on hygiene, current and emerging trends in packaging, and details about the new eco range

Contact Joanne Barr for more information

[email protected] / 07947258981

 

LWC

Showcasing 2 new products, a pink prosecco and a hot off the press a pineapple Old J Rum.

Contact Adam Alexander for more information

[email protected] / 07896436824

 

Bewleys

Demonstrating how to make great coffee drinks using various vegan milks and also how to make some on trend stylish drinks using vegan milks with no caffeine. The growth of vegan milks is summed by this headline from the Guardian; White gold: the unstoppable rise of alternative milks

Due to copyright issues, to view this video please follow this link.

Contact David Turney for more information

[email protected] / 07951923065

 

FSG

Reusable takeout food and drink packaging has gone digital. FSG and Shrewsbury Cup talk to University of Chester / Winchester and RDS Global who are leading the way with digital exchange systems, EPOS integration and data intelligence.

Contact Lynn Johnson for more information

[email protected] / 07775564776

 

Biohitech

Biohitech will be showcasing their biodigester with some special guests from our TUCO membership.

Due to copyright issues, to view this video please follow this link.

Contact Tony Longstaff for more information

[email protected] / 07785790472

 

Dawn Foods

Scoop & Bake: “3 simple steps to irresistible, freshly baked sweet treats – (1) Scoop; (2) Bake; (3) Decorate. See how quickly & easily a wide range of cakes can be created using Dawn Scoop & Bake frozen cake batters” AND Easy artisan donuts: “Donuts are very on trend just now – see how to create your own signature range without frying!" Starting with plain frozen donuts, you can put all your creativity into filling, topping & decorating your own bespoke donut range, to WOW your customers & increase your profit.”

Download Scoop & Bake brochure

Download Donut brochure

Contact Andy Henderson for more information

[email protected] / 07917810738

Please also see below additional videos from suppliers who were unable to attend the event on the day

 

 

Funnybones

Specialising in Mexican and American foods.

Due to copyright issues, to view this video please follow this link.

 

Seewoo

 

TUGO

Showcasing new products and recipes.

Are you seeking more health and environment-conscious products for your younger customers? If so, then TASTE is the must-attend trade show event of the season. 

TASTE will be open to buyers for 10 busy days, from Monday 12th July – Thursday 22nd July 2021. As a buyer, you will have unlimited access to the virtual platform, with a secure personal login allowing you to browse, chat and meet with an eclectic mix of suppliers also taking part in the event.

Find out more.

Pricing

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

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  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

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  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

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  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

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  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

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