Innovations are key for MKN
MKN regional director of sales MENA Elias Rached talked to Caterer Middle East about the company’s product innovations: “At the beginning of last year, we implemented a few innovations to increase our performance in our machines.” He pointed to the Magic Pilot for the brand’s Space Combi, as well as the Flexi Chef working on 0.8 bar pressure, “which is three times faster than any traditional cooking oven and two times faster than pressure bratt pan in the market”.
He added: “We are doing very well in the market here; we have a few big references like the hotels in Al Habtoor City. We also doing lounges at the airports, and the DNATA lounges as well, along with a couple of big hospitals in Kuwait.”
Rached is seeing traction in the UAE when it comes to business, adding: “MKN is always looking for innovations in the market.”
Bragard brings style to GulfHost
Specialist uniform suppliers, Bragard, showcased two new styles at the GulfHost — Adour from the Alain Ducasse range and the unisex Lexington jacket featuring honeycomb inserts and slits on the side for maximum comfort. Bragard sales manager UAE Raphael De Luca shared his thoughts with Caterer Middle East about the inaugural show: “So far it’s totally different but I think it’s a relevant move because you have quality time with the client. At Gulfood it’s a tsunami from the start. It’s a different show and I think it’s good.”
With regards to what sets the brand apart from it’s competitors, De Luca said: “Bragard has been in the market now in the Middle East for slightly less than 10 years so we understand the market and the competition. The brand is already strong.”
”The main difference is the know-how. We only supply uniforms which is not the case with others. We are specialised. We are focused on uniforms. That’s our core business.”
Insinkerator showcases food waste solutions at GulfHost
Speaking about Emerson’s new launches at GulfHost, Mohamed Karam, senior business development manager — MEA said: “At Emerson we have different solutions starting from compressor controls, thermostats, and transportation solutions. The idea is to guard food from farm to folk in different operations.”
Karam also spoke about the company’s other products, saying: “We have a couple of food waste solutions with insinkerator as well as cold room storage solutions with Copeland compressors.”
Emerson offers a comprehensive range of waste disposal solutions for the foodservice industry.
France means Business at GulfHost
Business France (National Agency supporting the international development of the French economy) brought 30 French companies specialised in kitchen equipment, for the restaurant and catering industries to the GulfHost expo, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 18 – 20 September. The latest French innovations were showcased over a 520-m² area at Sheikh Saeed Hall.
Speaking to Caterer Middle East about Business France’s participation at the inaugural show, Business France head of communications Middle East Miryem Oukas Messidi said: “This is a huge market for us so it was a very easy decision to make. We are here with some important partners form EquipHotel and SYNEG and it has been a successful show for us so far. We have less people but more qualified and more focused visitors.”
Innovative companies at the show included Eurocave — a creator of wine cabinets and wine preservation solutions. The company’s new launch is a wine dispenser which allows restaurants to increase the quality of their wine by the glass offering. Other offerings came from Croust’wich — a flip and serve sandwich solution and Resto’Clock, which showcased an app-enabled pizza vending machine.
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