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22 January 2021| News
The Chemistry in Cocktails

What do bartenders and chemists have in common? They both know how to manipulate the properties of raw ingredients and combine them in a way to forge something new. Cocktail creation is where art and chemistry collide. Having a deeper understanding of the chemical reactions that occur in cocktails can help bartenders in their quest...

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06 January 2021| Events, News
Hoshizaki warn on dangers of storing Covid-19 vaccinations in Climate Class 3 refrigerators

In line with the UK roll-out of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination, Hoshizaki want to advise the healthcare sector against using Climate Class 3 or lower rated refrigerators for vaccine storage purposes. This is because unlike a commercial or Climate Class 4 or 5 refrigerator, a domestic, Climate Class 3 (or lower rated) refrigerator is unable...

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30 October 2020| News
Reduce Waste…

Sustainability is one of the biggest trends all over the world, and one of the biggest buzzwords in the hospitality industry. In this context, it is a holistic term that encompasses reducing waste and making sustainable choices on all levels of business activity. There is no right and wrong choice for your business – sustainable...

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14 October 2020| News, Product Launches
Introducing the BeerMatic Dual Tap, an automated draft beer dispenser

Hoshizaki has expanded its cold solutions portfolio with the brand-new BeerMatic Dual Tap DBF-AS65WE-EU – an automatic beer dispensing solution designed to simplify and speed up bartending service in a whole host of applications such as beer gardens, stadiums, concessions and mobile bars. Available to the market from October 2020, the BeerMatic Dual Tap proves...

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01 October 2020| News
The science behind your beer

Beer is one of the world best-selling beverages, and according to Kirin Ichiban’s latest annual report, global consumption of beer reached 188.79 million kiloliters in 2018, an increase of 0.8% from the previous year. The popularity of beer in Europe is also on the rise, The Brewers of Europe’s latest report reveals there are 10,284...

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18 September 2020| News
INTRODUCING: THE NEW CONFIGURATOR

Hoshizaki is proud to accommodate an abundance of specialized GRAM refrigerators, freezers, and counters, known for excellent energy efficiency stats and being extremely durable products. Our new online Configurator has been designed for you to build and create a product that is specifically tailored to your needs. With only a few clicks, you can now...

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10 September 2020| News
Bar Layout and Efficiency

You only get one chance to make a great first impression, and there are two important aspects that help new bars build a good reputation - a quality menu and a well-planned layout that reflects the bar’s character. Timo Janse, Owner at Flying Dutchman Cocktails, one of Time Out’s top ten bars in Amsterdam, shares...

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03 August 2020| News
HOW TO SANITIZE YOUR ICE MAKER

Sanitization of Ice Makers is an important aspect of caring for your ice machines and making sure that the produced ice complies with the highest hygiene standards. Follow these simple steps to sanitize your Hoshizaki IM like a Pro Make sure you have these items at hand: Suitable container 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution diluted with...

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11 June 2020| News
Re-starting your Ice Maker after a Downtime

If you want to re-start your Ice Maker after a longer downtime, there are some simple steps you can follow to make sure, that the inner parts of your machine are absolutely clean and ready to produce perfect Hoshizaki ice. The goal is to flush the inner workings as well as getting rid of all...

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20 March 2020| News
Downtime maintenance

This time of uncertainty came unexpected for us all and confronts us with many new challenges. One of the segments affected most by the outbreak and the subsequent containment measures are the international tourism, leisure, and foodservice industry. Businesses such as bars, restaurants, and hotels have to remain closed or operate on reduced capacity. While...

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19 February 2020| News, Sustainability
HOSHIZAKI-GRAM Ambassador introduced to Michelin Guide with 2 STARS

To be awarded two stars after such a short time of opening is a rare event in Michelin history, and has only happened once before in the Nordics, when Maaemo in Oslo went directly from zero to two stars after a little more than a year of opening. “Considering that we are a new restaurant...

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03 February 2020| Events
Visit us at HRC 2020

We are in our final preparations for the UK’s market leading hospitality and foodservice event set to take place at Excel, London. Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HRC) show brings thousands of business and buyers together to champion one of the UK’s most vibrant industries. HRC visitors that are on the search for innovative, reliable and...

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