Food hygiene solutions to go

The systems and disciplines operated front-of-house and behind the scenes in the food service market are important to legislative requirements and also help to encourage staff to act with consideration to the customer, thereby positively affecting the perceptions they may form about the establishment.

Intrinsic to these processes is the need to invest in the right equipment: products which are easy to use, produce results and aid everyone from waiting staff to kitchen porters in efficient, cost-effective functioning.

According to studies, one germ on a dishcloth can spread to one million in the space of half a day, and this is increased in warmer room temperatures.  Consider how often a chef wipes their hands on an apron and then kitchenware with the same cloth in a hot sweaty kitchen. If you then consider that on average a kitchen sink harbours 100,000 times more harmful bacteria than the lavatory, disposable cleaning cloths are clearly preferable when it comes to preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen.

Paper wipes are ideal where large surfaces need to be cleaned on a regular basis, as are single sheet centre feed dispensers which can reduce waste by delivering a fast and controlled wiping solution. Research shows that this sort of system can provide up to 45 percent decrease in consumption. 

Single use wipes like the Reflex® Wiping system by Lotus Professional® mean the bacteria picked up on the wipe get sent straight into the bin, rather than passed all around the kitchen, equipment and soon-to-be-eaten food. The Reflex® Wiper System's controlled single sheet dispenser function limits excess waste, offering a fast and cost-effective solution to wiping away the grime.

The Water Resistant enMotion® dispenser has also been especially developed for the food preparation industry, a unique system which can be sprayed clean for fast and efficient workplace maintenance, saving time and improving hygiene management. The Water Resistant enMotion® dispenser greatly reduces the threat of cross-contamination in food preparation areas as users do not have to touch the system. The unique design of the dispenser itself allows it to be hosed down for thorough and effective cleaning.

Limiting waste is also a prime consideration for front of house - controlled napkin dispensing systems, like the JustOne® napkin dispenser, are important to help limit waste and save costs. Guests take just one absorbent napkin and staff benefit from a system which is quick and easy to refill.

Focusing on the finer details can help businesses in the hospitality industry to stand out from the crowd when it comes to attracting and retaining custom cost effectively. Custom print, possible on a range of disposable tableware, is a viable option for a range of settings from work canteens and lunchrooms, to cafeterias and restaurants. Despite industry misconception, it is an accessible option for venues of all sizes operating within a range of markets.

Many restaurant owners, caterers and hoteliers are now taking this a step further and increasingly experimenting with more varied messages: wishing customers an enjoyable meal, highlighting special promotions and even helping to drive traffic to websites.

With the flexibility of 50 different colours to choose from and the technology to match a company's specific brand and pantone colours, Lotus ProfessionalÒ custom print service offers the flexibility required to make each design unique to the relevant company.

Sophisticated print services allow businesses the opportunity to differentiate themselves from competitors with highly recognisable and truly distinctive designs. Manufacturing capabilities at Georgia-Pacific allow flexibility for managers who may also wish to extend their brand to other printable tableware products.

As well as one, two and three-ply napkins, restaurant and catering managers may also consider custom print cups, coasters and placemats to complement the full dining experience. 

Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's largest producers of tissue paper for the Away-From-Home market.

Lotus Professional from Georgia-Pacific is one of the leading European brands for away-from-home tissue products.