by rjjones | Jun 24, 2026 | Guest Writer
You need plates which suit the type of cuisine, presentation style and even portion size of your menu. Plates also need to suit a specific purpose: most large plates will not be suitable for starters because food will look lost in a sea of empty space. Equally, a 6...
by rjjones | Apr 24, 2026 | Guest Writer
One of the most emotive processes in designing a new menu is choosing the tableware to present the dishes on. The right dish can enhance your hard work and have the diner ‘cooing’ before they’ve even picked up their knife and fork – the sight and smell of your dish...
by rjjones | Dec 5, 2025 | Category Growth
If you saw my last article (Dealers that lead succeed), you may recall my (shameless) plug for space this month to explore the cleaning and catering sectors in more detail. As it turns out, fortune really does favour the brave – I’m now able to share deeper insight...
by rjjones | Oct 20, 2025 | Category Growth
The OP core is not collapsing, but it is no longer the engine. For most dealers, general office products (GOP) still make up about 80% or more of sales. Yet category growth is anaemic. The UK Office Supplies Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2033 report reveals a 26%...
