6 FHA2018 SHOWDAILY 27 April 2018
Sia Huat goes beyond foodservice supplies
WITH its tagline , Beyond Foodservice Supplies , Sia Huat signals its ambition to expand its offerings beyond its traditional stronghold in kitchen equipment and tableware .
At its booths 4E2-07 / 4F2-07 , Sia Huat has given prime space to three new partners with solutions for front-of-house and back-ofhouse hospitality staff .
Ryan Wong , manager of Brands , says Sia Huat is living up to its promise to partner with the best brands from around the world to offer better solutions to customers .
Easily capturing visitors ’ attention is the Trust Pinnacle Intelligent Housekeeping Cart . This is a motorised productivity solution for the hospitality industry . Powered by a high-performance battery , the intelligent housekeeping cart is designed to transport heavy linen and toiletry supplies in hospitality
Culinary delights for all at the French Pavilion
French food and wines have always been considered culinary delights , catering to epicurean tastes . Business France , a national agency supporting the international development of the country ’ s economy , has attempted to bring to FHA2018 the best of French produce and expertise dedicated to the food and hospitality sector .
As many as 75 French firms have presented their latest products at the show , along with five regional partners : the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Food Agency ,
Above : Paulin Rio of Guyader Gastronomie .
Right : Didier Goubet , director of Didier Goubet .
environments .
The powered operation removes the need for manual pushing and manipulation , helping to lessen the risk of strain injuries suffered by housekeeping staff while doing their jobs . The cart is also particularly effective across carpet , where a conventional cart can be difficult to push . Getting the cart up a slope also does not take as much effort compared to a conventional cart .
Functionality , ergonomics and protection from environment damage have all been taken into consideration in its design . It offers large storage capacity with adjustable middle shelves . The cart is easy to manoeuvre with ergonomic , comfort-grip handles , while bumpers on all four corners of the cart protect walls and equipment from damage .
Another Sia Huat partner , Dennys from London supplies a
Bretagne Commerce International , the Bourgogne Franche- Comté Chamber of Commerce and Industry , the Normandy Regional Chamber of Agriculture , and Food ’ Loire .
At various times since the start of the show , visitors have been treated at the Business France location ( booth 6C2-07 ) to three daily cooking sessions led by chef Julien Bompard and master cheesemaker François Robin .
The Show Daily dropped in on a few of the stalls in the French Pavilion to get a whiff of the coun-
The motorised orised Trust Pinnacle Intelligent Housekeeping eping Cart .
Slip-resistant footwear from Shoes For Crews .
comprehensive range of apparel for kitchen and service staff un-
try ’ s efforts to spice up FHA2018 .
Guyader Gastronomie ( booth 6D1-01 ): Now a market leader in the fields of delicatessen products , smoked fish and charcuterie , the company started as meat salters and curers in the village of Landrevarzec in Finistere .
“ While remaining loyal to its original trade of charcuterie , Guyader gradually broadened its skills and expertise ,” says the company ’ s president , Paulin Rio .
“ From 1989 , we have been diversifying into seafood products , which has been a highly successful move , as this sector of activity now represents more than half of our annual turnover . Our frozen range of stuffed fish , smoked fish and mini salted cakes and savoury bites has been doing extremely well in recent years .”
Isigny Sainte-Mère ( booth 6C1-05 ): The region of Isigny was the largest marsh in Europe until the sea retreated in the 16th century , leaving a soil of clay and silt rich in sediment where green and abundant grass grows .
“ For centuries , farmers in the region have produced exceptional
Denny ’ s Le
Chef brand of apparel for kitchen and service staff .
der the Le Chef brand . There are aprons , chef jackets , trousers , hats and shoes
. For footwear , Sia Huat has brought in the specialist as well . American company Shoes For Crews provides specially
milk , gaining a well-established reputation ,” explains the company ’ s South Asia business manager , Camille Fort .
“ In order to preserve what was to become their brand , the producers of the region regrouped into two entities , which merged in 1980 , because they had complementary milk collection areas and the same concern for quality , the same ambition .”
The cooperative set out to conquer the world , to the point that today exports represent more than half of the turnover .
“ The quality and excellence of Isigny Sainte-Mère products were once again rewarded on November 17 last year at the World Cheese Awards in London with one super-gold medal , one gold medal , two silver and four bronze medals ,” says Fort .
The company offers three Fondue cheese Normans — Camembert , Pont l ’ Eveque and Livarot , with the sweet flavours of cider and calvados .
Didier Goubet Productions ( booth 6C1-03 ): The company ’ s products revolve around a range
developed footwear with slipresistant soles . The shoes meet stringent test requirements for non-slip movement in typical oily and wet kitchen environments .
The company is looking for distributors in Asia Pacific as it is keen to tap on business opportunities in the region .
Camille Fort , South Asia business manager of Isigny Sainte-mère .
of organic , non-alcoholic grape juices .
“ Our juices come from organic vineyards , and are the true reflection of the Bordeaux wine regions ,” says director Didier Goubet , after whom the proprietorship company has been named . “ With their powerful flavours and balanced structure , they offer a stylish and gastronomic discovery of this land .”
The company ’ s juices are exclusively made from ‘ cepage ’ grapes , which come from the heart of the most prestigious organic French vineyards . “ These vineyards give us this exceptional grape that our expertise transforms into a tasting juice full of rich aroma and flavours ,” says Goubet .
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