FEEDING POSITIVITY gategroup shares a glimpse of what its employees are cooking at home during the COVID-19 lockdown through social media campaign

SUPPLIER Bayart Innovations unveils PPE catalog Bayart Innovations has revealed a personal protective equipment (PPE) catalog. According to the May press release, the supplier has refocused 40 percent of its partnered manufacturers to PPE products, resulting in 80 percent of the product coming directly from Bayart production centers.

“We are honored to support our customers and be part of their precautions against COVID-19,” read the press release.

The offerings from the company include a set containing disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, face masks and PVC disposable gloves. Disposable face masks are available in multiple colors and are made with three layers to protect from dust and droplets, as well as respiratory masks and disposable masks for children. Nitrile, powder-free gloves are available in blue and clear (sizes small to extra-large).

More information about antiseptic, alcohol-free wipes, sanitizer gels and goggles are available via the PDF of the catalog online and contact@bayart-innovations.com. The catalog includes disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer and gels, face masks and more

AIRLINE ANA adding steps to aircraft cleaning and hygiene ANA Holdings Inc. has planned additional measures to All aircraft used by ANA pass clean air through vencombat the spread of COVID-19 including stepped up tilation systems, allowing cabin air to be replaced in cleaning at airports, facial coverings and disinfecting. approximately three minutes and avoid stagnant air.

ANA Group’s Standards and Approach: • Maintain a clean environment at airports, in aircraft cabins, lounges and all locations • ANA Group employees will wear a facial covering at every touch point with passengers • All aircraft operated by ANA Group will be disinfected on a regular and frequent basis. Aircraft used for international flights will be sanitized after every flight, and daily at night on aircraft flown domestically

According to the press release, each cabin is equipped with a circulation system that purifies air by passing it through a HEPA filter, considered to be one of the most robust air filtration systems and is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for its effectiveness. The HEPA filter captures fine particles as small as 0.3 microns (μm) and filters out at least 99.97 percent of contaminants in the air. It can be used as a countermeasure against airborne infectious diseases such as SARS and COVID-19. According to the manufacturer, this filter can also absorb coronavirus droplets in the air.

A diagram of the air filtration system on ANA aircraft

SUPPLIER Mr Lee’s Noodles debuts at US Whole Foods Market Mr Lee’s Pure Foods, the company behind Mr Lee’s Noodles instant-noodles in a cup, has announced the US nationwide launch at Whole Foods Market.

USDA approval was acquired due to the high food quality in the noodles including expertly cooked beef and chicken. US manufacturing is set up in California.

“This is a huge milestone expansion for the young brand and speaks to its consumers’ growing interest and demand,” read the press release. This launch follows the growing success of the brand which has six flavors and now flies aboard airlines including Vueling, easyJet, Virgin Australia and Norwegian.

SUPPLIER FORMIA launches Clean Kit range FORMIA has introduced a range of Clean Kits to support the health, safety and well-being of airline passengers.

Mr Lee’s Noodles includes six gluten-free flavors that are lowsugar certified and two are registered with The Vegan Society

The kit features personal protective equipment and sanitizer products

CATERING SASCO finds success through Vietnam lockdown With the sky open for domestic travel in Vietnam, The Southern Airport Services Joint Stock Company (SASCO) is especially enthused for a return to the cabin. The caterer found success through the lockdown by changing its catering approach to supply meals for offices, home deliveries, retail meals and convenience stores.

It was key for the caterer to modify in this direction in order to succeed, Keerthi “Happy” HapugasSASCO has deniya, SASCO General Manager, Inflight Services refreshed the menu for Bamboo told PAX International in late-May. Having local stores as customers can help airlines through a period like Airways featuring local food the one the industry is experiencing, he says.

FLC Group-owned Vietnam airline Bamboo Airways will feature a new localized menu from SASCO Inflight Service Center (IFS) when it resumes flights. The catering facility at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Ming City is fully certified HACCP and a Halal accredited operation. It has the capability to serve more than 10,000 meals per day. Bamboo Airways became SASCO IFS’ first airline customer in early 2020 following the launch of the catering arm on January 1, 2020.

The new Clean Kit range features personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitizer products which comply with international safety standards and regulations. All products are available as airline branded or in collaboration with a choice of trusted brands to provide a comprehensive selection with the flexibility to be adapted to suit airline requirements.

The range has been thoughtfully designed with individually sealed products for added safety, and presented in a smart, durable pouch with customization options for airline branding.