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IFSA Awards 2025 – Still Time to Enter!

The IFSA Awards are aimed at showcasing the wealth of innovation and technology which our members continually bring to market each year. The theme of The IFSA’s will be “Environmental Sustainability and the Circular Economy” and judging will led by a panel of independent industry experts.

The awards, proudly sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland, will feature products brought to market since December 2023 in the realm of Light and Heavy

Equipment, Technology-Led Products and Services along with Sustainable Food and Packaging and will also feature an industry nominated National / Local Foodservice Supplier Of The Year.

Winners will be announced and shortlisted products will be displayed at the special showcase area at CATEX2025. Find out more and submit your entry by 10th January here: The IFSA's entry information

SiSú, Ireland’s 3rd best selling Health & Functional Drinks Brand has a diverse range of plant-based, functional beverages from cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, organic kombucha and plant-based barista milks. There is an increasing demand for health & functional drinks and we are seeing this across all sectors.

In the New Year we especially see a surge in demand for our Cold-Pressed Wellness Shots.

Equipment, Technology-Led Products and Services along with Sustainable Food and Packaging and will also feature an industry nominated National / Local Foodservice Supplier Of The Year.

Winners will be announced and shortlisted products will be displayed at the special showcase area at CATEX2025. Find out more and submit your entry by 10th January here: The IFSA's entry information

These currently come in 4 flavours, with a new Energy Shot being launched in Q1’25. Our shots are cold-pressed meaning the juice is never heat treated ensuring all naturally present vitamins & minerals remain in the juice. We use an innovative technology called HPP that extends the shelf life to 45days from production, all without impacting the taste, colour or nutritional value of the juice.

Our shots are sold across retail, cafes, independent stores, corporates, forecourts and we are also seeing a growing trend across Hotels, being the perfect addition to hotel functions, meeting rooms, wedding packages, spas & gyms.

Our SiSú shots are listed with many foodservice distributors including Sysco, Musgraves & BWG.

Strong Roots®: Revolutionising Operator Menus with Exciting VegFirst Offerings

Strong Roots is revolutionising foodservice menus with five flavour-packed, veg-first SKUs designed for operators. Meeting rising demand for veg-forward dining, this pioneering range effortlessly integrates across all settings – from casual dining to QSR – streamlining and removing menu complexity by creating operationally efficient new formats and putting vegetables proudly at the centre of the plate.

The company’s B-Corp certification highlights their steadfast commitment to a sustainable future. From sustainable sourcing and ecofriendly packaging to carbon neutrality, their efforts align perfectly with foodservice operators embracing eco-conscious practices.

Strong Roots® brings vibrant, veg-first excitement to menus. The mouth-watering

Pumpkin & Spinach Burger and the flavourpacked Bean & Beet Burger deliver taste and nutrition in every bite. Their versatile range of bites – from vibrant Spinach Bites to zesty Smashed Pea & Lemon Bites – add bold colours and flavours as appetisers or sides. Meanwhile, the crispy, flavoursome Cauliflower Hash Browns elevate brunch, sides, or signature dishes with a creative twist.

Embrace the veg revolution with Strong Roots. Elevate your menu to new heights.

Caterline: Creating Next

At Caterline, we are passionate about sustainable and innovative products. We ensure to source the most intelligent, high-quality, profitable equipment for your business.

Products such as fryers with no need for extraction lending up to 70% reduced pollution, ventless speed ovens that are 10x faster than conventional ovens, and hot holding units that extend the holding time of hot food by up to 50%, maintaining quality and reducing food waste. Our team carry out in-house R&D on the equipment in our test kitchen to ensure this.

We have a food development team that can assist our customers with developing recipes/ sourcing ingredients to meet customer demand and industry trends, while reducing waste and increasing profitability.

As a business, we also practice sustainability with sensor lighting, switching to a hybrid

vehicle, digitizing processes in our office, using compostable one-use products in our test kitchen, and reusing plastics, cardboard and pallets from packaging.

If you’re searching for products to enable you to work towards lower emissions for your business, give us a call today on (01) 401 9011 or email sales@caterline.ie

We are exhibiting at Catex 2025 on stand D5, so please do pop in to see us and we’d be delighted to tell you more!