According to FoodReference.com, Aztec emperor Montezuma drank 50 golden goblets of hot chocolate every day. It was thick, dyed red and flavoured with chilli peppers. Now a velvety brown, the drink has regained its natural colour, retained its air of indulgence and cut down on the calories!

Nestlé Toque d’Or®, the UK’s premier student catering competition, announces that the University College Birmingham has won the coveted title at the glittering 2010 awards ceremony, held on 16th July at the Dorchester, Park Lane, London.

In February last year, research published by the Tea Advisory Panel revealed that the caffeine consumed by typical tea-drinkers actually benefits the mind and the body. The study, published in the March 2009 issue of the British Foundation’s Nutrition Bulletin, showed that the caffeine obtained from the equivalent of one to eight cups of tea per day can improve alertness, short-term recall and reaction time, better mood and reduce levels of fatigue. In addition, the benefits of consuming modest amounts of caffeine, such as those present in tea, begin with the first cup of the day.

Highlights at Caffè Culture were the preview of their latest generation of coffee machines by Franke Coffee Systems. With its two main modules Pura pronto and Pura fresco, the Pura product line introduces many new options into its capacity class. Further innovations were presented in Franke milk systems and around flavoured coffee.

Matrix Catering's extensive range of vending machines has given the company a well-deserved reputation for excellence and innovation. From the manufacture and supply of its own machines, to the confidential creation of bespoke models, the Matrix name has become synonymous with the '"Tabletop soluble machine" we all know and love. David has presided over the steady growth of the company from its first days of trading from a small unit in Maldon, to the current purpose built and owned factory in Wickford.