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Counting the money in the till at the end of opening has to be accurate, but a daily mix of different banknote denominations and different coins can make it a time consuming job.

Drinks stored in glass-fronted bottle coolers can become warm when staff leave the door open during busy periods or forget to close it altogether when they go home at night. Rising energy costs means more expenses for already struggling businesses.

Pubs and other outlets that cannot justify the expense of a £1000-plus espresso machine are the targets of the Modena TCM1 two-jug percolating coffee maker, which can brew 12 cups of coffee in six minutes and dispense 120 cups an hour.

Demand from smaller businesses has prompted Modena Food Service Equipment to launch a tabletop fryer that gives them all the power they need in a more compact unit.