Compass Group receives gold revalidation of Armed Forces Recognition Scheme status Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 05:42 Image Abstract An award ceremony was held this week to mark Compass Group UK & Ireland’s gold revalidation of the Armed Forces Recognition Scheme status, by the Defence Relationship Management Team. Compass signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016, securing gold in 2018. The award is reviewed every five years, to ensure companies are meeting the commitments they made when they signed the Covenant. The Gold award reflects the work the organisation does to support vet ..read more

Stoke on Trent College showcases ‘cutting-edge’ catering facilities to Savoy Educational Trust Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 05:42 Image Abstract Stoke on Trent College’s Hammersley Restaurant welcomed special guests from the Savoy Educational Trust for an event to showcase the college’s ‘cutting-edge’ facilities for hospitality and catering students. The Savoy Educational Trust chief executive Angela Mahar and grants & trust administrator Dr. Sarah Tunstall were invited to the event that showcased the recently opened pastry kitchen that was funded by the Trust. During the visit the ..read more

Compass Group reports ‘significant progress’ with food waste reduction Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 04:41 Image Abstract To mark the eighth Stop Food Waste Day, Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced that it has donated 79.5 tonnes of food over the past year (FY23). This is the equivalent of around 185,500 meals going to organisations including FareShare, Olio and Too Good To Go. Compass has also converted 753,252 litres of cooking oil into biofuels. Ashleigh Taylor, head of environment at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “It was estimated there was 10.7mn tonnes of foo ..read more

New report warns damage to natural environment may severely impact GDP Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 04:41 Image Abstract Damage to the natural environment is slowing the UK economy and could have a bigger impact on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than the global financial crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic according to a new report led by the Green Finance Institute. The report warns that the farming sector is facing higher levels of nature-related financial risk and labels the declining health of soils, which are vital for food production as a ‘chronic’ and ‘ongoing’ risk. It also ..read more

Institute of Hospitality launches annual awards Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 04:41 Image Abstract The search is on for the ‘best’ the hospitality industry has to offer as the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) launches its 2024 awards. This year’s annual awards dinner 2024 will be held at the Headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), in London on Monday 17thJune 2024. The closing dates for nominations is Monday 20th May 2024. IoH chief executive Robert Richardson FIH MI said: “Our awards are the highlight of our annual programme of events and, I’m proud that this ye ..read more

FEA signs 5-year deal with Specifi to give members competitive edge Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 04:41 Image Abstract The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) has signed a new five-year partnership deal with foodservice equipment design software developer Specifi to give FEA members low-cost access to the company’s products. The FEA is the independent, authoritative voice of the foodservice equipment industry, representing nearly 200 companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes. John Cunningha ..read more

East Cheshire NHS Trust extends partnership with ISS with new 5-year contract Edward Waddell 26th Apr 2024 - 04:41 Image Abstract Building on a history that already spans more than two decades, ISS has announced an extended facilities management contract with East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) for five more years, with a lifetime value of £33 million and a two-year option to extend. The partnership will see more than 200 ISS team members providing a wide range of soft FM services including catering across the Trust’s four sites. The partnership will ensure a joint effort to upgrade technology ..read more

Over 20 MP’s support LACA’s Great School Lunch event Edward Waddell 23rd Apr 2024 - 15:36 Image Abstract Over 20 MPs joined LACA’s Great School Lunch event at the House of Commons to taste a modern school meal for themselves, discuss with school caterers the challenges of feeding pupils, and to explore actions to ensure children receive a hot, healthy and nutritious school meal. LACA says the event ‘aims to showcase all that is great about school meals’ and highlights how school caterers ‘go the extra mile every day’ to serve freshly prepared, great tasting, hot school lunches in schools ..read more

Sodexo secures Crown Commercial Services Healthcare Framework Place Edward Waddell 23rd Apr 2024 - 15:36 Image Abstract Sodexo Health & Care has been named on the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services framework for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional year. This national framework is available to all UK public sector bodies to access services from a range of suppliers who have already gone through a procurement process to assess the quality and price of services. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Execut ..read more

Apetito supports hospitals with ‘unique’ food waste training programme Edward Waddell 23rd Apr 2024 - 15:36 Image Abstract Healthcare meals provider Apetito is offering specialist training to hospitals focusing on how to reduce levels of food waste as well as conducting detailed audits to help make tailored recommendations. Food waste is a global issue with both environmental and economic impacts. According to research 33% of all food produced globally is being wasted every year. Awareness of this issue is being pushed to the forefront this month through campaigns around Stop Food Waste ..read more