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Compass Group UK & Ireland CEO to retire

Robin Mills, CEO of Compass Group UK & Ireland, will retire this summer after 19 years with the business, including seven years as CEO and as a member of the Compass Group PLC Executive Committee. Known for his people-centred and ...

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School food standards unviable unless government addresses funding and operational challenges facing schools and caterers

This was the warning that came from leading voices from across the education catering sector during Arena’s Feeding the Future: Rethinking Catering in Education event in London, where operators, suppliers, wholesalers and sector experts gathered to discuss the future of ...

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Aramark delivers over £175 million in social value across the UK in 2025

Foodservice partner, Aramark UK, has revealed it delivered over £175 million in social value across the UK in 2025, reinforcing its sustained commitment to investing in the communities it serves. This includes supporting over 4,200 local jobs and delivering 4,050 ...

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White Oaks adds Housing 21 to its portfolio

The senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, White Oaks, has secured a new contract with not-for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care – Housing 21. The terms of the deal, see White Oaks providing resident ...

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Sodexo colleagues mark 60th anniversary with 60-day Stop Hunger campaign

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sodexo, the Stop Hunger Foundation in the UK & Ireland ran a 60-day fundraising and volunteering campaign between April and June which saw over £7,600 raised and over 2,000 hours of volunteering recorded by ...

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Compass ‘Classroom to Careers’ programme aims to help young people into meaningful work

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its Classroom to Careers programme to help young people develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to progress into sustainable and meaningful employment. This is part of its social mobility strategy – ...

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Compass recognised at RoSPA Awards

Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), for its high standards and commitment to accident prevention. 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small ...

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Asma Khan to chair new Community Advisory Board

Asma Khan, patron of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, will chair a new Community Advisory Board strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to delivering meaningful impact for local communities across the UK and Ireland. As the Foundation’s first patron, Khan has inspired ...

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FBS Hörmann supports new Bidfood distribution hub

Lincolnshire-based FBS Hörmann has successfully completed the installation of loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled door systems at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two businesses. A trusted supplier across Bidfood’s nationwide estate ...

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Foodbuy Group appoints new COO

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy Group, has appointed Lawrence Harvey as Chief Operating Officer UK&I, as the business continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its operations across hospitality, leisure, health and education. In his new role, ...

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