The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI UK&I) has set up a committee of influential organisations to champion sustainability within the commercial foodservice sector. Driven by increasing demand for transparent environmental data and evolving regulatory landscapes, this group issues a collective ...
Read More »Compass and DFN Project SEARCH partnership offers internships for young adults with learning disabilities
Compass Group UK & Ireland and DFN Project SEARCH are expanding their partnership to provide one-year transition to work programmes for young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions, or both. The collaboration aims to offer valuable work ...
Read More »ACE reveals new chair and board appointments
Laurent Lucas-Dufour has been appointed Chair of the Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) and is joined by a host of new board members. Sector Director at Company of Cooks, Lucas-Dufour was appointed Vice-Chair of ACE last year and has been a board member ...
Read More »Navigating rising cost challenges in the foodservice and hospitality sectors
According to the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood, changes to employer NIC contributions which are due to rise this April could intensify cost challenges. How is the foodservice and hospitality sector preparing to meet these ...
Read More »Sodexo commits to creating meaningful change in its Social Impact Pledge 2030
Sodexo has published its ‘Social Impact Pledge 2030: everyone, everyday, everywhere’, setting out new clear and ambitious commitments to create meaningful impact for its people, planet, places and partners in the UK over the next five years. This year marks ...
Read More »Care in catering
Michal Seal, Managing Director Healthcare at Elior discusses the key learnings from a report about the future of food in care and retirement living The care sector is currently worth £15.9 billion a year in the UK and Caterplus, the ...
Read More »Asma Khan joins the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation as first-ever patron
Asma Khan, a world-renowned chef and women empowerment advocate, has joined the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation as its first patron to support the charity in its mission to tackle food insecurity and generate meaningful positive impact on local communities across ...
Read More »Director hire at Compass Group’s senior living division as it relaunches its offering
The senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, White Oaks, has appointed Laura Tighe as its Business Director. This comes as the team relaunch the offer, with a clear vision that encapsulates consistent high-quality food and services, with ...
Read More »Sodexo research finds consumers value sustainable food, but barriers still remain
The results of Sodexo UK and Ireland’s second annual Sustainable Food Barometer reveal UK consumers want nutritious, sustainable meals that protect the planet without compromising on taste or affordability. This says Sodexo, presents a significant opportunity for foodservice providers, manufacturers, ...
Read More »Foodbuy expands to create largest GPO in the UK
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement arm, Foodbuy, has expanded to form the industry’s largest group purchasing organisation (GPO) – Foodbuy Group (UK & I). With a combined purchasing power of over £2 billionn across 70+ categories, Foodbuy Group creates ...
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