By Angela Green: Foodbuy appoints new Commercial Director of Hospitality. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Foodbuy, the procurement division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has announced the appointment of Carl Howells as its new Commercial Director. With an impressive track record and extensive experience in the field, Howells brings a fresh … [Read more...]
Compass’ transition plan shows emissions reduction alongside business growth
By Angela Green: Compass’ transition plan shows emissions reduction alongside business growth. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland’s first transition plan shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, in a period of continued high growth for the caterer. The plan draws on the largest food and drink carbon impact … [Read more...]
Whitefish provenance premium 2024
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Whitefish provenance premium 2024. Across the UK sustainable seafood providers are increasingly focusing on offering more responsibly sourced whitefish, particularly cod and haddock, to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly seafood options. These providers are emphasising the importance of seafood provenance, highlighting the … [Read more...]
Sustainable water policy, a win-win for both the industry and the planet
By Angela Green The hospitality and catering industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy, but it also exerts significant pressure on our water resources. From hotels and restaurants to catering services, sports event venues, and conferences this sector relies heavily on water for various operations, from food preparation to cleaning and guest services. As concerns … [Read more...]
How one university catering team is working with the push to go plant-based
By Katherine Price: It’s been a difficult month to stay positive in the face of extreme weather events highlighting the dangers of a warming planet. As well as fatal wildfires and storms in Europe, Antarctic ice hit record low levels for June and a new study suggested the Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025. Given our understanding of the food supply … [Read more...]
Sustainable hospitality design doesn’t mean sacrificing style
By Katherine Price Multiple hospitality establishments in recent years have shown that approaching refurbishments, fit-outs and interior design with sustainability as a priority doesn’t mean sacrificing style, such as Chantelle Nicholson’s Apricity, Doug McMaster’s Silo and the Conduit private member’s club. Following the news last month that we are now set to … [Read more...]
World Oceans Day sees chefs enable guest rethink on sustainable dining
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Today is World Oceans Day, a moment for activism and consumerism to unite across the world and discuss how to protect our oceans. The UN’s World Oceans Day theme this year is Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing. Relais & Châteaux’ are celebrating their sixth year of participating, each year with a … [Read more...]
Parkwood Leisure increases sustainability drive across entire site portfolio
By Angela Green Parkwood Leisure is launching a new initiative to reduce the use of single-use cups at 60+ facilities across England and Wales. From 1st July, customers will be encouraged to use reusable cups at all sites, which includes leisure centres, theatres, golf courses, and outdoor activity centres. Reusable cups will also be available to purchase at each … [Read more...]
Foodbuy retain contract as central resource for food procurement across the NHS
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Foodbuy retain contract as central resource for food procurement across the NHS. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Foodbuy has retained a major contract with the NHS Supply Chain commencing in July 2023, to be the central resource for food procurement across the NHS. The contract was awarded to Foodbuy as part of the NHS … [Read more...]
Heathrow Airport Hotel adds 50,000 new employees to hive of activity
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Heathrow Airport Hotel adds 50,000 new employees to hive of activity. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hilton London Heathrow Airport, at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, is working towards improving its green status, with the introduction of a whole host of measures to cut down waste, and reduce water and energy … [Read more...]
Farmers warn of impact from increased beef imports
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Farmers warn of impact from increased beef imports. Farmers are warning that allowing high-carbon Mexican beef imports into the UK will damage UK farms at further cost of the environment. The warnings follow Farming Minister Mark Spencer attending the National Farmers’ Union conference in Birmingham this week, where farmers questioned him directly. … [Read more...]
Compass records 36% reduction in emissions from animal proteins
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Compass records 36% reduction in emissions from animal proteins. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has reported a 36% absolute reduction in emissions from animal proteins, following its first 18 months of targeted climate action, equating to a reduction of 88,388 tCO2e. This … [Read more...]
ISS appointed to NHS LPP Total Facilities Management Framework
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: ISS appointed to NHS LPP Total Facilities Management Framework. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) has concluded its tender process for Total Facilities Management services, with ISS successfully included in all six available lots across seven UK regions. NHS LPP is … [Read more...]
Foodbuy acquires Regency Purchasing
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Foodbuy acquires Regency Purchasing. Foodbuy has acquired Regency Purchasing Group, based in Weston-Super-Mare, which provides purchasing and operations solutions to over 5,000 sites ranging from small independents to large groups. Both Foodbuy and Regency Purchasing Group share a partnership approach to the way in which they … [Read more...]
Wheat and corn prices soar as Russia exits deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Wheat and corn prices soar as Russia exits deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine. Wheat and corn prices have soared worldwide after news hit commodity markets that Russia is pulling back on their agreement to allow grain exports through the Black Sea from Ukraine. Without warning Russia announced on Saturday it was … [Read more...]