By Denis Sheehan MIH: End of energy support will be too much for too many. The chancellor on the 15 March in his budget gave businesses 16 days notice of government ending their energy support on 31 March. No other support was announced to replace or cushion the impact on businesses already struggling with the highest energy costs in living memory. He described his budget … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Genetic Technology Bill becomes law
By Pat Thomas, Director, Beyond GM: Genetic Technology Bill becomes law. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill became law late yesterday afternoon. This means it will now be legal to grow and sell gene edited foods in England. I sum it up this way: “The Genetic Technology Act has a single beneficiary – the biotech industry. It removes meaningful regulatory … [Read more...]
BM FOODIES awards recognise outstanding team members
By Angela Green, Content Executive: BM FOODIES awards recognise outstanding team members. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has presented 26 awards recognising the individuals and teams across the business that have gone the extra mile over the last year at its annual FOODIES awards. Hosted at a client site in White City, to which all BM team members … [Read more...]
Merger of Company of Cooks and Venues by CH&CO
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Merger of Company of Cooks and Venues by CH&CO. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Company of Cooks has merged with Venues by CH&CO. The two successful CH&CO leisure catering and hospitality businesses have been brought together under the Company of Cooks brand to create a £70million business boasting a portfolio … [Read more...]
BII write to Ofgem demanding action to save the life of British Pubs
By Denis Sheehan MIH: BII write to Ofgem demanding action to save the life of British Pubs. The British Institute of Innkeeping has today written an open letter to Ofgem, demanding urgent action to tackle energy suppliers who are crippling fragile pub businesses across the whole of the UK. The letter is below in full. Following the letter Steve Alton, CEO of the … [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...]
How to choose the right commercial kitchen equipment
How to choose the right commercial kitchen equipment. You may know TWO Services as the UK’s only genuine independent cleaning and maintenance provider. But, as a company that has been in business for close to 40 years, we can offer value to our clients in many more (often surprising) ways. For example, TWO can also help caterers and hospitality businesses like yours … [Read more...]
Country Range Group collaborates with ClimatePartner to improve carbon footprint
Country Range Group collaborates with ClimatePartner to improve carbon footprint. The Country Range Group has announced that it’s collaborating with ClimatePartner to identify targets, initiatives and solutions to help the Group and their members operate in a more environmental and sustainable way. ClimatePartner is recognised globally as a leading climate action … [Read more...]
Serendipity2 survey reports cautious optimism among consumers
Serendipity2 survey reports cautious optimism among consumers. Leading food and drink end-to-end marketing specialists, Serendipity2 (S2), has today released the findings of a consumer survey, which reveal changing attitudes to financial security and spending habits. Overall, over half (59%) of 2,000 respondents said they feel financially secure, although the highest … [Read more...]
Tasked with Accelerating Growth: ShoppinPal Names Brooke Temple as Chief Revenue Officer
Tasked with Accelerating Growth: ShoppinPal Names Brooke Temple as Chief Revenue Officer. ShoppinPal, an Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) pioneer that makes it easy for small businesses across the food, hospitality and retail sectors to quickly and seamlessly connect loyalty, point-of-sale, accounting and other apps to help boost revenues by opening up new … [Read more...]
£100,000 for homelessness raised by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and The Pret Foundation
By Angela Green, Content Executive: £100,000 for homelessness raised by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and The Pret Foundation. The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Pret A Manger’s charity, The Pret Foundation, have raised over £100,000 at the second annual Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out to help tackle homelessness. Taking place at Guildhall Yard overnight last Thursday and joined by Lady … [Read more...]
Pub is The Hub and The Prince’s Countryside Fund help pub to diversify
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Pub is The Hub and The Prince’s Countryside Fund help pub to diversify. The Ty’n Llan in Llandwrog, North Wales, is the first pub to be supported in diversifying its services as part of a new two-year programme for Wales from Pub is The Hub in partnership with The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit … [Read more...]
The Savoy Educational Trust appoints Bill Toner as a Trustee
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The Savoy Educational Trust appoints Bill Toner as a Trustee. The Savoy Educational Trust has appointed CH&CO’s Chief Executive Bill Toner as a Trustee. A highly experienced hospitality leader, Toner brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Trust. He joins existing Trustees Robert Davis MA MBE DL, Howard Field FCA FIH … [Read more...]
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust renews its partnership with Sodexo
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust renews its partnership with Sodexo. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has extended Sodexo Health & Care’s catering and soft FM services contract for a further four years to 2027. The new contract starts in October 2023 and is worth in … [Read more...]
Westminster Kingsway College claim the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 Title
Westminster Kingsway College claim the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 Title The Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 came to a thrilling conclusion at the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) Show at Excel in London on Tuesday March 21st with a trio of promising young chefs from Westminster Kingsway College claiming the prestigious title and glory. Marta … [Read more...]
