FOUNDING MEMBERS of the ‘Simply Cups’ recycling scheme include John Lewis Partnership, BaxterStorey and ISS Facility Services Following the recent announcement that the UK’s only paper cup recycling scheme will be launched from August 1st, there has been overwhelming support from all sections of the supply…
Read moreAramark extends charity support to become City Year UK’s first Recruitment Partner
ARAMARK HAS become the first Recruitment Partner of City Year UK, a youth and education charity which aims to support more young people to gain employability skills through a full-time year of volunteering. In doing so, Aramark will extend its long-standing partnership with City Year UK for a further two years. …
Read moreCH&Co becomes first British catering group to receive full Marine Stewardship Council certification
CH&Co HAS become the first British catering group to receive certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) demonstrating its commitment to sustainable sourcing of fish. No other British catering group has managed to achieve certification across its entire business network, until now. …
Read moreBen & Jerry’s to reduce carbon emissions
GLOBAL ICE CREAM brand Ben & Jerry's is increasing its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with a move towards 'carbon insetting' to improve supply chain resilience and resource efficiency. In its 2013 Social and Environmental Assessment (SEAR) report, Ben & Jerry's announced investment in…
Read moreAramark makes a green impact at Worcester
ARAMARK AT the University of Worcester has been recognised for its work in environmental good practice, in a national student award scheme. [caption id="attachment_13360" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jackie Barker, Deputy General Manager (right) with Katy Boom, Director of Environmental Sustainability at the University of Worcester[/caption] …
Read moreFootprint Awards winner’s £10 million sustainability plan reaches milestone with water recovery plant fully functioning
DOUBLE FOOTPRINT Awards winner Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and milk processor, today welcomes Baroness Verma, (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change), to officially open its £1million water recovery plant. David Warburton, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Somerton and Frome…
Read moreUnited biscuits adds longer, more efficient trailers to delivery fleet
UNITED BISCUITS is adding 62 new longer trailers to its lorry fleet in order to reduce carbon emissions and operate more efficiently. To support the company’s branding strategy, the trailers have been liveried in line with the company’s recent Jacob’s and McVitie’s advertising campaigns. The…
Read moreSodexo at University of Greenwich honoured by Marine Stewardship Council
THE UNIVERSITY of Greenwich, in partnership with Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has been named as the University of the Year by the Marine Stewardship Council for commitment to supporting certified sustainable seafood. Greenwich was recognised for its active engagement with…
Read moreCompass in Scotland champions healthy eating
COMPASS IN Scotland, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has committed to working with the Scottish Government to support the voluntary commitments set out for caterers in its Supporting Healthy Choices industry-wide framework. Health and wellbeing is at the very heart of Compass Group UK…
Read moreRestaurant Associates announces exclusive food and nutrition partnership with Kids Company
RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES has formed an exclusive food and nutrition partnership with London and Bristol based charity, Kids Company. The new partnership will see Restaurant Associates become Kids Company’s community food and nutrition champion, drawing on industry expertise, contacts and insights to mobilise a support network…
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