Not only does it meet the recommendations set out by the Living Wage Foundation but when its annual profit-sharing scheme is factored in, it effectively pays more than the living wage.
Paul Freeston, chief executive and chair for UK & North America at Apetito, said: “We are listening to the recommendations from the Foundation for the year ahead and will be mobilising increases in line with its recommendations ahead of May 2024.
“With the current economic conditions, we know how tough it is at the moment for families to keep abreast of cost of living increases, and not only is it the right way to do business but we believe it’s the only way to do business.”
During Living Wage Foundation Week (November 6-12th) Apetito is celebrating eight years of supporting the real living wage within its business. Apetito is a supplier of meals into the education, healthcare and social care sectors.
Katherine Chapman from the Living Wage Foundation added: “Apetito is one of our longest standing supporters and it’s fantastic to see its continued commitment to the real living wage – it demonstrates the company’s values as a business, putting people first and doing right by their employees.”