BaxterStorey secured the award its hot lunchtime meals on offer across all three of the university’s campus refectories at Oxstalls in Gloucester, and The Park and Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham.
In the process the university becomes the 16th in the country to receive the accreditation.
James Back, general manager for BaxterStorey at the university, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have achieved the bronze Food for Life Catering Mark for our focus on providing sustainably produced meals for the staff, students and visitors at the University of Gloucestershire.
“The award will help our customers to recognise that the food they eat at the university is freshly prepared and sourced in an ethical and environmentally-friendly way.”
James Twine of the Soil Association added: “I would like to personally congratulate BaxterStorey on achieving the bronze Catering Mark for lunches served at The University of Gloucestershire.
“It is an excellent achievement and recognises the vital role that fresh, seasonal meals play in healthy, planet-friendly menus, especially for large-scale catering.
“The Catering Mark reassures customers that their meals are free from trans fats, guarantee traceability and are prepared from scratch.”
The Food for Life Catering Mark brings together all of the issues people care about – health, climate change and animal welfare. It recognises restaurants and caterers who serve fresh food which is free from additives and better for animal welfare. More and more, people want to know where their food comes from and how it was produced.