BaxterStorey has developed a three-day sustainable nutrition course for team members to equip them with the knowledge to drive the business’ sustainable nutrition food and beverage strategy. The in-person course will see attendees learn about various areas of nutrition, wellbeing and sustainability.
The course will arm BaxterStorey’s culinary communities across the UK with the information and empowerment to ensure they are providing sustainable nutrition within their locations. Plant-based nutrition will be a key topic, including its health and environmental benefits.
Lizzie Foskett, head of nutrition and ESG at BaxterStorey, said: “The success of our sustainable nutrition mission comes down to empowering our teams with the understanding of the ‘why’ of our business. Our ‘obsessed’ food and beverage culture is built around the power of people, and that empowerment comes when they have the knowledge and education which drive purpose.
“With the partnerships we have built including with the Soil Association and AfN, I know we are in a strong place to navigate the ever-changing world of sustainable nutrition. I feel extremely privileged and excited to be working in a team where we can continue to drive change across our business and further afield.”
BaxterStorey has also established a partnership with sustainable food and farming charity the Soil Association to further support and guide the sustainable nutrition training, education and goals of its employees.
Food for Life Served Here certification verifies caterers’ commitment to climate, nature, and health through the food purchased and served, certifying that meals are freshly prepared by trained chefs, and all ingredients are free from additives, artificial trans fats and genetically modified ingredients.
Helen Browning, chief executive of the Soil Association, added: “It’s so encouraging to see that BaxterStorey are prioritising healthy and sustainable food, and investing in their catering teams, we are proud to be working in partnership.
“BaxterStorey are committed to enrolling many more locations onto Food for Life Served Here certification in 2025. The Food for Life team will be working with each location to support them in meeting the standards and to celebrate their achievements.
“This is a clear commitment to sustainability, access to fresh food, and the health of their diners and the planet. Making good food the norm is key to tackling the interrelated crises of climate, nature and health. BaxterStorey are opening themselves up for scrutiny, showing they care about the food they source and serve and meeting the Food for Life Served Here standards.”