Business & Industry

Contract caterer Sodexo names Angela Williams as HR chief

23rd Apr 2013 - 09:56

Her experience includes similar positions with British Gas/Centrica, Land Securities Group and Electronic Arts, where she was responsible for staffing matters across 16 countries. She has also worked internationally with the Walt Disney Company, B.H. Blackwell and Exxon Mobil. Currently also a non-executive director with FirstCare and Central and Cecil Housing Trust, she retains a place on the CBI Employment and Skills Board.

Foodservice consultant Richard Wedgbury dies aged 67

9th Apr 2013 - 12:42

Friend and fellow consultant Andrew Etherington said: “Richard was a very kind and gentle man. He was a genuine friend and mentor who generously gave his time and knowledge.

Public sector caterers getting behind minimum nutrition standards proposal

9th Apr 2013 - 10:57

Underpinning such basic standards would be more detailed dietary regulation tailored for each of the three major parts of the public sector – schools, hospitals and care homes.

Alex wins Chaîne des Rôtisseurs UK Young Chef title

3rd Apr 2013 - 11:52

He now goes through to represent his country at the World Finals being held in Istanbul in autumn 2013.

Foodservice operators told frozen food can boost profitability

27th Mar 2013 - 09:33

Brian Young, director general of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) made the call after publication of the The Horizons Review of the Year 2012, which concludes that the foodservice and eati

Soil Association Organic Market Report reveals ‘areas of sales growth’

20th Mar 2013 - 10:57

Overall, the market has dipped by 1.5% as the UK continues through its most challenging economic downturn for many decades.

Contractor Aramark now feeds Microsoft research staff

19th Mar 2013 - 11:11

The contractor is now managing a bespoke food and hospitality service for Microsoft Research’s employees, which is being operated under the Aramark brand the Original Food Company (OFC).

British Turkey Awards 2013 - now open for entries

11th Mar 2013 - 14:50

The 17th edition of the annual awards for the best British turkey products comprises 12 carefully selected categories – including retail and foodservice sectors.

Cost Sector Catering Awards 2013 – shortlist announced

7th Mar 2013 - 12:09

This year, for the first time, up to five nominees have been named on the shortlist where categories have been very heavily supported.

Number of UK people diagnosed with diabetes reaches 3m

4th Mar 2013 - 10:16

The figure represents an increase of 132,000 people diagnosed with diabetes over the last year. A further 850,000 people are thought to have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes.