Education

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.

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

Education contractor caterer Brookwood celebrates national success

26th Mar 2013 - 16:55

From April 1st, Brookwood will be providing contract catering services for the pupils and teachers of Greenbank Preparatory School in Cheadle Hulme near Manchester.

School catering managers at Palmer & Howells ‘get top marks’

21st Mar 2013 - 14:31

The managers, employed by Bristol-based independent contract caterers Palmer & Howells, recently achieved the Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3 accreditation.

Children’s Food Trust launches national award scheme

21st Mar 2013 - 10:46

The Children’s Food Trust Award – launched at the charity’s annual conference this week - will be open to any early years setting or school which can show it’s taking an integrated approach to offering healthy food and drink for children. Award achievers will have shown how they meet criteria on food policies, menus, the dining experience, how staff encourage children on good eating habits, training, and on giving children opportunities to learn to cook.

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.

Britain’s best school chefs line up to find 2013 champion

19th Mar 2013 - 15:09

The last regional final took place today, with Corinne Du Preez, who works at Kings Court First School in Windsor winning the round to claim the last place in the final.

Levi Roots launches schools tour to inspire Britain’s youngsters

13th Mar 2013 - 10:42

In support of the Government’s initiative to introduce compulsory cookery lessons for kids aged seven to 14, Roots’ tour will enable him to chat to students about his passion for food and music and show them how exciting both subjects can be. Roots will tailor his visits to individual schools, offering students a flavour of his music and his golden rules of success in business, as well as the chance to join him for a cookery lesson.