A key area of discussion was that while foodservice equipment manufacturers and suppliers have made ‘huge strides’ in developing equipment that is more sustainable, more reliable and lasts longer, they have had limited support from Government.
Until recently the Energy Technology List (ETL) only featured refrigeration equipment for foodservice. The FEA and its members are pushing the message on the vital need to manage FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) as legislation in England remains weak.
Cunningham told the Forum: "We have approached DEFRA and the PM’s office to discuss the matter further and talk about suitable measures that FEA members could help with, but there’s been little appetite to meet us. [The] Government needs to up its game and become proactive, and quickly.”
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) is the independent, authoritative voice of the foodservice equipment industry, representing nearly 200 companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes.