Grab & Go

The event, sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies, will offer a real challenge to adventure lovers, as it incorporates sections of the recent Tour de France route. The latest additions to the team include industry leaders such as: •    Phil Roker, owner/commercial director, Vacherin Limited •    Richard Ball, executive chairman, Calcot Hotels •    Neil Stephens, managing director, Nestlé Professional

So whether you are a contract caterer, coffee shop or independent outlet operating in the food to go market, we are encouraging the industry to enter the awards, taking place on 23rd September at the London Art House, Islington. For more up to date information on the awards and each category visit the awards section http://lunchbusiness.co.uk/awards. How to nominate: You can nominate yourself or on behalf of someone else Entries must be in before the closing date of Friday 11th July

Macfarlane has joined from Lusso, CH&Co’s London catering arm, where he was director of operations.  In his new role he will oversee a team of three operators managing Vacherin’s portfolio of clients.

Jenny Couves and Matt Thompkins joined Lynx as business managers at the start of July. Both are based in the south east and will work with existing Lynx customers in the region, as well as focusing on expanding the company’s customer base.    Couves was previously a national account manager for Beacon Purchasing, and has also worked for both 3663 and Brakes. Thompkins previously ran the catering operation at the London Wetlands Centre, and has also worked on both the operations and sales side in hospitality, including Brakes.

Scanlon joins Instore from Lexington where he has been sales and marketing director for four years. He previously worked for Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland as business development manager from 2008 to 2010.

The app which is available now on iPhone and android, aims to help people diagnosed with coeliac disease and those following a gluten-free diet, to manage every element of their diet, whether it's shopping for food or finding somewhere to eat out.   The app includes access to Coeliac UK’s Food and Drink Directory listing nearly 10,000 products suitable for a gluten-free diet and allows users to scan items as they shop to see if they are listed in the directory.

The company has again won the hotel and catering industry sector category in RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards.  The accolade, which recognises Aramark’s outstanding approach to preventing workplace accidents and ill health, places it ahead of all other catering companies or hotel businesses which entered.   RoSPA judges considered criteria including accident and ill health data, risk management, improvement in health and safety performance, and the promotion of health and safety among employees and contractors.