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Kenco Professional launches Kenco Rewards Club for caterers

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23rd Apr 2013 - 08:16
From May, customers will be able to collect points with catering packs carrying the Kenco Rewards Club logo by registering at www.mykenco.com/professional. Each item from the reward range has been chosen with the environment in mind, including an Eco Kettle, Jamie Oliver Recycled Glasses and Jamie Oliver Herb Pots, with more new rewards being added soon.

Sandwich chain Pret A Manger plans 500 new UK jobs

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22nd Apr 2013 - 11:19
This announcement comes as part of the chain’s latest financial results which revealed that profits are rising. Last year's sales were up 17% from £377 million to £443 million and 36 new shops opened between 2011 and 2012.

Compass Group’s new franchise partnership with Marks & Spencer

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22nd Apr 2013 - 08:20
The introduction of the M&S Simply Food brand will be focused within Compass’ specialist Healthcare division Medirest, with the new store at the Royal Derby Hospital being the first to open. More openings are set to follow in hospital locations, supporting the growth of Compass’ retail proposition.  

McDonald’s becomes first restaurant chain to serve 100% Freedom Food pork from British farms

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19th Apr 2013 - 13:35
The move is McDonald’s latest step to provide consumers with locally and responsibly-sourced food on the High Street, and to continue supporting British and Irish farmers. McDonald’s will become the UK’s second biggest buyer of Freedom Food pork and all sausage and bacon on its menu, from the popular breakfast McMuffins through to the bacon in premium salads and promotional burgers, will be from Freedom Food-approved farms.

Valeria Mazza crowned winner of 2013 TUCO Barista Skills competition

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18th Apr 2013 - 17:44
Mazza beat off stiff competition in a fiercely fought contest with over 20 contestants from 16 universities, who were all aiming for the top accolade. Mazza impressed the judges with her cool calm precision and technical skill, as well as evidenced huge creativity with her signature coffee, entitled Pistachio Ice-Cream Americano.

Catering equipment associations collaborate on a range of industry projects

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18th Apr 2013 - 14:49
The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA – representing manufacturers) and the Catering Equipment Distributors Association (CEDA – representing distributors) say there is now more opportunity to work together. One example of how CESA and CEDA will come together is a sustainability project involving the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI).