Healthcare

PS100 Group launch startling report on cost of obesity and malnutrition in the UK

29th Nov 2012 - 10:13

Much is made by government of the need for consumers to eat better in order to reduce obesity levels and malnutrition; but are they ‘practicing what they preach’? The recent changes in school governance and control has seen the removal of nutrition standards from schools, particularly Academies, potentially wasting 5 or more years of improvements in what the state feeds its most vulnerable citizens.

NHS, private sector leaders call for procurement reform in Sodexo-sponsored report

15th Nov 2012 - 11:33

The report, funded and published by Sodexo, lays out the theory and thinking about partnerships, including a clear, working definition, a practical step-by-step guide to forming successful partners

Shortlist announced for first Hospitality Guild Apprenticeship Awards

13th Nov 2012 - 10:47

The awards, which are being held in partnership with People 1st, recognise and celebrate the achievements of apprentices working in hospitality and emphasise the critical role that employers, provi

BDA’s new nutrition and hydration document aimed at care catering sector

12th Nov 2012 - 17:15

BDA honorary chairman Helen Davidson said it had been primarily written for those involved in food provision in care settings, particularly dietitians, dietetic support workers and caterers.

BHA supports UK Government’s palm oil pledge

6th Nov 2012 - 12:01

“We recognise that the destruction of tropical rainforest due to palm oil production has a major impact on biodiversity, climate change and the land rights of local people.

Hobart UK awarded three public sector catering equipment deals

1st Nov 2012 - 13:15

The foodservice equipment specialist was chosen following a formal tender process and was successful in all three of the lots it tendered for.

Catering equipment’s major role at Hospitality Show 2013

31st Oct 2012 - 09:04

In exclusive partnership with the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA), the show is set to welcome more than 100 exhibitors to its catering equipment hub.

Hospital and care catering groups announce nutrition/hydration initiative

30th Oct 2012 - 15:26

The two associations have joined forces to help raise awareness of the importance of good nutritional care, which includes hydration, in all social and health care settings throughout the UK.

Kit Kat commitment sees Nestlé extend Fairtrade accreditation

26th Oct 2012 - 11:15

The larger four-finger Kit was certified Fairtrade in January 2010.

Sodexo celebrates staff skills at annual salon culinaire competitions

24th Oct 2012 - 10:32

The event, taking place at the venue of one of Sodexo’s prestige contracts, saw chefs and non-chefs of all abilities and from across the business, take part in live and static competitions and enjo