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Cost-cutting measures work as Compass Group profits rise

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25th Nov 2009 - 00:00
Chief executive Richard Cousins said a step change in operations had worked tremendously: "Compass has delivered an excellent performance in a challenging environment. "Consistently high levels of net

NHS catering chefs triumph in cookery challenge

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12th Nov 2009 - 00:00
Their two-course meal featured stuffed chicken breast with a creamy mustard sauce, cocotte potatoes, French bean nicoise and carrots – topped off with a dessert of crispy apple pie with toffee sauce

Public Sector Forum opportunity

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22nd Oct 2009 - 00:00
Backed by Cost Sector Catering, the forum provides caterers working in the public sector with a dedicated conference and exhibition, the chance to network with colleagues in other sectors plus the pos

Healthier Food Mark scheme seeks 'pilots'

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15th Oct 2009 - 00:00
The voluntary scheme, which has the working title 'Healthier Food Mark', is being set up by the Department of Health, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agen

Hospital Caterers Association asks caterers to go green

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5th Oct 2009 - 00:00
The National Week of Excellence runs from October 26 – 30 and will this year highlight how caterers can reduce their carbon footprints and increase their efforts with recycling, waste disposal and e

Apetito set to supply frozen meals to care home sector

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30th Sep 2009 - 00:00
The launch comes at a time when care home managers anticipate a reassessment of their food offer ahead of the unveiling of the findings of the Care Quality Commission's review of 'meeting the healthca

NHS chef to go into schools to boost kids cooking

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29th Sep 2009 - 00:00
The new 'Chef in Schools' programme will be launched in November across Basildon and Thurrock schools and is the first of its kind. It is about empowering children to adopt a healthy diet.

ISS Mediclean switches to PG tips tea

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25th Sep 2009 - 00:00
Since August 2009, defence and NHS Units, run by ISS Mediclean, have been offering the "ethical beverage" to patients, staff and visitors.