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Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner

Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner in a multi-year deal, following a competitive tender process. Aramark UK will operate all food and beverage outlets in the stadium, including the hospitality level, kiosks, the pub, as well as managing independent…

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Hospitality Action welcomes latest patron and trustee

The industry charity, Hospitality Action, has welcomed Charlie Hodson, director of Hodson Norfolk, as its newest patron and Helen Milligan-Smith, Aramark UK president and CEO, as a trustee in the new year.    Hodson joins the charity as a patron, having demonstrated his commitment to championing the wellbeing of hospitality workers…

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Rhubarb appoints new VP of business development

International hospitality group Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has appointed Tom Crocker as vice president of business development. In this role, Crocker will focus on delivering growth across Rhubarb’s key channels including Iconic Venues, Cultural Locations, Business and Industry and Travel Locations. Crocker joins RHC with more than 15 years of…

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Aramark commits to Net Zero by 2050

Food service provider Aramark Northern Europe has announced its commitment to become a net zero carbon organisation by 2050, making it the first region in Aramark’s global operations to set a reduction glide path. The carbon reduction target, based on a 2019 assessment baseline, encompasses “all of Aramark Northern Europe’s…

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Aramark nominates two to its board

Global food service provider Aramark has announced that Patricia E. Lopez and Ken M. Keverian have been nominated for election to the company’s board of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders to be held on February 1, 2022. The company has offices in London, Leeds, Belfast and Aberdeen, employing…

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Aramark acquires Wilson Vale

Aramark has announced the acquisition of the independent foodservice company, Wilson Vale in the UK. The company said Wilson Vale joins the Aramark UK business, part of Aramark Northern Europe operations, as a “key driver” of high-quality growth and service delivery for small, premium business and industry clients and Independent…

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Rainer Sarrazin crowned winner of European Chef’s Cup in London

Rainer Sarrazin has been named Best European Chef for 2019 by Aramark, following his performance in the European Chef’s Cup, the prestigious international competition held each year by Aramark, one of the world’s leading catering companies. The competition saw seven professional chefs from across Europe go head to head in…

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Jamie Oliver knocked off Sunday Times Rich List

Jamie Oliver has not made the Sunday Times Rich List for the first time in eight years, following a strained few months in which the celebrity chef has struggled with his restaurant group. Oliver was valued at £150m in last year’s list, but earlier this year, it was reported that…

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Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group chief financial officer steps down

Crispin Holder, the chief financial officer of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has stepped down today after he was brought on board to steer the ailing firm through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). A CVA was agreed earlier this year for the closure of 12 UK restaurants, alongside the group losing…

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Aramark and Jamie Oliver announce ‘exclusive’ partnership

Food and facilities company Aramark has announced a 10 year partnership with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. The new contract will see the two work together on an exclusive basis to enhance food concepts and delivery across workplaces in Northern Europe, including the United Kingdom and Ireland. The partnership will enable…

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