Association of Catering Excellence
This coverage follows the activity of the professional body supporting caterers across the UK, with updates on networking events, awards, training opportunities, and industry initiatives. Hospitality professionals can find insights into leadership development, operational best practice, and sector-wide discussions on challenges such as recruitment, sustainability, and food innovation, reflecting the association’s role in shaping catering standards and fostering collaboration across contract catering, venues, and foodservice operations.
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/02/25
Prosus has agreed to acquire Just Eat for €4.1bn (£3.4bn) to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally. Prosus acquires Just Eat’s entire issued share capital for €20.30 (£16.8) per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the Amsterdam exchange. The acquisition provides an opportunity for Prosus to…
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25 FebruaryCatering Companies
ACE appoints new chair and board members
Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has announced the appointment of Laurent Lucas-Dufour as its new chair, along with several new board members. Sector director at Company of Cooks, Dufour was vice chair of ACE last year and has been a board member since 2022. ACE’s board appointments are for two…
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Dec- 2021 -1 DecemberCatering Companies
Thomas Franks launches new London division
Independent contract catering company Thomas Franks has launched a new London-based division. It revealed the new site will provide corporate customers, their staff and clients with in-house catering, offering food services with a “first-class” service. The company provides full-service catering for employees, visitors and clients, with its “freshly-cooked” dishes all…
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