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Coverage focuses on the strategy, contract wins, sector performance, and operational initiatives of one of the UK’s largest contract catering and facilities management providers. Reporting includes developments across education, healthcare, corporate, and defence sectors, alongside updates on sustainability, digital innovation, workforce strategy, and client retention, offering insights for professionals tracking large-scale outsourced foodservice operations.
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilCatering Companies
Accent Catering appoints new regional director
Staines-based Accent Catering Services Limited has appointed Rachel Wilson to its new regional directorship post to support its growing business in the Midlands. Wilson joined the independent catering company in February. She is now responsible for Accent’s strong portfolio of independent and state schools, as well as B&I contracts throughout…
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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchPeople
Allister Richards appointed chair of The Springboard Charity
The Springboard Charity has announced the appointment of Allister Richards, chief operating officer of CH&Co, as its new chair. Richards takes over from Alastair Storey, who has led the charity’s board since 2019, overseeing its growth and impact as it expanded its reach to support those entering the hospitality industry.…
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Aug- 2024 -21 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/08/24
Top hospitality group achieved YoY growth of 1.5% in July, spelling a downturn since last month’s reported rate of 2.9%. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britain’s pubs experienced like-for-like growth of 4.9%. However, this positive LFL growth in…
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21 AugustCatering Companies
Sodexo Live secures five-year contract with Nottingham Forest FC
Sodexo Live has secured a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest Football Club, which will see it deliver an enhanced hospitality and retail experience at the City Ground, as well as non-match day sales, marketing and event delivery. This latest partnership reinforces Sodexo Live’s presence in the Premier League. Sodexo Live…
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Jan- 2024 -9 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/01/24
JD Wetherspoon will open a new pub worth £2.3m near Euston station, creating 55 jobs. The Captain Flinders will be managed by Samantha Pugh, previously pub manager at The Coronet in Holloway. The interior colour scheme of the pub references the design of Euston’s Great Hall, with plaster pink tones…
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9 JanuaryPeople
Elior UK appoints new director at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Contract caterer Elior UK has announced the appointment of Amanda Brown as its new director of sales and marketing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Brown joins with more than 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry, including strategic sales leadership roles in destination marketing, five-star hotels and premium venues across…
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Oct- 2023 -12 OctoberSponsored
Plant Based World Expo announces conference sessions and features
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the largest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, has announced its conference line up for the Plant Based World Pulse Theatre, taking place at ExCeL London on 15th and 16th November 2023. Featuring Veganuary’s 10th anniversary global film premiere, leadership addresses, and panels focussing on…
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May- 2023 -31 MayCatering Companies
Sodexo’s Good Eating Company appoints new MD
Sodexo Corporate Services has appointed Alex Kristall as managing director for the Good Eating Company in the UK and Ireland, from 1 June. The news follows the catering company’s investment plans to grow the business and its footprint globally. Kristall will take over full operational and P&L responsibility for the…
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilNews
AiP secures over £3m in school meals contracts
Alliance in Partnership (AiP), specialists in education catering, has recently secured £3.6m in new and retained contracts since the beginning of the academic year. The new contracts comprise a total of 28 schools, including seven in Staffordshire, six schools in Aylesbury, nine in Worcestershire, two in Gloucester, three in Derby…
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3 AprilPeople
UKH urges hospitality to sign new wellbeing and development promise
UKHospitality has urged hospitality firms to sign up to a new wellbeing and development promise. The new Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise, set up by the sector, spearheaded by the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board and supported by Government, is designed to ensure all team-members are given the “opportunity to…
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