Snap2Go, the new fully recyclable packaging solution from Sabert Corporation Europe, will accommodate a variety of food-to-go applications, from salads to chilled meals Offered with a multifunctional tray design and snug clip-lid, its fridge-friendly containers combine space-saving design with rigid construction to make them stackable and nestable. The lid is is made from recycled plastic bottles…
Catering
Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has been Highly Commended at the Global FM Awards of Excellence for its forward-thinking approach to workplace catering. The awards were created to enable GFM Members – who include the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) in the United Kingdom, the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and…
A cohort of sixty-six chefs, the highest number to date, has graduated from the BaxterStorey Chef Academy. Established 16 years ago to develop the skills of BaxterStorey’s chef teams, the Chef Academy has trained more than 500 chefs since its inception. Following a significant investment in new e-learning, it has been able to offer training to…
ExCeL London is the first event space in the United Kingdom to open a frictionless checkout-free store with the launch of ‘Market Express’. Conceived by the venue operator and it’s long-standing catering partner Levy UK + Ireland, the store is powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and expected to speed up the customer journey…
BM Caterers’ UK headquarters building has been certified as sustainable by Planet Mark for a fourth consecutive year. The process which looked at the caterer’s emissions as well as support team travel and paper usage identified a 47.5 per cent reduction in carbon based on the company’s turnover. The business achieved an 8.1% carbon reduction in 2022 compared…
Aramark, Saxbys, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center have celebrated the grand opening of a new cafe located on the exhibit hall level as part of a strategy to enhance the venue’s food and beverage offerings. Saxbys, a Certified B Corporation which is headquartered in the state, witill bring its popular local offering to conference-goers from…
ISS Guckenheimer has been awarded a first-place ranking for a second consecutive year in an assessment of climate friendly plant-based food offerings by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS’s annual ‘Protein Sustainability Scorecard’ assesses foodservice companies, and highlighted the measures that are being taken by the company, a business of Danish multinational…
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has selected Compass Group subsidiary ESS to deliver catering, retail, leisure, cleaning, laundry and reception services at its Porton Down location in Wiltshire and Portsdown, West Hampshire. Over 40 employees have transferred to ESS’ payroll under the mobilisation, with the company working closely with the Defence Infrastructure…
BM Caterers has recruited Mark Kempson who has been at the helm of Michelin-starred Kitchen W8 in Kensington, London for 14 years to support it with training and a staging activities for fine dining events and industry competitions. Kempson was introduced to BM by the company’s other consultant chef, Adam Byatt, chef-patron of the Michelin-starred…
Eleven graduate baristas have completed an eight-week Specialty Barista Traineeship in a successful collaboration between Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather, Vacherin, and social enterprise Well Grounded. The programme provides technical coffee training and employability skills, with paid work placements at prestigious London sites within the portfolios of the three hospitality businesses, all part of…
Compass Group UK & Ireland has extended its partnership with the social enterprise, Change Please, with the aim of increasing national coverage of the plight of homeless people. Under the renewed collaboration, Compass will operate retail sites on behalf of Change Please in a range of settings, including hospitals, defence, travel, education and visitor attractions.…
The 30th Public Catering Awards took place at the London Hilton Metropole, celebrating teams and individuals who have provided exceptional and outstanding work in catering. The awards celebrate individuals and teams that work within the industry, crowned its winners last week. It was another successful night for Compass Group UK & Ireland – who scooped…
A partnership between Quorn and automation specialist Karakuri will optimise production of vegetarian and vegan protein alternatives by quick service (QSR) Fast Casual kitchens. Restaurants are increasingly embracing intelligent kitchen automation to help them maximise kitchen efficiencies and lower operational costs, while also delivering perfectly cooked food to their customers. However, this automation needs to…
Sodexo and L’Oréal have achieved joint first-place in Equileap’s annual ranking of companies at the forefront of advancing gender equality in France, with the food and facility services provider also scoring highly in the social enterprise’s global “Top 100” ranking of companies. Equileap’s annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking report presents key findings and…
BM Caterers has added its first organic coffee option to its Perkee range, Santo coffee, in addition to that sourced from the Soppexcca coffee cooperative in Nicaragua. Santo coffee is grown in the Camocim Estate in Espirito Santo, Brazil, where it has certified by the government, and has also received certification from USDA and the Demeter biodynamic federation. The coffee is…
From ballpark staples such as traditional hot dogs to chef-driven creations, partnerships with local vendors, innovative technology solutions and the latest in fashion and merchandise – Delaware North teams at 10 Major League Baseball venues will be delivering a truly memorable 2023 season. “There is nothing quite like Major League Baseball’s Opening Day – and…
Jo Jackson, a senior health and safety manager with Compass Group and chair of the annual Relay For Life community festival in York, has been named a Cancer Research UK Honorary Fellow. Jo began raising money for the charity following the death of her friend, Larna Cooper at the age of 34. She says: “The…
ProVeg International, the global NGO campaigning for ‘food system change’, has welcomed new data showing a record decline in German meat consumption as more people shift to healthier, climate-friendly diets. The figures from The Federal Information Centre for Agriculture (BZL) reveal per capita consumption of meat fell by 4.2 kilograms between 2021 and 2022 to…
With the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season underway, an increasing number of baseball parks are using an AI-powered machine to reduce waiting times for long concession queues. Mashgin, which bills itself as the “world’s fastest touchless self-checkout system”, has close to 200 kiosks in 16 MLB venues, with the latest deployments including loanDepot Park…
Aramark’s latest installment of its Mark This! podcast series features an interview with Jami Leveen, Vice President for Community Partnerships. Leveen heads the company’s strategy for community impact, builds relationships with key community-based organizations, oversees corporation contributions, and leads its signature employee volunteer program, Aramark Building Community. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders she…
Data from Compass Group’s first ethnicity pay gap report for the UK shows a higher representation of ethnic minorities working in locations and roles with higher wages than the national average. The report, which looked at gender and ethnic minority pay, calculated a ‘median pay gap’ of -7.9% which has continued to reduce from 16.6%…
Just Perfect Catering which operates in Wales and the West of England is partnering with Michelin Star holder James Sommerin to provide a bespoke dinning experience featuring quality local and Welsh produce. The relationship with the multi award-winning chef is built on a mutual passion for Welsh produce and a desire to contribute towards a…
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is preparing to welcome fans at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums with a new lineup of taste-making culinary creations and collaborations. With a mission to create unforgettable moments for guests – whether they’re visiting a stadium for the first time or have been lifelong baseball fans – the catering and…
BM Caterers has presented 26 awards to individuals and teams at its annual FOODIES awards ceremony which recognise outstanding contributions to the business and communities it operates in. Hosted at a client site in White City, West London, the event celebrated excellence in customer service, coffee and safety skills and innovation – with awards additionally…
Compass Group procurement business Foodbuy has retained its contract with NHS Supply Chain as the central resource for sourcing and procuring food across the publicly funded healthcare system. The new contract, which comes into effect in July, was awarded as part of the NHS Supply Chain ‘Operating Model implementation’ programme which sets out the design…
European caterer BaxterStorey is opening a micro supermarket that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create a checkout-free experience at Amazon’s London headquarters in Shoreditch – the first time the technology is being used by a hospitality business in the UK. The opening of the BaxterStorey-operated shop, called Social Bee, on the 21 March, will mark the debut of Amazon’s Just…
Compass Scotland is celebrating the success of its chefs and apprentices at the ScotHot 2023 Culinary Championships. The Culinary Championships which took place at the SEC in Glasgow comprised 14 entries in various categories from nine competing chefs, who come from Compass Scotland’s partner brands ESS Energy and Restaurant Associates, as well as students from…
BM has launched ‘Lunch at Work’, a podcast providing practical advice for businesses to improve their workplace environments. Aiming to showcase innovative and creative solutions for workplace challenges, such as improving employee satisfaction, boosting productivity, and reducing costs, the first episode of the podcast has gone live today with one episode initially being published every month. The long-format interviews which will also…
Broadcast in anticipation of International Women’s Day, Episode 6 of Mark! (Aramark’s new podcast series) focuses on two Aramark leaders who also happen to be women. Barbara Flanagan is the President of Student Nutrition, our line of business that serves K-12 institutions across the United States, and Brisbane Vaillancourt is a regional vice president in…
Independent UK B Corp caterer, Houston & Hawkes, has expanded its leadership team with seven new appointments. Emilie Whiteoak, previously with BaxterStorey, joins as account director and will oversee a number of the caterer’s key accounts. Marinela Golfita, who joins from Thomas Franks London, and Steven Shaw, have been appointed as operations managers in London…
A new restaurant from Caprice Holdings is using ABB automated lighting controls to create an inviting atmosphere for diners. When Caprice Holdings opened Bacchanalia in November 2022, the restaurant became an important place to be seen in London’s Mayfair as well as one of the world’s finest dining experiences. The menu is inspired by the…