H+J, the catering business owned by leading food services company Harbour & Jones, has been awarded the Soil Association’s Bronze Food for Life Catering Mark for its Selfridges team member restaurant, Loft Café & Kitchen in the iconic building on Oxford Street. The Soil Association’s prestigious Food for Life Catering Mark recognises organisations which take steps to … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell targets ‘flexitarians’ with new concept launch
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has launched a series of new food ranges targeted at ‘flexitarians’, the fast-growing consumer group which bases its food choices on eating less meat and more plant-based products. The menus, which are essentially suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free consumers, all share the same principle of using … [Read more...]
Livingbridge serves up first deal from new fund with acquisition of rhubarb from ECI
Livingbridge, the mid-market private equity firm, today announces its investment in rhubarb, the premium food and beverage operator, having purchased a stake from ECI Partners (ECI). The deal is the first investment from its new £660m fund, Livingbridge 6. Originally established in 1996 as an events business, rhubarb expanded its activities in 2003 to include the operation … [Read more...]
Sodexo marks UN International Day for People with Disabilities
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, is marking tomorrow's United Nations International Day for People with Disabilities by highlighting its partnership with Havering College. Three young people from Havering College are now employed by Sodexo at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, having taken part in an intern partnership. Sodexo has made a global commitment all of its … [Read more...]
Workplace food matters, say corporate & social responsibility leads
This week a select group of top influencers in some of the UK’s biggest national businesses came together to discuss the challenges of putting food provision at the heart of sustainability and staff wellbeing strategies. The round table discussion was led by the Soil Association and held at the HQ of Pearson (FTSE 100) in London. Attendees included heads of CSR and forward … [Read more...]