The Soil Association’s 2015 Organic Market Report revealed that sales of organic products increased by 4% in 2014. The figures show this is significant growth in a year when both food prices (down 1.9%) and food spending (down 1.1%) fell. Shoppers spent an extra £1.4 million a week on organic products and the organic market exceeded £1.86 billion, bringing sales back to levels … [Read more...]
ISS gets highest global outsourcing rating
ISS, a global leading facility services provider, has achieved the highest possible rating, four full stars, by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). The stars are based on a thorough assessment of the top global outsourcing companies from all industries, including companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, Tata Communications and others. The entire … [Read more...]
Brakes to acquire Nestle frozen food business?
CityAM reports that Nestle has confirmed that it is in exclusive talks to sell its frozen food business Davigel to food service operator Brakes Group as part of its drive to focus on its core operations. Nestle owns many major household brands including Cheerio’s cereal and Kit Kat chocolate bars, and has been disposing of non-core businesses as it seeks to increase sales … [Read more...]
What millennials really expect from caterers
Elior UK has revealed new insights into the relationship between millennials and food: from convenience to technology, The Millennial Eater aims to understand what makes the millennial generation tick when it comes to their workplace and higher education catering. By 2020, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce, so understanding their eating preferences is essential … [Read more...]
Making waves at Natural History Museum launch
On Tuesday 14 April, leading London caterers Food by Dish and the Natural History Museum welcomed a sea of event professionals to a private breakfast viewing of its latest exhibition and venue space: Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea. The breakfast menu, devised by venue caterers Food by Dish, combined spring classics with unusual combinations. Dishes included oak-smoked … [Read more...]