Wilson Vale has gained £1 million of new business since the start of its new financial year (1 January 2015), adding several high profile catering contracts to its portfolio. Wilson Vale’s audited year-end figures (December 2014) show that the caterer reached its budgeted turnover figure of £20million for 2014, an 11% increase on the previous year. Projected annual turnover … [Read more...]
New seafood traceability standard caters to restaurants
The world’s leading sustainable seafood certification program has revised its requirements for seafood suppliers, processors and vendors. Following feedback from over 200 stakeholders around the world, the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Chain of Custody Standard is now more streamlined, clear and accessible. The updated MSC Chain of Custody Standard includes a new … [Read more...]
Big School Bake Off Competition launches
Following the success of the first Big School Bake Off Competition, Unilever Food Solutions and LACA are calling for entries from school cooks and chefs across the UK and Ireland for the 2015 competition. The competition was launched in 2014 with the aim of recognising and rewarding the great talent and passion in school kitchens. In its first year the competition attracted … [Read more...]
Harrison Catering Services adopts fully sustainable fish policy
Harrison Catering Services has become the latest caterer to sign the Sustainable Fish Cities pledge to adopt a fully sustainable fish policy. The pledge will see sustainable fish served across the schools and workplaces throughout the UK where Harrison provides its foodservice. Harrison’s sustainable fish commitment adds to the company’s string of accolades for good food. It … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and SSP agree European partnership
SSP and the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group have agreed a partnership to operate Jamie’s Italian restaurants at airports across France, Germany, Switzerland and Holland. The first two restaurants are scheduled to open at Terminal 2 of Nice Airport in 2017. Jamie's Italian has won thousands of fans by creating neighborhood venues, inspired by the traditions of Italy, where … [Read more...]