Apex Insight’s latest report on the UK contract catering market finds greater cause for optimism regarding its prospects. The industry was impacted by the economic downturn with the 2009 fall in employment leading to fewer people in the workplace requiring to be fed. Changes in the structure of the labour market, with increased part-time and flexible working, mean that the … [Read more...]
Sodexo secures major contract with Imperial College NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has chosen to partner with Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, for its cleaning, portering, retail and private patient services across its five hospitals in London. The five year contract will also see Sodexo transform the Trust’s patient dining services. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in … [Read more...]
LexChef 2014 Champion Crowned
H&C News has long held the view that the term ‘contract caterer’ does not do justice to the skills and quality of services demonstrated by many catering organisations in the UK. This view was reinforced once again when we dropped in to take a look at Lexington Catering’s LexChef competition just last week. Not only was it a ‘fun’ occasion for Lexington, its chefs and … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey coffee maestro honoured for outstanding contribution
Tim Sturk, head of coffee, training and development at BaxterStorey, was presented with an ‘Outstanding Contribution to European Coffee’ award at the European Coffee Symposium Awards held this week at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul. Chosen from a pool of 600 coffee professionals, Sturk was voted for by industry peers and was specifically commended for his commitment … [Read more...]
SSP: profits up, prospects good
SSP Group, the leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announced its financial results for the year ended 30 September 2014 showing profit up 20.8%, strong performances, and good opportunities going forward. Highlights • Operating profit up 20.8% in constant currency; up 12.3% to £88.5m at actual exchange rates • Revenue of … [Read more...]