Compass in Scotland, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has committed to working with the Scottish Government to support the voluntary commitments set out for caterers in its Supporting Healthy Choices industry-wide framework. Innovative steps towards healthier lifestyles Health and wellbeing is at the very heart of Compass Group UK & Ireland and the business has … [Read more...]
Silver Food for Life Catering Mark at Harrogate Ladies’ College
The prestigious Harrogate Ladies’ College has become the first independent school in Yorkshire to achieve the Soil Association’s Silver Food for Life Catering Mark. This is also the first Silver Catering Mark for Harrison Catering Services, the College's caterer, which has prioritised sourcing local ingredients for its meals at the College, with over 80 per cent of its … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates partners with Kids Company
Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has formed an exclusive food and nutrition partnership with London and Bristol based charity, Kids Company. Food and nutrition champion The new partnership will see Restaurant Associates become Kids Company’s community food and nutrition champion, drawing on industry expertise, … [Read more...]
The Big School Bake Off Competition announces semi-finalists
The 18 finalists in the first Big School Bake Off competition supported by Stork in partnership with LACA have been announced. With representatives from Unilever Food Solutions and LACA making up the judging panel, the judges were impressed with the skill and creativity demonstrated by school cooks and caterers in their favourite sweet bakes. All entries were judged … [Read more...]
MSC welcomes new school food standards
The Marine Stewardship Council has welcomed the new School Food Standards, which launched this week with Adele Fash, from the MSC, saying, “This is a great step for sustainable nutrition in schools. The standards recommend sourcing fish from verifiably sustainable sources, advocating MSC certified sustainable fish as an ideal way to achieve this. By ensuring the School Food … [Read more...]