Following a competitive tender The Fine Food Company and Creativevents have won a five year contract, worth an estimated combined turnover in excess of £4 million, which will see the partnership continue to introduce innovative food and drink concepts at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show from July 2014. The partnership between Creativevents and The Fine Food Company goes from … [Read more...]
Food costs for November
Welcome to your market overview from Prestige Purchasing for November. This is your quick guide to what is happening in the major food and drink supply markets. Top News Top Increases Percentage Difference Top Decreases Percentage Difference Fig +80.56% Beetroot -98.50% Courgette +55.00% Conference … [Read more...]
Harrison appoints New Business Development and HR Directors
Harrison Catering Services has recently made two senior appointments to support the continuing development of its business. Vernon Cox (above left) has joined Harrison as business development director, with strategic responsibility for delivering sales growth in line with the company’s business plan. He comes to Harrison with 20 years of experience in the catering industry, … [Read more...]
Catermasters achieve ‘Hospitality Assured’
Workplace catering specialist, Catermasters, has been awarded ‘Hospitality Assured’ accreditation – the number one standard for service and business excellence in the hospitality industry – at its University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Institute site. High quality service guaranteed Hospitality Assured is the only standard within the hospitality sector that … [Read more...]
Food for Life Partnership founder shortlisted for inspirational woman of the year award
Food for Life Partnership co-founder Jeanette Orrey MBE, was one of five women shortlisted for the 2013 Daily Mail Inspirational Woman of the Year Awards held on 11 November 2013. Jeanette is a former school dinner lady with over 20 year’s practical experience of providing good school food. Founded in 2003, the Soil Association led Food for Life Partnership works in nearly … [Read more...]