Having engaged with many caterers in the last 3 weeks, what I see today is a collection of positive, can-doers who are, right now, shaping the ‘new normal’. Caterers are reassuring employers that foodservice provision for their teams - breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks - is in safer hands than ever. I would like to break with tradition and thank each … [Read more...]
Compass acquires cloud canteen
Compass acquires cloud canteen - Foodservice giant Compass Group have acquired Feedr, the start-up meal delivery service provider for the workplace. In a deal completed at the beginning of March with a value of circa £19 million. The strategic foresight of the move would seem to have already paid a huge dividend as the impact from Covid-19 continues to grow. As UK PLC … [Read more...]
Workplace Foodservice post Covid-19 – The Client’s View
Earlier this month, the UK Government outlined plans for certain industry sectors in England to return to work post Covid-19 while employees who can operate from home continue to do so. There has been much from foodservice businesses about what the new workplace will look like trying to anticipate clients requirements. Given that we work with the clients that require … [Read more...]
Rise with Sodexo
Sodexo launch ‘Rise with Sodexo’, to support clients meet the health, operational and confidence challenges resulting from reopening workplaces post the global Covid-19 pandemic. As organisations plan for a new ‘normal’, it is essential that employees, customers, and visitors feel safe within a workplace and cared for when working remotely. Consumers want the … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Foodservice combat milestones
Covid-19 has almost brought UK foodservices to a grinding halt. However, like phoenixes rising from the ashes, foodservice operators forced to grapple with an ever changing situation, have adapted, evolved, and innovated. I recently read the line “entrepreneurship is not a destination it’s a journey.” And with journeys, there are always setbacks, but these are … [Read more...]