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The Caterer Top 100 sparks calls for more women in top jobs

The Caterer’s Top 100 most powerful people in hospitality has inspired a rallying call to see more women take the top jobs in the industry. Read more

OCS Group locks in £87.5m Ministry of Justice contract

OCS Group has won a contract worth £87.5m to provide a range of services, including catering, to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Read more

String of new contracts set to propel Vacherin to 20% turnover increase

A string of new business wins will propel London-based contract caterer Vacherin to a 20% rise in turnover in 2018, the firm has predicted. Read more

Bartlett Mitchell announces three contracts among £25m deal haul

Contract caterer Bartlett Mitchell has announced the signing of three new contracts with a combined value of more than £25m. Read more

Jamie Oliver group announces 10-year deal with Aramark as it moves into workplaces

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has announced an exclusive 10-year deal with contract caterer Aramark that will see its restaurant concepts move into workplaces. Read more

BaxterStorey launches dedicated Barista Academy training space

Contract caterer BaxterStorey has launched a dedicated Barista Academy training centre, following the success of its courses. Read more

Hospitality gender pay gap strides ahead of national average

Hospitality proved itself to have a “strong record of fairness” as gender pay gap revelations showed it to be strides ahead of other industries. Read more

Alice Woodwark appointed managing director of Restaurant Associates

Alice Woodwark has been appointed as managing director for Restaurant Associates, the fine-dining arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland. Read more

Union urges ministers to scrap cuts to free school meals

Trade union GMB has called on government ministers to re-think plans to cut free school meals in England after the move was postponed by the House of Lords. Read more

Company of Cooks launches café at the Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery

London-based independent hospitality business Company of Cooks has launched the café at the newly re-opened Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre following a two-year refurbishment. Read more

Just one week left to nominate the industry’s leading lights for Cateys 2018

There is just one week left to nominate the industry’s leading individuals and businesses for recognition at the Catey Awards 2018. Read more

Genting Arena first UK arena to go cashless across F&B

Contract caterer Amadeus has introduced a cashless initiative at the Genting Arena, making it the first UK arena to go cashless across its food and beverage concessions. Read more

Hospital staff kitchen shut down due to cockroach infestation

The staff kitchen at a hospital in Stockport has been temporarily shut down after pests were found by staff. Read more

Nearly 400 jobs lost in Carillion collapse

Nearly 400 workers have been made redundant following government contractor Carillion’s collapse last month. Read more

Artificial intelligence set to have a significant role in catering, consultants claim

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a significant role in the future of catering but not at the expense of human interaction, according to catering consultants. Read more

BaxterStorey named Sustainable Business of the Year at Edie awards

BaxterStorey has beaten off challenges from the likes of IKEA and Timberland to be named Sustainable Business of the Year at the Edie 2018 Sustainability Leaders Awards. Read more

Delaware North makes series of key appointments

US-based contract caterer Delaware North has made a series of appointments in the UK following the acquisition of Magicgoal. Read more

Caterer Amadeus wins £2.5m Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse contract

Caterer Amadeus has been awarded a £2.5m contract to provide retail and hospitality catering at Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse. Read more

NHS launches contingency plans following Carillion collapse

The NHS has kick-started contingency plans to keep services for hospital patients maintained following the collapse of Carillion. Read more

Carillion liquidation leaves catering services at 200 schools in limbo

Construction giant Carillion – which serves 32,000 meals a day to pupils at more than 200 schools through its catering arm Food & More – has gone into liquidation. Read more

Contract catering

The Caterer Top 100 sparks calls for more women in top jobs

OCS Group locks in £87.5m Ministry of Justice contract

String of new contracts set to propel Vacherin to 20% turnover increase

Bartlett Mitchell announces three contracts among £25m deal haul

Jamie Oliver group announces 10-year deal with Aramark as it moves into workplaces

BaxterStorey launches dedicated Barista Academy training space

Hospitality gender pay gap strides ahead of national average

Alice Woodwark appointed managing director of Restaurant Associates

Union urges ministers to scrap cuts to free school meals

Company of Cooks launches café at the Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery

Just one week left to nominate the industry’s leading lights for Cateys 2018

Genting Arena first UK arena to go cashless across F&B

Hospital staff kitchen shut down due to cockroach infestation

Nearly 400 jobs lost in Carillion collapse

Artificial intelligence set to have a significant role in catering, consultants claim

BaxterStorey named Sustainable Business of the Year at Edie awards

Delaware North makes series of key appointments

Caterer Amadeus wins £2.5m Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse contract

NHS launches contingency plans following Carillion collapse

Carillion liquidation leaves catering services at 200 schools in limbo

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