As chair of the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), Brian has worked to put in place a reforming and modernising strategy to make the organisation ‘fit for the future’.
At the same time he has had to look outwards to help members manage during a time of staff shortages, food price inflation, tight budgets and changes enforced as Trusts try to meet Government CO2 commitments to reach net zero.
Under his leadership the HCA has instituted a webinar programme to help members stay in touch and informed about industry issues.
In response to the recent ‘state of the industry’ survey by the Public Sector Catering Alliance, he said: “The impact of rising costs is difficult in public sector where our budgets are finite and we have no way to pass on increase.”
He has also warned that ingredient cost pressures and availability threaten carefully constructed food safety protocols over allergens.
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