Research/Insight

Perhaps most significantly, it appears that the recession has made little impact on the hospitality sector's drive to reduce emissions.

She explained: "We are busily digesting the findings of the research published.

Through a dedicated section of the Welsh Assembly Government's Flexible Support For Business website - or via Flexible Support for Business's central advice line - all businesses will now be referred

The research, commissioned by BPEX clearly highlights the emphasis consumers place on the Mark when selecting a pork meal from a restaurant menu.

"In his Commons speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that his Budget would 'build on the strengths of the British economy and its people, speed the recovery, providing jobs and spreading prosp

"Food security is at the top of the agenda nationally and globally.

The major catering companies include Compass Group UK & Ireland, ISS Mediclean, Sodexo and Unilever staff restaurants.

The caterer exceeds the Food for Life Catering Gold Mark criteria by serving 100% freshly prepared, 59% locally sourced ingredients and 41% organic ingredients.

It's tempting to try and cut corners when times are tight but increasingly stringent regulations, greater awareness of food safety and initiatives - such as Scores on the Doors - should be reason enou

During this economic downturn, catering businesses will be even more circumspect about buying new refrigeration kit, leading manufacturers recognise.