Food for Life Served Here certification verifies the food on the plate, to support caterers to demonstrate their commitment to climate, nature and health through the food purchased and served. The meals are freshly prepared by trained chefs. All ingredients are free from additives, artificial trans fats and GM ingredients.
The meat served can be traced back to the farm and meets or exceeds UK animal welfare standards, eggs are free range, fish is sustainable, and menus make the most of seasonal ingredients. All of which reduces the environmental impact of menus.
Andrew Cowan, senior operations manager for Bury Catering, said: “It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that all the hard work the team has done over the past three years has come to fruition.
“We’ve been working on procurement of local suppliers using local farms and organic produce. We’ve been upskilling our catering teams on how to prepare and use this produce which is leading to job retention, and our children are reaping the benefits. It’s the true value of food in action.”
Bury Council are committed to local and sustainable food which is how they have achieved the gold standard serving over 10,000 meals a day across the borough.
Caron Longden, head of business development at Food for Life, added: “Food for Life Served Here caterers are leading the way in demonstrating how they are improving the food they serve.
“Making good food the norm is key to tackling the interrelated crises of climate, nature and health. Achieving Food for Life Served Here certification is a fantastic accomplishment and a true reflection of a caterers’ commitment to serving healthy and sustainable meals.”