Contractors
Joan Gilbert appointed MD as Pride Catering restructures management
Joan Gilbert, previously business development director, has been appointed managing director with responsibility for operations, business development and finance functions.
MPM Catering wins Southampton Boat Show contract
Set up by brothers Mark and Paul Morris nearly four years ago, the mobile catering firm is building on the business base that was established when it secured its first contract, the Burghley Horse
BaxterStorey awarded catering mark at University of Gloucestershire
BaxterStorey secured the award its hot lunchtime meals on offer across all three of the university’s campus refectories at Oxstalls in Gloucester, and The Park and Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham.
Salford considers 5pm ‘opening time’ for takeaways near schools
Any new takeaways, kebab houses, fish and chip shops and chains located close to schools would not be allowed to serve hot food over the counter during school hours under the proposals.
Aramark wins Brazil World Cup 2014 food and drink contract
Alongside local supplier Convivas Brasil, which already provides a range of services for stadia and events within the South American country, will be catering for both FIFA’s Confederations Cup eve
Caterlink launches new on-site kitchen in client school
The brand new kitchen was officially opened by JoJoe the Crow, Caterlink’s mascot, who was on hand to educate pupils about nutrition and food provenance.
Hospitality apprenticeship rates continue to rise
The latest figures show that more than 35,000 people started an apprenticeship in 2011-2012, compared to just 14,890 in 2007-2008, while in the last three years completion rates have increased to 7
Sodexo Prestige celebrates ING Bank contract extension
The three-year contract, worth nearly £5m a year in turnover, will see Sodexo Prestige continue to provide a full FM service offer, including catering, cleaning, reception, switchboard and help des
British mackerel goes back on the ‘fish to eat’ list
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPPA), which represents all major Scottish mackerel processors, has welcomed the news.