Healthcare
Hospital Caterers’ Association kicks off conference with call for consistent standards
The event, taking place at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport in Gwent is being held within the boundaries of the Health Board named after the founder of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, who c
Public sector caterers getting behind minimum nutrition standards proposal
Underpinning such basic standards would be more detailed dietary regulation tailored for each of the three major parts of the public sector – schools, hospitals and care homes.
National Association of Care Catering welcomes new social care inspector
The Government confirmed the move as part of its official response to the Francis report, which looked into the failings at Mid Staffordshire Hospital.
Foodservice operators told frozen food can boost profitability
Brian Young, director general of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) made the call after publication of the The Horizons Review of the Year 2012, which concludes that the foodservice and eati
Soil Association Organic Market Report reveals ‘areas of sales growth’
Overall, the market has dipped by 1.5% as the UK continues through its most challenging economic downturn for many decades.
British Turkey Awards 2013 - now open for entries
The 17th edition of the annual awards for the best British turkey products comprises 12 carefully selected categories – including retail and foodservice sectors.
Cost Sector Catering Awards 2013 – shortlist announced
This year, for the first time, up to five nominees have been named on the shortlist where categories have been very heavily supported.
£5.45bn budget for new local authority public health services
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said that at this would help drive local efforts to improve health and wellbeing in their communities by tackling the wider determinants of poor health.
Number of UK people diagnosed with diabetes reaches 3m
The figure represents an increase of 132,000 people diagnosed with diabetes over the last year. A further 850,000 people are thought to have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes.