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Compass Group has banned 69 species of fish from all its UK and Ireland restaurants following advice from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). The world’s largest contract caterer has stopped to serve the endangered species in its 6,500 canteens, restaurants, ‘grab-and-go’ offerings or ...
Posted: 31 July 2009 | 10:00
An Irish catering firm has become the first in the industry to be prosecuted under new electrical waste laws. The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has only used the powers twice prior to the successful prosecution of Advance Bar and Catering Services this week.
Posted: 28 July 2009 | 10:05
Sourced Market - an ethical, high-quality food market created to improve the offer at festivals and events– is to take up its first permanent home at London’s St Pancras International station in September. It was created in 2007 by festival fans Ben O’Brien and Tim Harvey, who became disenchanted by the food ...
Posted: 27 July 2009 | 09:00
Eden Foodservice has been given the Food for Life catering mark by the Soil Association, becoming the second contract caterer to receive the award. Part of Initial Facilities Services, Eden Foodservice achieved the bronze level accreditation for work in 96 primary and special schools within the Croydon area.
Posted: 24 July 2009 | 07:00
Roads may provide a second, money-spinning way for restaurants to dispose of their old cooking oils responsibly without clogging up the nation’s drains.
Aggregate Industries has discovered that used chip fat can be used in place of bitumen to make road construction greener and ...
Posted: 21 July 2009 | 07:00
Prince Charles has warned of the inevitable nightmare the world faces if the issue of overfishing is not addressed. At a reception marking the 10 year anniversary of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) at Clarence House yesterday (14 July), the Prince addressed a crowd of fishing ...
Posted: 15 July 2009 | 13:20
Contract caterer BaxterStorey won recognition at the Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) annual awards this week. The Reading-based caterer scooped a Major Commendation in BCE’s Environmental Leadership, one of 12 companies recognised for their outstanding ...
Posted: 03 July 2009 | 11:59
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Gunman shoots two people in Harry Morgans restaurant; Marston's investors rebel against “spurious” rights issue; Eel, pie and mash shops under threat ; Mardan Palace hotel owner attracts fury of Russian Prime Minister
Posted: 29 June 2009 | 10:26
The Government recently announced its Carbon Reduction Commitment draft, which will affect around 25,000 businesses. Carbon management experts Suzy Hodgson and Jamal Gore from Carbon Clear explain the implications of these proposals.
Posted: 19 June 2009 | 14:47
Nestlé Professional has a long-standing sustainable commitment - 30 years working with its coffee farmers, cutting energy consumption in its UK factories and reducing packaging. And it doesn't stop there, managing director David Field tells Mark Lewis
Posted: 12 June 2009 | 17:28
Restaurant operators are being urged to back a campaign on sustainable fish as a new feature documentary film about the effects of the worldwide overfishing crisis is released. The End of the Line examines the impact of overfishing and highlights the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna ...
Posted: 04 June 2009 | 07:00
Marriott Hotels has spoken of its delight after being voted the greenest hotel chain in the UK in The Sunday Times ‘60 Best Green Companies’ list. The company, which is the only hospitality operator to appear in the list, ranked 17th and also scooped top prize in the category for ...
Posted: 26 May 2009 | 15:55
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Novelli loses two restaurants in failed gastropubs; Ramada Jarvis looks to restructure or to sell some hotels; Marriott Hotels is the UK’s 17th greenest company; Oldham drinkers may have to queue and more ...
Posted: 26 May 2009 | 10:35
London On Tap, the campaign promoting the capital's tap water, today launched the carafe it hopes to roll out across London’s bars, hotels and restaurants.
The campaign, which was launched by Thames Water and the Mayor of London last year, aims ...
Posted: 19 May 2009 | 13:46
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Posted: 15 May 2009 | 00:55
The Government has been urged to rethink the distribution of its £2b public catering budget. Speakers at the Real Food Festival in London’s Earls Court last week said far more needs to be done on sustainability and sourcing.
Posted: 12 May 2009 | 15:39
The Savoy has claimed it will be the “most environmentally responsible hotel in London” when it re-opens later this year.
Posted: 05 May 2009 | 17:06
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Mexican hotelier outlines a week hit by swine flu; IHG launches energy-saving website ; London hotel evacuated over chemical found with dead bodies; Punch seeks financial advisers after banking breach; and demand soars for Holiday Inn’s credit-crunch wedding package
Posted: 05 May 2009 | 11:22
London’s One Aldwych and Edinburgh’s Radisson SAS hotels have been named joint winners of this year’s Considerate Hotel of the Year accolade.
Posted: 27 April 2009 | 16:34
The Real Food Festival, which counts Caterersearch.com among its sponsors, returns for a second showing at London’s Earls Court this May after its successful debut last year.
Posted: 09 April 2009 | 10:23
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