Training and Development for Hospitality and Catering: The Future
The first T-level courses are being rolled out from 2020 in a bid to simplify technical learning and home in on necessary skills within businesses, however differing levels of 'technical knowledge' have split hospitality and catering down the middle.
Read moreUpcycling: The Future of Sustainable Eating
Food waste is a huge, international problem. According to the Food Standards Agency, the UK alone throws away 7 million tonnes of food and drink each year - and a lot of this is still edible.
Read moreGovernment Launches Drinks Bottle Deposit Scheme
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced a bottle deposit return scheme, expected to be introduced later this year.
Read moreThe Importance of Catering to Health-Conscious Consumers
CGA and UKHospitality's Future Shock report has revealed that 50% of consumers take the availability of healthy options into account when choosing where to dine.
Read moreFood Delivery Apps Pledge Less Plastic
Takeaway app Just Eat and Third party food delivery partner Deliveroo have pledged to reduce the amount of plastic used in their deliveries.
Read moreUK Skill Shortage Requires Government Support
According to a government-commissioned report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), government support is needed to address the UK's skill shortage.
Read moreTop Restaurant Groups Making a Loss
One third of the top 100 restaurant groups in the UK are making a loss. This is an increase of 75% on last year.
Read more"The Most Overweight Generation"
Cancer Research UK has found that millenials are "the most overweight generation" on record.
Read moreSchool-Run Programmes Ineffective Against Obesity Epidemic
A randomised controlled trial published by The BMJ suggests that school-based programmes aimed at preventing obesity in children are unlikely to have a significant impact on the current childhood obesity epidemic.
Read moreAmazing Algae
The latest superfood to appear on the food scene, algae is being praised not just for its intense flavour, but also its health benefits.
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
