A Very Little Christmas- What guests and diners expect
Challenging times for everyone in food service this week. Here are some consumer expectations for Christmas 2020 which can be applied in your home or as a host. Whatever your plans this Christmas, Red Box wish you a safe and happy celebration.
Read moreAllergen Labelling - The new requirements
We are never far away from a news story highlighting the importance of managing allergen requirements for customers, whatever the sector.
Read moreSustainability: How important is it to customers?
According to a recent summary of the UKhospitality/CGA Future Shock Report, Big Hospitality find that customers are keen to see sustainability in practice, but are not always willing to pay for it.
Read moreThe Cateys 2019
The Cateys brought to the industry by The Caterer magazine, highlight excellence within hospitality. Who were the winners in 2019?
Read moreUK Food Industry signs up to WRAP’s 'world-first' Roadmap to halve food waste
Some of the UK's leading supermarkets, hospitality firms and food and drink producers have committed to an initiative from the Charity Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to halve food waste by measuring and acting on wastage levels across a "farm-to-fork" approach.
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The latest Office of National Statistics travel trends report, does much to reassure the hospitality markets that business is strong. Visits for pleasure and ‘experiences’ are on the rise. Red Box can help your catering provision shine and promote an unforgettable experience.
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 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 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.
