News & Views
Three-page round-up of news, research and opinions
People 1st backs £1 billion youth scheme; caterers warned over food poisoning risk;
Thames Water’s £1m contract with Charlton House

Features
Corporate Social Responsibility Cancer Research study highlights how poor diet and obesity raise risk of disease

Opinion Caterplus boss Paul Robottom says care sector operators must remember they are dealing with people’s lives

Cover Story Landmark PS100 industry event sets out key aims for collaboration among public sector caterers

At The Table With … School meals entrepreneur Stephanie Hayman on her social enterprise business model
Arena Lunch Contract veteran Bill Toner reflects on his career in catering

Contractors
Feeding the 5000 Sodexo joins Trafalgar Square campaigners to highlight food waste
Ending on a high Talkington Bates reports three major contract wins worth £8.6m

Business & Industry: Tale of the tape Wilson Vale’s global deal with Payne – plus first female area manager

Education: Pop surprise Aspens signs up girl band Parade to help school catering team

Healthcare: If at first … Last year’s Coeliac Gluten Free Chef of Year runner up wins 2011 title

Care Catering: Mind the Hunger Gap British Dietetic Association campaign to help older people

Focus on …
Energy Saving: Manufacturers show how you can work towards the goal of a carbon neutral kitchen
Hotelympia 2012: Preview of the new look for hospitality’s big show at ExCeL in London from Feb 26-Mar 1
Breakfast: Get a ‘wake up’ call on how to keep a lid on costs, without stifling your morning business ideas

New Products: Best of food, drink and equipment launches

That’s Shallot: Light-hearted look at food and catering stories