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Read Full ArticleJoin ThisWeekinFM's Editorial Team for their first monthly review of 2021. Daisy, Bailey and Ella discuss the free school meals supplier controversy, ethical business and organisational values.
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This month, the headlines were dominated by the free school meals supplier scandal, which led us to think about how businesses manage when mistakes are made and the importance of an organisation's values in this modern age.
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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 22 January 2021
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Read Full ArticleThe Managing Director of Compass Group has apologised for the lack of quality in the free school meals provided by its catering company Chartwells this...
Read Full ArticleChartwells, the education catering arm of Compass Group, has been hit with accusations of profiteering after images of free school meals packages have been shared on...
Read Full ArticleChartwells, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s specialist provider of catering to the education sector, has announced a charity partnership with the Dame Kelly Holmes...
Read Full ArticleJames Ricketts from Fooditude outlines the potential pitfalls of greenwashing and his tips on how to communicate sustainability in corporate catering. James is a...
Read Full ArticleContract caterer Eurest has partnered with the University of Oxford to examine whether workers can be influenced to buy sustainably based on the food choices of their...
Read Full ArticleDisposable plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene are to be banned in England, as a result of the proposal put to consultation last year. The...
Read Full ArticleJackie Kennedy, a cleaner who works for FM company 14forty, has won a £10,000 prize for her charity work. Jackie started collecting loose change she found while...
Read Full ArticleMedirest, the healthcare division of Compass Group, has been recognised for its early implementation of the 2021 National Standards for Cleaning at the Royal Surrey...
Read Full ArticleCompass Group UK & Ireland has acquired Equinoxe Solutions, which will sit within Foodbuy, Compass’ procurement business. Equinoxe Solutions, based in Essex,...
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