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FSG Returnables has announced the successful completion of a pioneering pilot programme, replacing disposable food containers with reusable alternatives in NHS patient feeding.

The team from the Royal Hampshire County Hospital won this year’s Best in Class at the 2025 NHS Chef’s Showcase, sponsored by the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA).

Reforms to Government procurement rules for school dinners and hospital meals to ensure healthy and sustainable diets would save tax-payers and the NHS millions, according to new recommendations from health and environmental experts.

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has teamed up with One Retail to enhance the patient, staff and visitor experience at its new BEACH (Births, Emergency, And Critical care, children’s Health) Building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

When Nutrition and Hydration Week (17-23rd March) finishes this year, two of the three founders will step back from being involved in overseeing the week.

The Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) has announced the shortlisted finalists for their annual awards, which will be unveiled at the upcoming HCA Forum.

Aramark UK has named Stuart Fildes, executive chef within its education & healthcare sector, as its 2025 Chef of the Year winner.

The Hospital Caterers Association has unveiled the programme details for day two of the Leadership & Development Forum with Professor Kevin Morgan set to speak to hospital caterers.

Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced a reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change including a pledge to make at least 50% of food supplied to schools and hospitals to be from British producers.

The National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day will take place on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Sodexo Health & Care has partnered with non-profit organisation Culinary Medicine UK to further enhance patient care with a dedicated online platform offering NHS staff access to valuable nutrition education modules.

NHS Supply Chain has announced that its employees contributed 2,667 hours to charities and local causes around the UK in 2024 through its employee volunteering scheme.

Individuals, teams and organisations have just a few days left to complete their nominations for the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) Awards.

The Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) Leadership & Development Forum, which will take place from 1-2nd April 2025 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, has unveiled ‘food at our core’ as the theme for the event.

North Manchester General Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, has introduced Hupfer’s variocart trolley to enhance its catering operations.

One Retail, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has partnered with Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick to open several retail outlets including a frictionless Market Express store using Just Walk Out technology by Amazon.

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been awarded the catering and cleaning contract with South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, starting from May 2025.