When EF-group launched in 2004, we set out to deliver value, efficiency and quality to our partners and clients in everything we do. Over the previous two decades, we’ve earned our spot as industry leaders amongst suppliers and caterers alike for our innovative procurement and menu management solutions tailored to the care sector. Not only do we use our know-how to lighten the load for care homes, but we also have technological advances on our side to solve the biggest challenges faced in care catering.
As experts in care catering, our tech-led approach to supply chain and menu management provides our care partners with everything they need, including regulation and law compliance and adaptability which is crucial in the industry. Ultimately, this enables our customers to offer a more dignified experience for their residents. With EF-group’s tailored support solutions, providing nutritious and healthy meals for residents can be a breeze.
In this industry, standing still is not an option. Since the care industry and our client’s needs are constantly evolving, our solutions need to grow with this in mind. This is the driving force behind our two solutions – Freshmarkets and CaterCloud.
Freshmarkets is the industry’s most flexible procurement platform and offers consolidated invoicing, controlled spend with fixed price lists and a full audit trail for orders. But what about when you want to speed up the ordering process? Our new Click&Collect feature allows customers to place collection orders rather than waiting 2–3 days for delivery. When orders need to be placed in a pinch, they can be collected on the same day. Not only does this speed up the process, but suppliers also benefit from streamlined delivery schedules. Additionally, caterers looking for bespoke budgeting tools can find these in our recently introduced advanced budget management and PO features.
Meanwhile, our CaterCloud solution takes the lead on menu management and budget planning. With access to our live allergy and nutrition database and advanced menu management tools, you benefit from streamlined access to everything menu related.
So, what’s new in CaterCloud? We’ve added a meal plan consumption reporting function, which allows catering teams to enter specific consumption values for each dish. Using this, caterers can accurately report nutrition and allergen intakes for meals to help meet regulations. We’ve also introduced macro and micronutrients which can be enabled against ingredients and managed by catering teams or suppliers. These can be reported on as part of the RDA function available.
To find out more about how we support healthcare catering, you can contact Steve Walker, our Group Sales Director, by email at stevewalker@ef-group.co.uk, or by phone on 07837 212719.
