Partnerships from the heart… An unforgettable experience with Aria Care
Earlier in the year, we embarked on a videography project to showcase our relationship with large care home provider Aria Care.
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The IDDSI Framework Explained
Here, we’ll be explaining what this framework is, the different levels involved, and how you can implement it within your catering business to make sure the safety of those in care homes, hospitals and other care settings is never compromised.
A Guide to Food and Drink Standards in the Healthcare Industry
Everybody from carers to kitchen staff in a healthcare setting needs to be well-versed in food and drink standards. So to help make sure you know your stuff, we’ve put together this complete guide.
Mental Well-Being: It’s good to talk!
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we had a heart-to-heart with our HR Manager, Natalie Thomas, to shed light on the power of opening up and sharing our feelings.
Everything You Need to Know About the HACCP Process
Whether you own a restaurant or work at a multi-national catering business, HACCP is something you should know about.
Growing pressure from parents of food hypersensitive children
Schools are getting increased pressure from parents and carers of children with food allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease. (Food Hypersensitivity-FHS).
APP what is it and is this problematic?
Using added plant power (APP) in dishes like fillings, curries, and wet entrees can indeed offer several benefits, including encouraging healthier eating habits, being planet aware and potentially mitigating the high cost of meat. However, there are considerations regarding hidden allergens and cost that need to be addressed.
Collaborating with Supply Chain partners to drive Global Recycling
At EF-group we’re committed to environmental sustainability projects, and we know that collaborating with our supply chain partners is crucial for driving global recycling efforts.
The power of a dynamic supply chain!
Are your procurement processes outdated and ready for a revamp?
At EF-group we tune into your specific needs, tailoring the supply chain to meet your requirements. We can introduce you to our network of trusted supply chain partners and can also work with you to add your current supply chain partners to our active directory.
Change of ingredients: the impact on allergen controls.
Caterers in all sectors have had to be very frugal and agile when buying their produce, planning menus and staffing kitchens.
How caterers are approaching special diets
Since the launch of allergen regulations for food service in the UK in 2014 many businesses have, and continue to do, a policy that explains to customers that despite their excellent allergen management they cannot guarantee that any of their products are entirely allergen free.
Who is responsible for food safety in a catering operation?
The simple answer is: EVERYONE! All those involved in all stages of the food chain whether they produce, process, sell or prepare food, has a duty to keep it safe and legal.
Consolidate your invoicing & protect your cashflow with our powerful procurement solution
Eliminate your paperwork mountain with Freshmarkets - no more paper invoices, no more human error, and a consolidation of all your orders into just one invoice!
What are the benefits of benchmarking your procurement function?
Benchmarking, simply put, is the process of comparing the performance of a procurement function against its best competitor and is a vital process for any catering operation, allowing you to understand how you’re performing against budgets and KPIs and how your costs are impacting these.