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Higher intakes of beans, peas and lentils (pulses) in the UK population were associated with better nutrition and lower environmental impact in a new study at the University of Reading.

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.

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.

To recognise and celebrate the essential work carried out by Healthcare Estates and Facilities (E&F) teams across the UK, healthcare meals provider Apetito has launched a nationwide competition that allows hospitals to nominate the stars of their E&F departments.

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

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities.

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.

The Courtauld Commitment is evolving into the UK Food and Drink Pact, to reinforce WRAP’s ambition for a more sustainable food and drink system both nationally and around the world.

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.

Since the Hospital Caterer moved to a ‘twist and turn’ publication with Hospital Food + Service, we have enjoyed working alongside Amanda Roberts, who has edited each issue of the magazine for the Hospital Caterers Association.

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.