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apetito Wins Two Top Industry Awards
apetito, the leading supplier of frozen meals and catering solutions to healthcare, care homes and local authorities, has just won two of the catering industry’s most prestigious Awards; the Sustainability Award at the Cateys and Best Development Chef at the Craft Guild of Chefs.
Regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the hospitality world, the Cateys recognise the industry’s leading companies and individuals, those who make a real difference in catering industry. Winning the much coveted Sustainability award, is recognition of apetito’s commitment to placing social, economic and environmental issues at the heart of all its strategic business decisions.
The judging panel were particularly impressed with the company’s all encompassing sustainability strategy and commitment to introducing pioneering environmental solutions. Vanessa Scott, one of the judges commented: ”apetito is a clear winner displaying great motivation and a culture of environmental awareness”.
The results are impressive, for example, use of electricity down 14%, water usage cut by 26%, and gas usage down 5.7% during a period of increasing production. Winning the Sustainability Catey is testament to the company, and its employees, commitment to delivering real demonstrable results.
The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards recognise and honour the best cheffing talent in the catering industry, with past award winners including Heston Blumenthal, Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre-White. So apetito development chef, Phil Rimmer is in good company, after he received the 2010 Development Chef award for his development of a ground breaking and innovative range of soft and puréed meals for those with dysphagia (eating and swallowing difficulties). The meals look appetising when served, taste good and deliver the nutrition required which is so important when illness reduces appetite.
Paul Freeston, Chief Executive apetito, commented: “Being recognised in this way by our peers is something I am incredibly proud of and is great affirmation that we are making a real, positive difference to the care of the sick and vulnerable. It is a massive achievement and reflects the hard work and commitment of the entire apetito team.
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