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  • Spotlight on… Plymouth

    LAST YEAR, The University of Plymouth won the prestigious Food & Drink category at the annual Green Gown Awards – the University Sector’s sustainability scheme.                 As next year’s Awards open for entries,…

  • A word from the Head of TUCO’s Sustainability Committee

    SUSTAINABILITY REMAINS a truly important issue for the Catering Sector, which is why TUCO remains committed to helping you drive the agenda in a cost-effective way.                   As part of that commitment, we…

  • Footprint Awards shortlist reveals industry’s green leaders

    THE SHORTLIST for the prestigious Footprint Awards has been announced, revealing the foodservice and hospitality sector’s leading sustainable companies.                     The annual awards scheme this year celebrates its fifth anniversary, and…

  • University caterers win big at TUCO Skills awards

    THE 22nd University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Annual Skills Competitions returned to the Blackpool Hilton, on 17th March 2015 and saw hundreds of leading figures from the university catering sector gather to celebrate as the winners of the prestigious competition were…

  • TUCO looks East for food inspiration

    THE UNIVERSITY Caterers Organisation (TUCO) is once again packing its bags and taking to the skies for another study tour, following the success of its US trip in October 2014.                    …

  • Seafood Success

    Since partnering with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) last year, we have seen an increasing number of members become MSC-certified helping to drive forward the green agenda across their campuses. In total, there are now six TUCO universities taking part…

  • 2015 Health and Vitality Honours Winners announced

    LORDS CRICKET Ground today played host to the UK’s foodservice industry, as their achievements working behind-the-scenes to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing were recognised at this year’s Health & Vitality Honours during a lunchtime ceremony.        …

  • Footprint Forum Report: Cut the clutter

    CATERING FIRMS are faced with myriad eco-labels. But are they an essential part of communicating their ethics?                   Ask a student what factors determine the food they buy and price will invariably…

  • Universities shun Green League

    THE ANNUAL People and Planet Green League, which ranks universities by their sustainability efforts, has been overshadowed by the news that 69 out of 151 institutions have chosen not to take part this year.            …

  • Industry revisits ethical marks at Footprint Forum in association with TUCO supported by Fairtrade

    UNIVERSITY CATERERS are questioning whether chasing ethical accreditations is worth the effort given that price trumps all among their customer base.                       The average UK student now spends just £105…