news Hospitality is Vital for a Healthy Society
Applications Are Open!
Beef + Lamb New Zealand are now taking applications from chefs around the country who have their eye on the coveted role of being one of the next Beef + Lamb Ambassadors. This will be the 26th year of Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs and with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis hitting the hospitality industry hard, Beef + Lamb NZ want to encourage chefs to look to the future and give them something to aspire to. Read more online
Milestone for Fonterra’s Foodservice Business Fonterra’s foodservice business, Anchor Food Professionals (AFP) has reached a milestone to become a $3 billion annual revenue business. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell said the success is down to the co-op’s strong connection to customers who value its sustainably produced, high-quality and nutritious milk and innovative products. Read more online
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A new international survey has shown the importance of hospitality to society’s mental health and wellbeing. “This research points to the importance of reopening hospitality safely as soon as possible, to help facilitate social reconnection and communities to get back on their feet.” Read more online
Domino’s Digs Deep
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DPE) has announced it would plant 3,000 trees with environmental company Treedom. The 3,000 Domino’s trees, which will be planted across Africa, Asia, and South America, represent each store in DPE’s global network, following the historic opening of the 3,000th store in Dresden, Germany. Read more online
McDonald’s Beefs Up Environmentally Friendly Farming
Bringing together burger fans and science, fast food giant McDonald’s and AgResearch have joined forces on a regenerative farming trial. The two organisations have a shared interest in positively influencing the sustainability of pasture-based beef production and are working together on a two-year project that aims to improve soil health and environmental performance. Read more online
