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• Care sector stalwart Sue Cawthray retires after 30 years in industry

  16-06-2026 08:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  Care sector stalwart Sue Cawthray retires after 30 years in industryEdward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 07:46 ImageAbstractSue Cawthray, chief executive of not-for-profit care provider Harrogate Neighbours and former chair of the NACC, has retired after a career dedicated to improving care, nutrition and community support. One of the care sector's most respected leaders, Cawthray has spent more than 35 years working across social care, housing, care catering and community services. She was named as th
  
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• UCB integrates dysphagia training within commis chef apprenticeship

  16-06-2026 07:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  UCB integrates dysphagia training within commis chef apprenticeship Edward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 06:50 ImageAbstractA collaboration between University College Birmingham’s (UCB) Department of Health and Nutrition, the College of Food and training firm Oak House Kitchen (OHK) has led to the launch of a new dysphagia-focused training approach within its Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship. The new dysphagia-focused catering training strengthens culinary skills, supports menu innovation for s
  
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• The School Food People unveils 2026 SCOTY schedule for national final

  16-06-2026 07:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  The School Food People unveils 2026 SCOTY schedule for national final Edward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 08:27 ImageAbstractThe School Food People has released the 2026 School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) competition schedule that will see 12 school chefs cook for the national title and the £1,000 prize money. The ten regional winners and the two wildcard entrants will cook over the course of the two days at the School Food People Show & Forum which is taking place at the Birmingham H
  
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• Nestlé Professional crowns 2026 Toque d’Or champions

  16-06-2026 07:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  Nestlé Professional crowns 2026 Toque d’Or champions Edward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 08:43 ImageAbstractNestlé Professional has revealed the winners of the 38th edition of its hospitality competition Toque d’Or following an ‘inspiring’ Grand Finals Week. Nathan Derek Short from City of Glasgow College has been crowned back-of-house (BOH) champion and Declan Sloan from Ayrshire College from has taken the front-of-house (FOH) title.
  
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• Stephen Kinkead takes home Lockhart’s Lifetime Achievement accolade

  16-06-2026 06:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  Stephen Kinkead takes home Lockhart’s Lifetime Achievement accolade Edward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 05:49 ImageAbstractStephen Kinkead, managing director of Winterhalter UK, was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lockhart Spring Supplier Conference. The event, which took place at Nottingham Venues in the East Midlands, gives a chance for the company’s key suppliers to meet up with the Lockhart team, network and discuss the latest innovations.It also includes a
  
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• Anaphylaxis UK & Allergy UK to join forces in merger

  16-06-2026 06:00 via publicsectorcatering.co.uk
  Anaphylaxis UK & Allergy UK to join forces in mergerEdward Waddell16th Jun 2026 - 05:49 ImageAbstractAnaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK have announced plans to come together as one organisation, with a formal merger planned for 1st of October. This decision has been considered and is built on more than 30 years of working closely together, including the recent partnership through the National Allergy Strategy (NAS). It reflects a shared commitment to one thing above all: improving the l
  
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• Dunkin’ tees off with John Daly

  16-06-2026 00:55 via nrn.com
  
  The drinks and donuts chain has introduced new “Tee” drinks and is selling a special golf ball sleeve featuring three of its Munchkins Donut Hole treats and one TaylorMade golf ball.
  
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