Route to Market & Contract Catering Sector

Newry-based food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon acquires Simply Fit Food

Hospitality Ireland– 06.10.2020

Newry-based food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon has announced that it has acquired Drogheda-based convenience meals supplier Simply Fit Food. Going forward, Simply Fit Food will continue to trade under its existing brand name, and Simply Fit founders Evelyn Garland and Luke Judge will remain shareholders and continue to operate and manage the business as a unit within Around Noon. Around Noon is planning to invest substantially in a refresh of the Simply Fit Food brand and product range, including an investment in new environmentally friendly packaging.

'Trust is New Currency' says Sodexo

Hospitality Enews– 30.09.2020

Sodexo and Harris Interactive has shown that trust is the new corporate currency. Despite some concerns over personal and family health, the research showed that over 8 out of 10 respondents are confident their organisations will create a safe environment once they return to work. 65% said communications from their employer were good or very good during the pandemic and 64% felt well-informed about how to work effectively in terms of conducting meetings and safety precautions in the workplace.