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Introducing "More Please!" – Our NHS Supply Chain Team’s answer to improving child feeding throughout the NHS

Foodbuy and Compass Group UK&I celebrate a decade of working with Life Water and Drop4Drop

Bringing sustainable period care to our clients - TOTM's Partnership with Foodbuy and The University of Oxford

Tate & Lyle Sugars celebrates 15 years of collaborating with communities through Fairtrade

COMPASS AND FOODBUY DRIVING SOCIAL PROCUREMENT WITH THE BUY SOCIAL CORPORATE CHALLENGE

Foodbuy have been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Project

Pride Month Supplier Spotlight: Modern Standard Coffee

World Ocean Day: Celebrating our commitments to sustainable practices in the fish and seafood category

Foodbuy have committed 1000 hours of volunteering for FareShare

Helping our clients get the most from their retail and hospitality spaces

Foodbuy sponsors the second Oxford’s Junior Chef of the Year competition: Discovering culinary talent across Oxfordshire

Foodbuy’s ‘Pitch Social’ initiative identifies new socially conscious SME partners

Stop Food Waste 2024 – How we are fighting food waste at Foodbuy

Women to Watch in HTL and Retail 2024

Joining Forces: Our work with our trusted supplier, Bidfood

Mission Gender Equity and Mission Include

We’ve helped our largest client save 31 tonnes of PVC plastic usage - the equivalent of over 5,200 miles

Talking Veganuary with Maxwell Boorman: an expert insight into the versatility of plant-based dairy products

Empowering Procurement for a Sustainable Future with Sedex

Giving expert insight to the next generation: Foodbuy welcomes students from the London Interdisciplinary School

‘Inside Foodbuy’ with Matt Dodds – bringing 15 years of chef experience to support clients with the Private Healthcare sector

Inside Foodbuy with Mel McColgan – Maximising value for clients within the healthcare sector

Thinking Forward: How Foodbuy are helping their clients navigate the recent ban on various single-use plastic products

An Industry First: Foodbuy Empowering a Carbon Literate Workforce

Foodbuy shortlisted for national award – The SE UK ‘Buy Social Market Builder Award’

Foodbuy’s Charity Day and Gala Dinner Raises Over £50,000 for Duchenne UK

Three reasons why you should outsource to a GPO

Volunteers shape up University of Leicester NHS Trust’s Secret Garden

Tony’s Chocolonely – an impact company that make chocolate

1 million meals saved by Compass and Foodbuy in partnership with FareShare

WildHearts Office: Stationery that makes a difference

EPSYS: Your One-Stop Shop for Streamlined Procurement

Foodbuy recognised at the 2023 Footprint Awards

Getting more bang for your buck: hear from the experts on delivering efficient procurement operations

Inside Foodbuy Part 1: Q&A with Lauren Boon: A University of Cambridge collaboration

Empowering Hope: Foodbuy has raised over £400,000 to support Charity Partner, Duchenne UK

The 3 non-food procurement categories you didn’t know about

Foodbuy sponsors the Oxford’s Junior Chef of the Year Competition

Foodbuy Innovation Station

Stop Food Waste Day - Upcycled food and giving your food a second life

How to mitigate food costs without compromising quality

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Why Foodbuy Culinary Solutions is Your Next Step

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Foodbuy Announce Retention of NHS Supply Chain Food Category

Our new partnership with OGGS® - introducing plant-based egg alternatives to our operators

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023: Endangered Foods

Outstanding suppliers celebrated at Foodbuy Conference and Awards 2023

Foodbuy acquires Regency Purchasing Group

We’ve reached 300 well milestone to help people access clean water

Procurement for Good – The Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Foodbuy acquires Equinoxe Solutions to further bolster procurement capabilities by entering a new channel

Foodbuy enhances procurement capability with acquisition of e-foods

Stop Food Waste Day Q&A with Nick Vadis, Culinary Director at Foodbuy

Foodbuy Supplier Conference

Reimagining food procurement for the NHS

Foodbuy’s critical role in Compass UK&I’s Climate Net Zero commitment

Making progress in our commitment to achieve Net Zero in support of clients and suppliers’ sustainability goals

The Foodbuy Future Leaders Programme

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Menus – Chef’s Academy

Serving up industry-leading food service and cost savings across sectors!

Foodbuy wins at Footprint Awards 2021

Serving Up Industry Leading Foodservice & Cost Efficiencies in the Care Sector

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Setting Standards: Interview with Karl Atkins

Inside Foodbuy PT11: Bringing supplier diversity and sustainability to our supply chain with Patricia Hand

How EPSYS is taking the Hospitality sector by storm!

We’ve been shortlisted for a Footprint Sustainable Procurement Award 2021

Inside Foodbuy PT10: Rethinking plastic with Gemma Oldridge

Five Years of The Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Foodbuy and the Institute of Hospitality launch partnership to champion food sustainability

Inside Foodbuy PT9: The World of Sustainability and Reopening with Fiona Camp

Foodbuy Global UX Series

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Inside Foodbuy PT8: A collaboration with the colleges of Oxford University with Catherine Glynn

Natasha’s Law – is your business ready?

The Big Interview with Neil Chapman

Commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2030

How to Maximise User Experience: Senior Living

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Five key considerations for sustainable packaging in 2021

Join us this ‘Stop Food Waste Day’

Wants, Needs, and UX in Hospitality & Leisure

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Duchenne Dash around the world

Inside Foodbuy PT7 – Reimagining the return of hospitality with Ian Stockley

Foodservice: How To Meet the New Customer Demands to Thrive in A Post-COVID World

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Customisation is KING for your student experience

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Inside Foodbuy PT6: Our Market-Leading Systems with Alastair Hayhurst

Procurement Heads: The Big Interview with Charlie Hudson

Pause And Reflect: Our Award-Winning CIPS Submission

Inside Foodbuy PT5: Delivering a better Supply Chain with Jonathan Wright

Winning Big in 2020 - A Trio of Procurement Awards

Foodbuy wins big at the Footprint Awards

Inside Foodbuy PT4: The world of Customer Experience with Karen Money

Inside Foodbuy PT3: Inspiring social value with Dawn Collison

Inside Foodbuy: PT2 - Sourcing Amidst a Global Pandemic

Inside Foodbuy: PT1 – The world of non-food sourcing with Neil Chapman

Five ways to eliminate surplus cost ahead of your students’ return

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We’ve surpassed 250 clean drinking water projects

Central procurement unlocks a world of opportunity for SMEs

Caring for the future of your residents

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The Growth of Veganism

Six considerations for hoteliers in 2021

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Is your business ready for the next procurement crisis?

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Supporting British Farming

Foodbuy wins a Food & Drink Award from Lux Life Magazine

THE YEAR IN REVIEW, WITH IAN MURPHY, MD, FOODBUY

What is Procure to Pay?

TEN ways we can mitigate rising food costs

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The Foodbuy’s 2020

Foodbuy: Keeping your supply chain COVID-SECURE

A Brexit-secure supply chain with Epsys

That (CIPS) winning feeling with Karl Atkins

How businesses can access £50K to reduce food waste

Food security every step of the way with Epsys!

Foodbuy – more than the name suggests

Behind the Scenes at Skipton!

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Foodbuy commits to Buy Social Corporate Challenge for further three years

Make all your procurement-based decisions via one simple system with Epsys.

EPSYS: A dream for your Culinary Team

Four years of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

EPSYS – It's a Match!

The future of procurement: Blockchain Purchasing

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We've won the title of 'Best Social Value Initiative' at the CIPS Awards

Meet Epsys - our eProcurement and P2P system

Supporting the healthcare sector with our robust supply chain

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Forensic traceability in your supply chain – we’ve got it covered!

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The purpose behind purchasing with Foodbuy

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Foodbuy and FareShare help some of the most vulnerable during Coronavirus pandemic

Achieve a FIRST with Foodbuy!

Menu Management in the wake of CV19

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The Rise of the Social Enterprise

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We’ve been shortlisted for a trio of major procurement awards

Four focus areas for hotels looking to bounce back

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Our parent company, Compass Group UK and Ireland, acquires food and health technology

Thought Leadership: The future of our supply chains

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Foodbuy is committing to spend £5 million with UK social enterprises. Supporting small businesses.

Foodbuy Futures Webinar Series | PPE & Employee Safety

Duchenne Dash at Home 2020

Foodbuy Futures Webinar Series

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Light at the end of the tunnel for hotel groups

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We’ve been shortlisted as a finalist at the World Procurement Awards 2020

Now more than ever, is the time to join a GPO. Here’s just 8 benefits of joining a GPO.

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We’ve been shortlisted for a Footprint Sustainable Procurement Award

Boost your sleep hygiene

How we’re responding to the Coronavirus

Supporting vulnerable families through challenging times

FINDING OPPORTUNITY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY: PART IV

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FINDING OPPORTUNITY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY: PART III

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We're providing 6,000 Treat boxes for frontline staff

Finding opportunity amidst uncertainty: Part II

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Finding opportunity amidst uncertainty: Part I

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Exceptional suppliers celebrated at Foodbuy Conference and Awards 2020

A cost-effective food offer with Foodbuy

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Three ways a Hotel Executive can save money

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We’re providing 10,000 free food boxes for frontline staff

Supporting Social Enterprises

Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Keeping kids entertained at home

The benefits of outsourcing your procurement

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A trend for cheaper cuts of meat

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Food interactivity - The Global Phenomenon

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Reflecting on the positive prosperity of 2019

Fighting food waste with FareShare

Helping our parent company to win big at the Footprint’s waste2zero Awards

We've joined the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Fresh vs Frozen

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Buy Social for a Better World

African Swine fever and its long-term impact on the global food supply chain

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The Flexible Approach

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Fuel for thought

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Supporting seasonal British produce all year-round

From Crop to Cup: Our partnership with UCC Coffee

Bio-diversity: The Heart of New Age Food Manufacturing

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Printing your own lunch

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Personalised nutrition: the future of the food industry?

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Why we’re delighted to be shortlisted for the CIPS Awards

Working with social enterprises

Are Food Procurement Companies Coping with Social Changes?

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How Robots are Helping the Food Service Industry

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Food for thought - food for the planet

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The impossible burger. Is meat procurement going to change forever?

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Foodbuy completes the Duchenne Dash and Thames Trek

We’ve been shortlisted for a CIPS Award 2019

Better food procurement can reduce food waste

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The many benefits of eProcurement

Foodbuy’s gala dinner raises £125,000 for Duchenne UK

Why we’re proud to be finalists at the World Procurement Awards

Foodbuy and Elis form strategic partnership

Foodbuy extends contract with the colleges of the University of Oxford

We can improve your fruit and vegetable offer and help you stay ahead of your competition

We've been shortlisted as a finalist for two World Procurement Awards

‘Skin in the game’ drives true value for Foodbuy clients

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Building sustainability throughout the food supply chain

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Technology drives innovation in food supply

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Menu Management Value fights increasing costs of food ingredients

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Foodbuy can help tackle Brexit uncertainties

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Foodbuy helps its clients face challenges across the meat category

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Tackling rising ingredient costs in 2019

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Foodbuy partners with Scanmarket in three-year deal

Foodbuy fights for value throughout uncertain times

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We've extended our charity partnership with Duchenne UK

Sustainable and responsible sourcing drives seafood quality and great prices

Market insights drive seasonal profits for Foodbuy clients

Making sure our meat and poultry makes the grade, from farm to fork

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Collaborative procurement provides value for your business

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We've extended our partnership with Oritain

Smart procurement drives shareholder value

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We can help improve your hot beverage offer and your profit

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Our MD has been named on the CIPS Procurement Power List

Our sandwich range wins the double!

We've been shortlisted as a finalist for a World Procurement Award

We celebrated our outstanding suppliers at the Foodbuy Conference and Awards

We've unveiled our new brand identity via our new website

We've won a major contract with the Department of Health to purchase food for over 150 NHS Trusts

Foodbuy makes strategic appointment to support growth

Foodbuy completes Duchenne Dash and raises over £90k for charity

Foodbuy hosts gala dinner and raises £50,000 for Duchenne UK

Foodbuy announces charity partnership with Duchenne UK

Introducing the first range of women’s PPE

Providing access to clean drinking water

Foodbuy Fairtrade Partnership with Tate & Lyle

Foodbuy welcomes Carl Howells as the New Commercial Director of Hospitality

Foodbuy introduces our GPO's