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Pitch Social – Powered by Foodbuy Group in Partnership with Avanti West Coast: Connecting Purpose-Led Suppliers with our client

Foodbuy Group launches social enterprise supplier mentorship programme

Raising the standard: Innovative allergen training for all Foodbuy colleagues

Our expert culinary solutions team offers unrivalled support, training, insight, and more for our members

Sweetening the Deal: our partnership with Tate & Lyle fairtrade sugar delivers more than just taste

Smarter Waste Management Solutions

Foodbuy Group’s charity day raises over £88,000 for Duchenne UK!

1 million bowls and counting: our purpose-driven partnership with Nestlé Cereal Partners

Foodbuy Group sponsors Oxford Junior Chef of the Year competition for the third year

Celebrating sustainability on World Oceans Day with Tom O’Hanlon, our expert fish and seafood buyer

We hosted our 2025 Supplier Conference to celebrate growth, relationships, optimism and winning

Foodbuy Group colleagues complete the Duchenne Dash and raise over £5500 for charity partner, Duchenne UK

Foodbuy Group wins Social Impact & Diversity award at the 2025 Footprint Awards!

How Foodbuy Group are supporting members with the new ‘Simpler Recycling’ law

It’s Regenuary! Let’s take a closer look at our partnership with Wildfarmed

Foodbuy Group (UK & I) Expands to Create the UK’s Largest Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)

In 2024, we raised over £92,300 for our charity partner, Duchenne UK!

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

Foodbuy introduces our GPO's

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

Women to Watch in HTL and Retail 2024

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

WildHearts Office: Stationery that makes a difference

Winning Big in 2020 - A Trio of Procurement Awards

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

Working with social enterprises

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

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

Why Foodbuy Culinary Solutions is Your Next Step

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

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

We’ve surpassed 250 clean drinking water projects

What is Procure to Pay?

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

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

We’ve been shortlisted for a Footprint Sustainable Procurement Award

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

We’ve been shortlisted for a CIPS Award 2019

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

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

Wants, Needs, and UX in Hospitality & Leisure

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

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

Thought Leadership: The future of our supply chains

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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

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

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

The Foodbuy Future Leaders Programme

The Growth of Veganism

The Foodbuy’s 2020

That (CIPS) winning feeling with Karl Atkins

The future of procurement: Blockchain Purchasing

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The purpose behind purchasing with Foodbuy

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The Rise of the Social Enterprise

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The benefits of outsourcing your procurement

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The Flexible Approach

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

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The many benefits of eProcurement

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

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

Supporting British Farming

TEN ways we can mitigate rising food costs

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Supporting the healthcare sector with our robust supply chain

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Supporting Social Enterprises

Supporting seasonal British produce all year-round

Technology drives innovation in food supply

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Tackling rising ingredient costs in 2019

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Sustainable and responsible sourcing drives seafood quality and great prices

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

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

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

Reimagining food procurement for the NHS

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Menus – Chef’s Academy

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

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

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Setting Standards: Interview with Karl Atkins

Six considerations for hoteliers in 2021

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How Robots are Helping the Food Service Industry

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

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Smart procurement drives shareholder value

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Pride Month Supplier Spotlight: Modern Standard Coffee

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

Outstanding suppliers celebrated at Foodbuy Conference and Awards 2023

Procurement for Good – The Buy Social Corporate Challenge

The Big Interview with Neil Chapman

Procurement Heads: The Big Interview with Charlie Hudson

Pause And Reflect: Our Award-Winning CIPS Submission

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

Reflecting on the positive prosperity of 2019

Printing your own lunch

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Personalised nutrition: the future of the food industry?

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Our sandwich range wins the double!

We celebrated our outstanding suppliers at the Foodbuy Conference and Awards

Providing access to clean drinking water

Joining Forces: Our work with our trusted supplier, Bidfood

Mission Gender Equity and Mission Include

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

Natasha’s Law – is your business ready?

Join us this ‘Stop Food Waste Day’

Is your business ready for the next procurement crisis?

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Meet Epsys - our eProcurement and P2P system

Menu Management in the wake of CV19

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Light at the end of the tunnel for hotel groups

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

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Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Keeping kids entertained at home

Menu Management Value fights increasing costs of food ingredients

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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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‘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

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

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

Inside Foodbuy PT10: Rethinking plastic with Gemma Oldridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

How we’re responding to the Coronavirus

Introducing the first range of women’s PPE

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

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

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

How to mitigate food costs without compromising quality

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How EPSYS is taking the Hospitality sector by storm!

How to Maximise User Experience: Senior Living

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How businesses can access £50K to reduce food waste

Four years of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Four focus areas for hotels looking to bounce back

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

Fresh vs Frozen

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Fuel for thought

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From Crop to Cup: Our partnership with UCC Coffee

We can help improve your hot beverage offer and your profit

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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

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

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

Foodbuy Supplier Conference

Foodbuy wins at Footprint Awards 2021

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

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Foodbuy wins big at the Footprint Awards

Foodbuy wins a Food & Drink Award from Lux Life Magazine

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

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

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Supporting vulnerable families through challenging times

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

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

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

Foodbuy welcomes Carl Howells as the New Commercial Director of Hospitality

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

Foodbuy have committed 1000 hours of volunteering for FareShare

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

Foodbuy recognised at the 2023 Footprint Awards

Foodbuy Innovation Station

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

Foodbuy Global UX Series

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Foodbuy: Keeping your supply chain COVID-SECURE

Foodbuy – more than the name suggests

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

We've joined the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

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

Foodbuy helps its clients face challenges across the meat category

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Foodbuy partners with Scanmarket in three-year deal

Our MD has been named on the CIPS Procurement Power List

Foodbuy makes strategic appointment to support growth

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

Foodbuy Announce Retention of NHS Supply Chain Food Category

Foodbuy acquires Regency Purchasing Group

Foodbuy enhances procurement capability with acquisition of e-foods

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

Foodbuy commits to Buy Social Corporate Challenge for further three years

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

Foodbuy Futures Webinar Series | PPE & Employee Safety

Foodbuy Futures Webinar Series

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Foodbuy completes the Duchenne Dash and Thames Trek

Foodbuy and Elis form strategic partnership

Foodbuy extends contract with the colleges of the University of Oxford

Foodbuy can help tackle Brexit uncertainties

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Foodbuy fights for value throughout uncertain times

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We've extended our charity partnership with Duchenne UK

We've extended our partnership with Oritain

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

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

Foodbuy announces charity partnership with Duchenne UK

Foodbuy Fairtrade Partnership with Tate & Lyle

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

Empowering Procurement for a Sustainable Future with Sedex

EPSYS: Your One-Stop Shop for Streamlined Procurement

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

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023: Endangered Foods

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

Five Years of The Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2030

Five key considerations for sustainable packaging in 2021

Duchenne Dash around the world

Customisation is KING for your student experience

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

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Food security every step of the way with Epsys!

EPSYS: A dream for your Culinary Team

EPSYS – It's a Match!

Duchenne Dash at Home 2020

FINDING OPPORTUNITY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY: PART IV

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FINDING OPPORTUNITY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY: PART III

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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

Food interactivity - The Global Phenomenon

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Fighting food waste with FareShare

Are Food Procurement Companies Coping with Social Changes?

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Food for thought - food for the planet

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An Industry First: Foodbuy Empowering a Carbon Literate Workforce

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

Central procurement unlocks a world of opportunity for SMEs

Caring for the future of your residents

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A Brexit-secure supply chain with Epsys

Behind the Scenes at Skipton!

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Achieve a FIRST with Foodbuy!

Boost your sleep hygiene

A cost-effective food offer with Foodbuy

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A trend for cheaper cuts of meat

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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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Bio-diversity: The Heart of New Age Food Manufacturing

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Better food procurement can reduce food waste

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Building sustainability throughout the food supply chain

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Collaborative procurement provides value for your business

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