Andrew Steel

When it comes to running a successful kitchen operation, whether in a business, catering service, or a public sector organisation like the NHS, partnerships are everything. I’ve seen firsthand how building strong, effective kitchen sustainability partnerships can transform the way kitchens operate. It’s not just about sharing resources or ideas; it’s about creating a network that supports sustainability, reduces waste, and boosts efficiency. Let’s dive into how you can build these...

Let’s be honest: nobody feels good about scraping a perfectly fine—if slightly forgotten—lasagna into the bin. Yet, according to the latest WRAP report on Household Food and Drink Waste in the UK , we’re doing it a lot. Specifically, UK households generated a staggering 6.0 million tonnes of food and drink waste in 2022 alone. That equates to about 88 kg per person. If you're struggling to visualise that, imagine carrying 88 bags of sugar straight from the supermarket to the rubbish heap. At...

The landscape of government procurement has shifted. For a forward-thinking business like Ample Innovation, the publication of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/20 represents a massive opportunity to turn our values into a competitive edge. Gone are the days when social value was a "nice-to-have" or a vague consideration. Under this new model, central government departments are now mandated to explicitly evaluate social value in all new procurements. The Social Value Advantage: Navigating...