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National leadership and development forum The Hospital Caterers Association encompasses the single largest group of healthcare catering providers within the NHS and is the recognised voice of hospital catering. It represents catering managers who provide a wide range of food and other services for patients, visitors and staff in NHS hospitals and healthcare facilities. The […]

Still, searching for shrapnel? Still, painfully waiting for your product to dispense? Still wasting money on out-of-date, or broken items. Do you still use a snack vending machine? These are just a few things that make you want to do the extra travel to a shop to get the things you want. Where the convenient […]

Gym-goers today are looking for more convenience and options when it comes to healthy eating and hydration. The addition of a vending machine and a water dispenser to a gym provides a self-serve solution that allows gym-goers to easily access snacks and drinks as they work out. But what are the benefits of having these […]

Taking place at the Hilton, Birmingham Metropole on the 20th – 21st April 2023, the National Leadership and Development Forum is the HCA’s premier event of the year. Attracting over four hundred delegates and up to 85 exhibitors, the HCA Forum offers a fantastic opportunity to network, learn and be entertained with the leading lights in the Hospital Catering […]

Making a Positive Impact on the Planet As the world becomes more aware of the devastating effects of climate change, many companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and become more environmentally responsible. One of the best ways to do this is to aim for net zero carbon emissions, which involves offsetting […]

For the many people that say “I’m not a morning person” there is nothing better than a fresh cup of coffee to fuel you for the day ahead. The history around the humble brew continues to evolve since its deception and is now considered one of the world’s most highly traded commodities according to The […]