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How hospitality businesses are changing everyday waste practices

How hospitality businesses are changing everyday waste practices

Across towns and local communities, hospitality businesses are rethinking waste management in daily operations.

Restaurants, cafés and food service venues generate many materials, making efficient handling essential for running a compliant, responsible business.

February 24, 2026
Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Cold handling is now a key component in making sure food reaches store shelves in a safe condition.

With increased customer expectations and product selections, temperature-sensitive transportation is becoming a factor in farm planning, retail planning, and even retail layout.

February 6, 2026
M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S have confirmed they are to close their coffee shop in the Nantwich store on Beam Street.

The company said the decision was made to free up more space to offer a wider range of food.

February 5, 2026
Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton Primary School pupils have been crowned winners of a composting competition which aims to help students rethink food waste.

Sixteen schools entered the “Small hands, big impact” competition which invited pupils to learn about composting and recycle their food and garden waste.

July 25, 2025
Food History walking tours return to Nantwich Food Festival

Food History walking tours return to Nantwich Food Festival

Food history walking tours will add to the feast of entertainment planned during Nantwich Food Festival, August 29-31.

Organisers have extended their popular walking tours with breakfast and lunchtime sessions taking place at landmark venues.

July 13, 2025
South Cheshire food firm Bakkavor partners with Samaritans

South Cheshire food firm Bakkavor partners with Samaritans

South Cheshire fresh food company Bakkavor Group has announced a new charity partnership with Samaritans.

The firm, which has a base in Aston, near Nantwich, and in Crewe, say they want to support colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing as “a core priority”.

May 23, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Vulnerable residents in Cheshire East missing out on vital support

Vulnerable residents in Crewe and Nantwich who desperately need essentials like food or furniture are slipping through the net because they don’t know about the household support fund, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council has received nearly £3.9 million from the government to help the most vulnerable families with food, utilities, white goods, housing support and other household essentials.

April 8, 2025
Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two businesses near Nantwich have teamed up to offer a new approach to weight management.

Kingfisher Hypnotherapy and True Food Nutrition are both based at The Yard in Burland, just outside Nantwich.

April 3, 2025
CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

A scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals to Cheshire East children will continue for at least one more year.

Cheshire East Council has been awarded new government funding for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

March 5, 2025
Cheshire East to stop firms advertising unhealthy food and drinks

Cheshire East to stop firms advertising unhealthy food and drinks

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to stop companies advertising unhealthy food and drinks on council-owned land, buildings and vehicles.

The new policy was adopted last week and will be rolled out by the director of public health.

October 9, 2024
Wistaston mum’s new food venture celebrates diversity

Wistaston mum’s new food venture celebrates diversity

A South Cheshire mum has turned her love of cooking into a new venture celebrating diversity and inclusion through her culinary creations.

Amaka’s Fine Food Fusion is the first step into business for Amaka Lawton, founder of the Crewe-based Alpha Omega Women Peace Security (WPS) Foundation which champions diversity and community wellbeing.

April 25, 2024
Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is offering unemployed people a chance to receive free training leading to careers in the food industry.

A two-week fully funded “Skills Bootcamp” offering specific technical training is set to start in mid February.

February 6, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival organisers all set for three packed days

Nantwich Food Festival organisers all set for three packed days

Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow (September 2) after three years away due to the pandemic.

The three-day event starts at 11am on Friday with a quiet hour for those who want to browse the stalls without the crowds.

September 1, 2022