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More than 100 recipes, one shared ambition for NHS catering

The third edition of the Healthcare Chef’s Knowledge is on its way, and Entegra is delighted to be ...

18 August 2026

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How Restaurants Can Attract Younger Consumers: Five Factors Influencing Where They Choose to Eat

For younger consumers, choosing a restaurant starts long before they arrive. Social media, ...

06 August 2026

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Business Rates Cut by 20%: Why Procurement Should Still Be a Priority

The government's announcement of a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues ...

23 July 2026

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From Farm to Fork: Why Collaboration Is the Key to a More Sustainable Food Supply Chain

Sustainable food procurement is climbing the agenda across the public sector. Yet many of the ...

20 July 2026

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Making the Most of Summer: Four Opportunities Hospitality Operators Shouldn’t Miss This Season

Summer is one of the busiest periods of the year for many hospitality businesses. With school ...

14 July 2026

From Concept to Service: Creating a Standout Food and Wine Experience

Created as a VIP pre-dinner ahead of Connect 26, the evening brought together Entegra’s supplier ...

30 June 2026

How Hotels Can Prepare for Summer Demand Without Losing Control of Costs

Summer can be one of the most profitable periods in the hospitality calendar, but higher occupancy ...

15 June 2026

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Delivering Value for the Nation Through Better Food Procurement

Since being appointed by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) to deliver the Buying Better Food ...

02 June 2026

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UK Market Trends: Key Foodservice Trends Impacting Margins

The UK hospitality market continues to evolve under a mix of cost pressures, global disruption and ...

01 June 2026

Why Are Food & Beverage Costs Rising Again in Hospitality — and What Can Operators Do About It?

*Disclaimer – information accurate as of May 2026, given the changing nature of the ongoing ...

27 May 2026

Creating Simpler, More Transparent Food Procurement for the Public Sector

Welcome to the second edition of Entegra in Conversation, where we sit down with the people ...

14 May 2026

From steaks to seafood: what shifting protein trends really mean for your bottom line

Price movement is only part of the story. As supply pressures, geopolitics and consumer demand ...

14 May 2026

Entegra to Host Webinar Exploring the Impact of Global Tensions on Food and Beverage Costs

Entegra, a subsidiary of Sodexo, will host a free webinar examining how geopolitical instability ...

07 May 2026

What good food procurement looks like in schools today

Food procurement in schools has become more complex. It is no longer just about securing supply ...

05 May 2026

Food price pressure is building. What it means for your school budget

Recent geopolitical disruption is adding further uncertainty to already volatile food markets, ...

05 May 2026

The Fuel Crunch Is Here: What It Means for Your Bottom Line

Fuel costs are once again becoming a major pressure point across industries. While fluctuations ...

24 April 2026

Corporate social responsibility meets the cost-smart GPO

Whether your company has a deeply entrenched CSR commitment or more modest sustainability ...

21 April 2026

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Why Breakfast Can Make or Break a Hotel Stay

Guests rarely remember every detail of a stay, but breakfast tends to stick. It's one of the few ...

27 March 2026

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Why Culinary Culture and Innovation Matter More Than Ever

What people expect from a meal has changed. Good food is still the baseline. Where it comes from, ...

26 March 2026

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Equip Your Kitchen for Success: What Really Matters

A busy service doesn’t give you time to work around your equipment. When everything is set up ...

25 March 2026

The Power Behind Your Pour

With Entegra’s guidance, every drink on your menu works harder for your business. At Entegra, our ...

29 January 2026

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Food Cost and Inventory Control in Hotels

What’s Eating Your Profits? Fix Food Costs FastFood cost and inventory control remain two of the ...

26 January 2026

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What’s Slowing Down Your Food Supply Chain?

From farm to fork, every link in the food supply chain matters. But growing complexity, ...

19 January 2026

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Sustainable Catering That Delivers More Than Green Credentials

Sustainability is now a core part of commercial strategy in hospitality. Operators are under ...

15 January 2026

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From Cage to Cage-Free: How Data Helped One Hotel Brand Transform Its Egg Sourcing

When a global hotel group set out to remove caged eggs from every one of its kitchens, they knew ...

22 September 2025

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Why Supply Chain Transparency Matters for Sustainable Catering

As public sector organisations face growing pressure to meet environmental and social targets, a ...

16 July 2025

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Planning a Successful Wedding at Your Hotel

A wedding isn’t just an event — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration filled with love, joy and ...

11 June 2025

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The Golf Club Manager’s Guide to Best Price Purchasing

Rising wages and tightening business rate relief from the Autumn budget, alongside shifting member ...

18 March 2025

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Entegra Welcomes Laetitia Daufenbach as New CEO for Continental Europe

Entegra is proud to announce Laetitia Daufenbach as the new CEO for Continental Europe. Laetitia ...

25 September 2024

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Balancing Quality and Cost in Senior Living Communities

For senior living communities, the significance of product optimisation cannot be overstated. We ...

02 September 2024