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This Nutrition and Hydration Week, we’re proud to highlight the vital role good nutritional care plays in maintaining the health, wellbeing and dignity of people living in care homes. In our latest article with @CareEngland, our Senior Dietitian, Rachel Sipaul, explores the strong connection between nutrition and hydration and how even mild dehydration can affect appetite, cognition and the overall mealtime experience. Rachel also highlights the shared challenges that can impact both nutrition and hydration, from low moods to mobility difficulties, and why addressing them together is key to delivering truly person-centred care. When supported together, residents are more likely to enjoy meals, maintain strength, and experience a better quality of life. To find out more, read the article here: careengland.org.uk/the-link-betwe… #NutritionAndHydrationWeek #CareHomeCatering #CareHomes

Did you know that choosing a venison-based dish over a comparable beef option can contribute to meaningful carbon reductions? In fact, switching our Steak Pie with Flaky Pastry Top for our Venison Pie delivers an estimated carbon saving of 70%! Wild venison provides a sustainable alternative to traditional red meats. With high UK deer populations placing pressures on woodland biodiversity, responsible population management helps in protecting natural habitats. Alongside this, venison also offers a naturally lean, nutrient‑rich source of protein - supporting both sustainability ambitions and health and wellbeing. As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we continue to introduce menu choices that support our customers to lower their carbon footprint without compromising on nutrition, quality or flavour. #Sustainability #Venison #MakingARealDifference

Over the past three weeks, we’ve brought colleagues together with our CEO, Ian Stone, our Director of HR, Sharon Larkin and members of our Executive Board to share perspectives on our growth ambitions and the style of leadership that will help us to achieve them. We delivered this through 18 interactive roundtable events across the country, involving more than 450 leaders from around the business. Empowering conversations like these help us to keep connected, aligned and focused as we continue growing together. #MakingARealDifference #CompanyCulture #RoundtableEvent #Empowerment

This week, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods are supporting Nutrition and Hydration Week 2026, which highlights the importance of good nutrition and hydration in supporting health and wellbeing. Adequate nutrition and hydration are essential for maintaining health, supporting recovery and reducing the risk of malnutrition and dehydration, especially in those receiving care. The @BDA_Dietitians (BDA) sets our minimum standards for delivering good nutrition and hydration in care settings, helping ensure individuals receive balanced meals, have regular access to fluids, and are supported during mealtimes. Explore the BDA’s guidance on minimum nutrition and hydration standards here: bda.uk.com/practice-and-e… #NutritionAndHydrationWeek #CareProviders #MakingARealDifference

We are delighted to have reached a major milestone in the rollout of our industry-first electric vehicle (EV) fleet, with a total of 223 Wiltshire Farm Foods EVs now covering 75% of customer delivery rounds nationwide. This is the target that we set early in the project, and one that we feel incredibly proud to have delivered – at a time when many businesses struggle to turn sustainability commitments into reality This change is set to save an impressive 1,102 tonnes of CO2e of our scope 1 emissions each year – a reduction that represents an estimated 8.37% reduction in our total scope 1 and 2 footprint. This marks the largest carbon reduction delivered by any single one of our projects to date, accelerating our journey towards our ambitious net zero targets and showcasing our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. To find out more, visit: apetito.co.uk/news/apetito-e… #ElectricVehicle #NetZero #Sustainability

We’re delighted to share that our new Spring | Summer range is now available to order. Developed with our customers in mind, this latest launch is designed to support enjoyable mealtimes, bringing together exciting new dishes and thoughtfully refined favourites. This season features our Jumbo Salmon Fingers - a lifted take on a familiar classic. They sit alongside our rich and comforting Katsu Curry Sauce, packed with flavour, plus many more new additions across the range. Thoughtfully created to enhance both choice and quality, these new additions are set to make a real difference to your menus this Spring | Summer. Watch @jethrolawrence below as he talks through the new range and shares the inspiration behind this season’s launch. #NewProductLaunch #MakingARealDifference #FoodCatering

This Food Waste Action Week, we’re joining @WRAP_NGO in shining a light on how tackling food waste can cut emissions and ensure more good food reaches people who need it most. Since 2023, our partnership with @FareShareUK has helped us make sure good food never goes to waste. To date we have redistributed nearly 136,000 meals to over 1,600 charities across the UK. Any food that can’t be redistributed goes to anaerobic digestion, where it’s converted into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser, supporting a truly circular approach to food. By prioritising redistribution and ensuring unavoidable waste is put to good use, we’re helping cut emissions and support a more sustainable food system for all. #FoodWasteActionWeek #Sustainability #MakingARealDifference

There’s still time to have your say on the future of school meals!  At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we’re committed to providing nutritious, delicious school meals that make a real difference to children’s days.  Recently, we launched new market research to help shape our best-ever school meal offering, gathering feedback from schools, parents and pupils on what matters most when it comes to food in education settings. The insights we’ve received so far have been incredibly valuable. It’s not too late to share your views. Take part in our quick survey:  lnkd.in/ejKwn-j7 #EducationCatering #EducationResearch #MakingARealDifference

We’re pleased to announce that we will be attending the Care England 2026 Conference and Exhibition on the 12th March at the Church House Conference Centre in Westminster, London. Join us at Stand 2 for cake, where our team will be on hand to discuss how we can help enhance the dining experience in your home while delivering sustainable savings across your kitchen. We look forward to seeing you there. Register here to book: careengland.org.uk/care-england-c… #CareEnglandConference26 #CareHomes #CareSector

We are delighted to be the lead sponsor for the inaugural Tour de Trowbridge 2026 cycling event, arranged by the @TrowChamber in partnership with Trowbridge Town Council and @IconicCycling. At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we are committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our customers, colleagues and the wider community and this event provides a brilliant opportunity to champion an active lifestyle, bring people together and strengthen community spirit. We look forward to seeing many members of our team getting involved in the Tour de Trowbridge and are proud to play a key role in supporting the success of this local event. #CommunitySupport #Competition #MakingARealDifference

At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we are extremely proud to support the essential work of all Healthcare Estates & Facilities professions. To recognise and celebrate their contributions, we are launching our annual Healthcare Estates & Facilities Heroes (E&F) competition, honouring the individuals and teams making a real difference everyday across the UK. To say thank you for all that they do, you can nominate the stars of your E&F departments across one of our six categories - helping us shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who tirelessly deliver excellence in health and social care. To submit your entry visit: apetito.link/EFDay26 #MakingARealDifference #EstatesAndFacilities #Competition #HealthEFMDay

At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we believe school meals should do more than meet standards - they should make a real difference to the school day. That’s why we’re developing our best ever school meal offering. To ensure it truly reflects the needs of today’s pupils, parents and schools, we’re launching new market research to gather valuable insights from across the education sector. We value your opinion. As decision-makers, catering teams and parents you can help shape our biggest and boldest menu refresh to date, creating delicious and nutritious meals that support pupils to learn and grow. If you’re passionate about the future of school food and want to support positive change, have your say today: education.apetito.co.uk/kids-propositi… #EducationCatering #EducationResearch #MakingARealDifference

At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we’re committed to making a real difference in the communities we serve. As part of this commitment, our colleagues have recently came together to support @BeyondDementia_ through a series of fundraising activities. Two Welsh-themed raffles were organised, with eight winners drawn at a recent internal event, alongside a company-wide prize draw for a signed, limited-edition Welsh rugby shirt, awarded to Samantha Stillman. Congratulations! A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported the initiative. Together, we’ve raised an incredible £670 for Beyond Dementia. #BeyondDementia #MakingARealDifference #CharitySupport

We’re pleased to be taking part in the University of Bath’s Sustainability Exchange on the 5th of March. Our Director of Corporate Affairs, Policy and Sustainability, Lee Sheppard, will be speaking at the event, which brings together organisations showcasing best practice that is driving meaningful change. We’re proud to be contributing to the conversation. Lee will share an inside look at how we bring sustainability to life at apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, from the thinking behind our strategy to the practical steps that make a real difference. The session will be followed by informal networking, offering a valuable opportunity to continue the conversation and champion sustainable processes across the food sector. Book your tickets here: bath.ac.uk/events/sustain… #MakingARealDifference #EthicsAndSustainability #FoodInnovation #SustainableCatering

As part of our continued commitment to improve mealtimes, we’re pleased to share another glimpse of what’s to come in our Spring | Summer range.  At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we’re here to support you in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This latest launch brings together carefully crafted new dishes and thoughtfully refined favourites, all developed with quality, consistency, and care.  Among the new additions is a fresh take on a much-loved classic, combining comforting familiarity with standout flavour and texture.  Take a sneak peek below and let us know your guesses.   #NewProductLaunch #Catering #SneakPeek

At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we take pride in making a real difference every day, and the Care Home Awards are a brilliant opportunity to celebrate those who do the same. This year’s winners have each made an outstanding impact on the wellbeing and daily lives of the residents they support:  Susan Chappel, Housekeeper at Wavemill Healthcare, received the Mealtime Excellence Award for transforming mealtimes into comforting, personal and dignified experiences.  Julienne Yonga, Care Assistant at Wavemill Healthcare, received the Enhanced Health and Wellbeing Award for her compassion, reassurance and unwavering commitment to resident care.  Lucy Davis, Senior Carer at Warmest Welcome, received the Making a Real Difference Award for consistently going above and beyond to enhance everyday life for residents.  Thank you to Susan, Julienne and Lucy for the outstanding care that they bring to their care homes. #CareHomeAwards #MakingARealDifference #DineWithDignity

February marks LGBTQIA+ History Month, a time to reflect on the stories, achievements and progress made over the past 21 years since its founding in 2005.  At apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, we’re proud to champion a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to be themselves. While we honour the journey so far, we’re also looking ahead to the role we can play in building even more inclusive workplaces and communities.  To continue the conversation, we’re hosting a Drag Bingo event in March for colleagues, family and friends, supporting an open and inclusive culture. The event will also be raising money for @aktcharity, an LGBTQIA+ charity working to end homelessness among LGBTQIA+ youth. #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTQIA+ #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth #LGBTQAIRights