Two major manufacturers are urging others to join their campaign to donate surplus catering equipment to UK charities.
Hobart and Meiko have joined forces to encourage other manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to identify redundant and quality second-hand catering equipment that could benefit cash-strapped charities in need.
In the wake of the launch, the two companies have already donated £5,000 and are now calling on others to follow their example by pledging their support.
The momentum of the campaign is building as others begin to spread the word; the Foodservice Consultants Society International has offered its backing and welcomed the initiative while major catering organisations, the Catering Equipment Distributors Association and the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, are also backing the campaign.
David Riley, Commercial Director at Hobart UK says: “The time is right for an industry initiative that gives deserving charities access to catering equipment that is not being used but is still perfectly serviceable. The campaign is growing in awareness but more still
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