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CFSP Ireland Programme Certified Foodservice Professional Programme
The IFSA’s - a NEW Industry Awards Programme A first of its kind in Ireland, The IFSA’S are aimed at showcasing the wealth of innovation and technology which our members continually bring to market each year. Categories have been chosen to take into account innovation across all product sectors from catering equipment, disposables, tableware, services, and of course actual food and beverage products. For 2020 the theme of the inaugural IFSA’s will be – “Innovation for a sustainable future”- a timely focus highlighting the Industry’s response to the very real environmental crisis which we are all facing as suppliers. An independent judging panel with a wealth of knowledge specific to our Industry with review all entries: • • • • •
MAURICE BERGIN (CHAIR) - Managing Director Green Hospitality BRIAN WALSH - Packaging Technologist, Repak KEITH WARREN - Director CESA Catering Equipment Suppliers Association UK TONY McGUIGAN - Head of Procurement and F&B Projects, Dalata Hotel Group PLC GUILLAUME OATES - GFD Associates Independent Foodservice Design Consultants
Winners will be announced at Food and Bev live 2020 in City West on February 4th 2020. See full criteria at www.ifsa.eu.com
Closing Date for Entries – 8th January 2020
THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY
CFSP is the industry specific professional qualification for the foodservice industry. This is a CPD certified training programme, delivered in partnership with CESA, the UK Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, relevant to all personnel within your foodservice business. - Dates: 26th March (full day) and 27th March (1/2 day) - Venue: Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport - Costs: IFSA members €625 / non IFSA members €905
The programme content and benefits are relevant to manufacturers, consultants, distributors and operators. CFSP is an internationally recognised and promoted course that is delivered locally with content relevant to the national market. To successfully achieve the CFSP designation and the benefits that accrue, candidates must also complete an evaluation of experience which covers industry experience and activity within the market. This accrues points to become silver gold or platinum status and accreditees can develop their profile with CFSP throughout their career. KEY PURPOSE: » Help train and develop staff » Raise industry recognition and respect » Help you to carry out your job more effectively » Increase confidence with customers » Provide personal satisfaction and achievement
To Book: Download Booking Form from www.ifsa.eu.com or contact louise.mcloughlin@ifsa.eu.com
FOOD & BEV LIVE 2020 - ORGANISED BY THE INDUSTRY FOR THE INDUSTRY
Food & Bev Live will be kick-starting the 2020 foodservice season next February 4th & 5th in Citywest, Dublin. The 2 Day event attracts thousands of visitors and brings together National skills finals incorporating the Irish Cocktail Championships, National Coffee Championships and the Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions along with live demonstrations, new product launches and unique networking opportunities. This year will also see the introduction of 3 new Industry features: • The inaugural Irish National Pizza Championships in association with the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API) will see chefs from across Ireland battle it out to be crowned National Pizza Champion • The IFSA’s – a brand new foodservice awards scheme with the theme “ Innovation for a Sustainable Future” • The first ever Irish Tea Master’s Cup, organised by the European Tea Society and hosted at Food & Bev Live. The competition will be part of the European Tea Pavilion which will be promoting speciality teas The scope of the event is much more than just the event itself, with media coverage from October to March the opportunities for businesses to get involved are extensive. From sponsorship to exhibiting, competing to award entries, the very best of Ireland's foodservice industry will be well represented.
For information on exhibiting contact margaret@eventhaus.ie or stuart.caffrey@eventhaus.ie or call +353 (0)1 8460021. Registration for visitors is now open at www.foodandbev.ie 36
H&RT DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020
Murco Catering Equipment The Oncology Haematology department at University Hospital Waterford moved into the 4th floor in new Dunmore Wing on Monday 9th December. Murco Catering Equipment specialise in the fabrication of high end units for kitchens, pantries, sluice rooms that can be utilised in healthcare and in commercial kitchen settings. All units are built completely with seamless stainless steel tops with no weld joints so are perfect for hygiene in facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes where cleanliness is paramount.