Meal pre-ordering continues to rise in UK schools
We’re looking at significant findings on the increasing number of schools implementing pre-ordering software for school meals and what this means for education catering. Technology and how pupils order school meals have significantly evolved in the last decade. The past ten years saw a rapid increase in new technologies added to the dining hall to […]
CRB Cunninghams Exhibits at the LACA Main Event 2022
We are pleased to have been back at the LACA Main Event and School Food Show 2022, which took place from 6th– 8th of July in Birmingham. It was great to discuss some of the most significant developments in our industry with school leaders, caterers, and MATs from all over the UK. Our team also congratulated one […]
Adapting to changes in school catering
Delivering an adaptive school meal service Natasha’s Law has taught us that the education catering industry is not immune to legislative changes. School catering and meal delivery has faced numerous adjustments over the years. From introducing, removing, and re-introducing nutrition standards to innovative technological advancements, school catering professionals have continued to adapt to continuous improvements […]
Taking the guesswork out of allergy compliance in schools
In the UK, 5-8% of children suffer from a food allergy, which means that most classrooms will have at least one pupil with a food allergy at school. The school food industry must understand the importance of allergy compliance to protect students from allergies or life-threatening anaphylaxis. Understanding the evolving school food legislation, such as Natasha’s Law, […]
How to simplify parent-school communications
Communication is an essential factor that helps build strong relationships between parents and schools. Providing both groups with a tool for maintaining conversations plays a vital role in the success of parent-school relationships by offering a simplified space for communication. Earlier this year, we announced our new virtual messaging tool for parent-school communication: iPayimpact Communications. Our […]
Top 5 benefits of virtual parent communication messaging tools
Schools are embracing new technology to enhance ways to communicate with parents virtually. CRB Cunninghams has created a two-way communication tool to offer flexibility and save time for schools and parents. Using a parent communication tool has vast benefits for schools and communities. Connecting through a virtual communication messaging system has many advantages such as improving cooperation […]
Celebrate the Guardians of Grub during Food Waste Action Week 2022
Celebrate our Guardians of Grub during Food Waste Action Week 2022 Hospitality and foodservice professionals can save food, money and the planet by keeping food from being wasted this March. Whether you’re a chef, server, or part of the head office team, your actions to stop food from being wasted in your home and at […]
CRB Cunninghams launches iPayimpact Communications school messaging tool
A virtual messaging tool that simplifies parental engagement We are delighted to announce our brand-new virtual messaging tool for schools and parents: iPayimpact Communications. Our new virtual messaging tool, hosted within our iPayimpact online payment system, simplifies parent-school communications and offers parents and guardians a modern and convenient way to engage in school life. The rise of […]
Thank you for 55 years of business
This year marks an important milestone for CRB Cunninghams. 2021 is the year we celebrate our 55 years of business. 55 years! That’s 55 years of service and commitment to our customers. Fifty-five years of innovation and product development. Fifty-five years of experience, knowledge, and versatility. Fifty-five years in which the quality of our cashless solutions and services has always been our top priority, and 55 […]
The Rise of Pre-Ordering in Secondary Schools: An Interactive Webinar With CRB Cunninghams
In our latest webinar, our Corporate Account Manager Gareth Hunter gave attendees an introduction to Fusion Online – our pre-order meal app within our cashless catering software Fusion used by schools, MATs, and local authorities to create a completely contactless lunchtime service within the school dining hall. The webinar session demonstrated and explored the key features of the software, […]
