Caterers from across the length and breadth of Scotland will today, 21 March 2018, be rewarded for ensuring that at least 50% of their menu contains healthier options by the healthyliving award, part of NHS Health Scotland.
Today’s annual award ceremony hosted by NHS Health Scotland and chaired by Fergus Chambers, Chairman of Braehead Foods and former Managing Director of Cordia LLP, will celebrate the success of 80 businesses and organisations. Of these 38 are first time award achievers while 42 are being rewarded for achieving the higher level of award the healthyliving award plus (HLA plus). All awards have been achieved in the past 12 months.
The awarded businesses will hear from Scotland’s recently appointed National Chef and winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2016, Gary MacLean, and from Robin Gourlay who works on the implementation of the National Food and Drink Policy within the Scottish Government, Scotland Food and Drink and serves the Scottish Food Commission.
The healthyliving award forms an integral part of the Scottish Government’s Supporting Healthy Choices; A Framework for Voluntary Action and is part of a national drive to make it easier for people to make a healthier choice and to reduce health inequalities.
Food and diet play a major role in health and wellbeing. Inequality in access to a healthy diet contribute towards health inequalities. Evidence suggests that overall, the food and drink provided out of home is skewed towards less healthy options[1], the businesses recognised today are transforming their immediate environment to make it easier for their customers to access healthier food choices.
The ceremony is taking place today at the Merchants House of Glasgow.
National Chef of Scotland, Gary MacLean said:
“I am delighted to be here today and celebrate the success and hard work of these caterers. I commend the commitment shown from these chefs, cooks and managers who have made it their priority to embrace healthier catering and ensure that their customers are able to choose something healthier to eat.
We all have a part to play in making Scotland healthier and I am proud to see caters from all different types of establishments achieving the healthyliving award. The healthyliving award provides caterers with a framework to work to and a way of being formally recognised for making these important changes to embrace healthier catering.”
Anne Lee, Organisational Lead for Health and Work Award Programmes said:
“The healthyliving award continues to set the national standard for the provision of healthier food in Scotland. These businesses are leading by example in producing healthy food and meeting the national standard which all food outlets should strive to attain.”
These award holders are helping their customers to make healthy choices by making these options widely available and taking steps to alter the food environment; they are playing their part in improving the diet of people across Scotland.”
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For further information on the healthyliving award, contact the NHS Health Scotland Communications and Engagement Team on 07500 854574 or nhs.HealthScotland-Communications@nhs.net
www.healthylivingaward.co.uk
www.healthscotland.scot
Twitter: @hlaward , @NHS_HS
Notes to Editors
- The healthyliving award is supported by the Scottish Government and NHS Health Scotland and is a key driver for a healthier Scotland by helping people to make small changes to their diet. It forms an integral part of the route map to prevent overweight and obesity, and is part of a drive to reduce inequalities.
- The healthyliving award is free and open to most food serving outlets in Scotland, but specifically places where people go to buy food regularly, such as workplace restaurants, cafés, sandwich shops, further education refectories, hospital canteens, and restaurants.
- To qualify for the healthyliving award, caterers need to meet a set of key criteria, which includes a commitment to providing and supporting healthier eating. This includes reducing levels of fat, salt and sugar, making fruit and vegetables more easily available, ensuring 50% of the menu is healthier and adopting promotion and marketing that encourages healthier eating.
- The healthyliving award plus is the higher level of award. Businesses must hold a standard level for 2 years prior to achieving this. To qualify for the healthyliving award plus, caterers must; increase provision and promotion of healthyliving choices, ensure 70% of the menu is healthier with at least 50% in each section of the menu.
- The award is delivered by a team with expertise and experience in the food and catering industry.
- There are over 1100 caterers across Scotland who have achieved the award or actively working towards accreditation.
- Find below a list of businesses being presented today. Photographs available from Monday 26th.
Awarded establishments by Local Authority area:
Aberdeen City Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Baxterstorey at Spirit Energy
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Bon Accord Care - Craigielea Gardens
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Bon Accord Care - Fergus House
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DYCE
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Healthyliving Award
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Bon Accord Care - Rosewell House
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Bon Accord Care - Victoria Grange
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DYCE
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Annan House
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Fresh at Prime 4
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Peter Vardy
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Siem Aimery
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Siem Moxie
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Oor Café
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
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ABERDEEN
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
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ABERDEEN
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Woodend Hospital
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ABERDEEN
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Marine Lab - In Room Service
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TORRY
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Marine Lab - Restaurant
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ABERDEEN
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HLA plus
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Aberdeenshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Entier at Enquest Producer Platform
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WESTHILL
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Heather Platform
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WESTHILL
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Healthyliving Award
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Entier at Maersk Training Portlethen
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ABERDEEN
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Healthyliving Award
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Argyll & Bute Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Lorn and Islands Hospital
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OBAN
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HLA plus
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City of Edinburgh Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Aramark at The Salvation Army
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EDINBURGH
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Healthyliving Award
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Baxterstorey at Centrica
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EDINBURGH
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Healthyliving Award
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Heriot Watt University - Elements
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CURRIE
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Healthyliving Award
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Inspire Catering at Anderson Strathern
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EDINBURGH
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Healthyliving Award
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Inspire Catering at Stewart's Melville College
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service at the Western General Hospital - Oncology Tea Bar
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service at Western General Hospital - OPD Cafe
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Astley Ainslie Hospital
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Liberton Hospital
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Royal Hospital For Sick Children
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Saughton House - Coffee Bar
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government , St Andrews House - Cafe
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Victoria Quay - Coffee Bar 1
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government , Victoria Quay - Coffee Bar 2, Atrium
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EDINBURGH
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HLA plus
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The Sycamore Tree
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EDINBURGH
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Healthyliving Award
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Clackmannanshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre
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ALLOA
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HLA plus
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Dundee City Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Segafredo Cafe
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DUNDEE
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HLA plus
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East Ayrshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Craigie Care Home
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KILMARNOCK
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Healthyliving Award
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East Lothian Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Burgh After School Club
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MUSSELBURGH
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Healthyliving Award
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East Renfrewshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Westacres Care Home
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NEWTOWN MEARNS
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Healthyliving Award
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Falkirk Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Falkirk Community Hospital
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FALKIRK
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HLA plus1
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
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LARBERT
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HLA plus1
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Fife Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Stratheden Hospital
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Cupar
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Victoria Hospital
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Kirkcaldy
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Queen Margaret Hospital
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Dunfermline
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HLA plus
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Glasgow City Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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City of Glasgow College - City Bistro
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GLASGOW
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Healthyliving Award
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Gartnavel General Hospital - Deco
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Hyndland After School Club
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GLASGOW
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Healthyliving Award
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Camden Food Co at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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The Soup & Juice Company at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital -Maternity
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Café at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital - WestMARC
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Atlantic Quay - Coffee Bar
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Scottish Government, Buchanan House - Coffee Bar
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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St Aloysius College
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Subway - SPAR at Port Dundas
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GLASGOW
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Healthyliving Award
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Subway Glasgow, St Enoch Shopping Centre
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GLASGOW
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Healthyliving Award
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The Marie Trust
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GLASGOW
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HLA plus
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Inverclyde Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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League of Friends - The Helen Wyllie Tea Bar
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GREENOCK
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HLA plus
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Inverclyde Royal Hospital
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GREENOCK
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HLA plus
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Inspire Catering at St Columbas Senior School
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KILMACOLM
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HLA plus
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Moray Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Dr Gray's Hospital
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ELGIN
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Healthyliving Award
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North Ayrshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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The Salvation Army - Blend in Cafe
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KILBIRNIE
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Healthyliving Award
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North Lanarkshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Balmer Care Homes - Rosepark Nursing Home
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UDDINGSTON
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Healthyliving Award
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Inspire Catering at Bio City Eurocentral
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MOTHERWELL
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Healthyliving Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Monklands District Hospital
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AIRDRIE
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HLA plus
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Perth & Kinross Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Langside Bed and Breakfast
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DUNBLANE
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Healthyliving Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Perth Royal Infirmary
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PERTH
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HLA plus
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Sodexo at Perth College, Brahan Building
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PERTH
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Healthyliving Award
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Renfrewshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Erskine Care Home - Cafe
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BISHOPTON
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Healthyliving Award
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Erskine Care Home - Residents Catering
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BISHOPTON
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Healthyliving Award
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Kibble Education and Care Centre - Main Kitchen
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PAISLEY
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Healthyliving Award
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Kibble Education and Care Centre - Safe Centre Kitchen
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PAISLEY
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Healthyliving Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Royal Alexandra Hospital
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PAISLEY
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HLA plus
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Scottish Borders Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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The Food Foundation
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PEEBLES
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Healthyliving Award
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South Lanarkshire Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Balmer Care Homes - Croftbank House
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UDDINGSTON
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Healthyliving Award
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Baxterstorey at Centrica
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UDDINGSTON
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Healthyliving Award
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Stirling Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at Stirling Community Hospital
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STIRLING
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HLA plus
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West Lothian Council
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Caterer/establishment
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Location
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Level of Award
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Royal Voluntary Service Cafe at St John's Hospital
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LIVINGSTON
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HLA plus
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