Down at our HQ in Hastings, we are lucky to be surrounded by a veritable host of creative individuals. One of these is the fabulous Emily Allchurch, who works with photography as a material. Emily uses photographs and digital collages to reconstruct Old Master paintings and create contemporary narratives. During the lockdowns of the pandemic, […]
Read More about Hyperlocal Material ReuseCase Study: The American Garden Deli
Earlier this year, we had the privilege of working with our amazing client, the American Museum and Gardens on the redesign of their fabulous café in Bath Spa! The project focused on capturing the relationship between classic American identity and the beautiful English country side, across the menu, branding and interior design. MYA acted as […]
Read More about Case Study: The American Garden DeliVibrant, Versatile and Visionary
These entrepreneurial women have formed a partnership that dares to dream of merging cutting edge creativity and style with true sustainability and durability. Pookie Blezard (Pazuki) and Carla McKenzie (MYA) are collaborating to delight the customers of a broad range of catering outlets, with breath-taking colour palates and designs. Pookie’s talent for unique sustainable fabric […]
Read More about Vibrant, Versatile and VisionaryThe food industry must share the blame for coronavirus
A healthy diet can both boost the immune system and fend off the threat of coronavirus. In the UK, people who are overweight or obese made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 infections and 63% of hospital deaths. A recent report from Public Sector Catering outlines the dangers of being overweight or obese. You can read […]
Read More about The food industry must share the blame for coronavirusTory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing rule
With many ‘non-essential’ businesses set to reopen in the UK over the coming weeks, the hospitality industry seems to have been put on the back burner. A change to the social distancing guidelines of 2m could allow up to twice as many hospitality businesses to safely open their doors again. Read the full article, originally […]
Read More about Tory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing ruleINDUSTRY NEWS: Compass Group secures £2bn from investors
INDUSTRY NEWS: Compass Group plc, a British multi-national contract foodservice company (the largest in the world) recently announced it has successfully raised £2bn from investors. In a trading update published on 19th May, Compass CEO Dominic Blakemore said the group launched a £2bn share offer, the cash would be used to help it ‘weather the […]
Read More about INDUSTRY NEWS: Compass Group secures £2bn from investorsHow COVID-19 is Affecting Business: Philip Waddy
Some personal thoughts from industry colleague and managing partner of Oxfordshire-based West Waddy ADP. Philip Waddy discusses the impact of COVID-19 on business. Philip’s insight into the ways in which we have all had to change our working practices resonates strongly with MYA. Staying connected during this challenging time is (on the whole) easy. However, […]
Read More about How COVID-19 is Affecting Business: Philip WaddyMarriott International Launches Global Cleanliness Council: COVID-19
In an effort to tackle the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, international hotel brand, Marriot, will soon be rolling out a “multi-pronged platform to elevate its cleanliness, standards and hospitality norms and behaviours”. There is a huge emphasis on new technologies, which will revolutionise the housekeeping function. Marriot’s efforts in tackling the coronavirus echo those of MYA. […]
Read More about Marriott International Launches Global Cleanliness Council: COVID-19Predicting The High Street Fallout of COVID-19
In a summary of an interview given by esteemed chef Yotam Ottolenghi on BBC Radio 4 this morning, his comments were stark: “The biggest worry that we have is rent. When corona started and we were asked to close our doors, which is totally understandable because of safety, nobody really addressed the issue of the […]
Read More about Predicting The High Street Fallout of COVID-19Costs of Coronavirus to Independent Schools
“As the economic fallout from the pandemic begins to bite, there are fears that a number of smaller independent schools, which are already struggling, will be driven out of business.” The Guardian’s Education Correspondent, Sally Weal describes in detail the unique challenges that the country’s independent education sector is now facing, in light of the […]
Read More about Costs of Coronavirus to Independent SchoolsStroud-based Snow Business lends its 3D printing capacity
Local company famous for creating world-renowned snow and winter special effects, Snow Business, have joined the fight against COVID-19, volunteering their 3D printers. They have turned their hands to printing parts for much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the NHS. Read Matty Airey’s full article in the Stroud News & Journal, published 2nd April […]
Read More about Stroud-based Snow Business lends its 3D printing capacityCoronavirus: Food crisis looms as farms idle and countries hoard supplies
A stark warning of things to come if we don’t take collective steps! Read the full article from CNBC’s Huileng Tan, published on Monday 30th March: https://tinyurl.com/s5dfee5
Read More about Coronavirus: Food crisis looms as farms idle and countries hoard suppliesVolunteer your 3D printer/courier services
Do you have a 3D printer that is gathering dust during lockdown? You can volunteer it today and help the NHS. The National 3D Printing Society has partnered with Medical Supply Drive UK, a non-profit organisation that is run by volunteer NHS doctors, medical students and individuals that are concerned about the safety of NHS […]
Read More about Volunteer your 3D printer/courier servicesFree (Home) School Meals
More than 1.3m children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals while they stay at home. Read the full article by David Foad of Public Sector Catering: https://tinyurl.com/vz6pccm
Read More about Free (Home) School MealsCoronavirus economic impact offset by food industry initiatives
Rod Addy of foodmanufacture.co.uk has written a comprehensive article on the economic impacts of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, detailing some of the ways in which the food industry is tackling the issues. Read the full article here, originally published 20th March 2020: https://tinyurl.com/r5jcucl
Read More about Coronavirus economic impact offset by food industry initiativesWheat price rises in nervous market – Farmers Weekly
We are likely to experience volatility in the commodity market for some time to come. For specialist procurement advice please get in touch: info@mya-consulting.co.uk | +44 (0) 1453 765 643 Read Suzie Horne’s full article here, published in Farmers Weekly on 26th March 2020: https://tinyurl.com/w3auxjx
Read More about Wheat price rises in nervous market – Farmers WeeklyFood security crucial in face of coronavirus
“The farming industry may only account for 1% of the workforce in this country, but the wider contributions it makes stretch much further and are much more important than that.” Read Josh Wright’s full article in Farmers Weekly, published 23rd March 2020: https://tinyurl.com/r732hbr
Read More about Food security crucial in face of coronavirusNHS plans to turn ExCeL centre into coronavirus hospital
London’s ExCeL centre will be turned into a makeshift 4,000-bed “field hospital” under NHS plans to cope when the peak of the coronavirus epidemic leaves thousands fighting for their lives. Read the full article by the Guardian’s Denis Campbell and Vikram Dodd, published Monday 23rd March 2020: https://tinyurl.com/ufvstpx
Read More about NHS plans to turn ExCeL centre into coronavirus hospitalCoronavirus: Urgent appeal for Brits to work on farms
Industry leaders have issued an urgent plea for British people to work on farms and help feed the nation amid a burgeoning labour shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full article in Farmers Weekly; published 19th March 2020 https://tinyurl.com/vgwsx5e
Read More about Coronavirus: Urgent appeal for Brits to work on farmsThe Food Supply Chain War!
Tim Lang, Britain’s leading expert on food policy, says we already faced a challenge unmatched since the war. And things just got worse… Read the full interview, from yesterday’s Observer and published on the Guardian’s website today, 23rd March 2020 https://tinyurl.com/u5b5l6g
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