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21/10/2008 - Who makes their customer happiest?



The answers will be revealed when Beacon Purchasing announces the winners of its very first annual Beacon Supplier Awards. ...

13/10/2008 - What does local mean?



Restaurants and suppliers are poles apart on their definitions of locally-sourced food, a report by the hospitality sector buying consortium beacon has shown. ...

13/10/2008 - Hospitality businesses sceptical about local sourcing



Three quarters of hospitality businesses are sceptical about local sourcing, according to research conducted by purchasing consortium Beacon.
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3/10/2008 - Buyers and suppliers divided over `local sourcing`



The survey of 2,000 firms in the hospitality industry by beacon found 75% believe local sourcing is within a 20-mile radius. ...

15/9/2008 - Hospitality industry weighs the cost of sustainability



beacon has unveiled the results of its latest survey casting light on a range of sustainability issues facing the hsopitality industry. ...