The Mark is a unique guarantee from the Association that food on the University’s menu is produced using fresh ingredients, free from additives and better for animal welfare. It shows Nottingham Trent University catering’s commitment to sourcing sustainable, high quality food.

Annette Gallagher, catering manager at the university, commented: “Freshly prepared meals have been served for a number of years, and being one of the first universities to be awarded the Silver Food for Life Catering Mark is a great recognition for the work the team has put into compiling menus and sourcing local products that are fresh and free from unwanted additives, which also helps to reduce our carbon footprint.”

The Soil Association is the UK's leading organic organisation, with over 200 staff based in Bristol and Edinburgh and working as certification inspectors across the country.