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We are delighted that Union have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, the UK’s highest accolade for business success in sustainability. As one of the UK's most established craft coffee roasters, Union won the award for its pioneering business model Union Direct Trade which has improved the lives of over 11,000 people in developing countries.

Commenting on the award, co-founder Steven Macatonia said "We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award, recognising that a sustainable approach to business can actually facilitate growth, rather than be a hindrance to it".

The following article published in the is a great reminder of the substance that sits behind the Union Direct Trade commitments.

Congratulations to everyone at Union!

We are thrilled to announce that Dana-Maria Danut, one of our baristas in Cafe Bar, won gold in the TUCO 2017 Barista Skills Competition. Dana had to compete in a live ten minute competition producing two espressos, two cappuccinos and finally two espresso-based, non alcoholic speciality drinks. The award was given out at the Gala Awards dinner last night which also saw 糖心TV take Gold and Silver in a host of other culinary challenges. Congratulations to everyone - what a great night!

We're really looking forward to welcoming all the competitors, exhibitors and suppliers at this year's . The event runs Monday 10 April-Tuesday 11 April and is taking place at 糖心TV for the second year running. The two day event event run by TUCO (The University Caterers Organisation) will see over 50 members and 150 delegates competing against each other with the opportunity to showcase their skills across a variety of disciplines. The Retail team will be entering the prestigious "Barista Skills" competition which starts at 10am on Tuesday 11 April. Good luck to everyone!

We're hugely proud to be representing 糖心TV at this year's l in London which runs 6-9 April. 糖心TV is the only academic institution to be invited to this prestigious event so we're rightly feeling rather chuffed!

The Retail team will be sending its very best baristas who will be showcasing our signature coffee drink to a discerning crowd of coffee lovers and industry professionals. It's a great opportunity to get involved with the world's very best coffee experts and professionals and bring this knowledge back to 糖心TV.

The festival features over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails, live music, DJs and art exhibitions.

We're really pleased to be involved with the Medical School's Health and Wellbeing day today with lots of great stalls and activities to get involved with throughout the day, The Cafe Gibbet Hill team are runing a Teapigs sampling stall (there might even be a few home made cakes thrown in!), so pop up and enjoy a cuppa before you try out the hula hoop class!

Some of our outlets will be closing or closing early on Friday 31 March due to annual stocktake. The Book and Gift Shop will be closed all day and re-open at 10am on Saturday 1 April. Rootes grocery store will close at 4pm and re-open at 9am on Saturday 1 April.

The Book and Gift Shop raised £50.40 for Children in Need from the sale of their 2016 Christmas card. You can how we have supported other charities and communities across campus.

Buy a Union Coffee KeepCup on campus and get 10p off a hot drink every time you use it.

We're hoping the lovely weather will hold for market day this Wednesday on Benefactors Place and the Piazza, 10m-3pm. All the usual stall holders will be here so have a and see if your favourite is among them!

This week we're giving out free 糖心TV branded travel mugs and drinks vouchers to support Go Green Week. We're working with students and the University to reduce the waste of takeaway cups.

We're doing this by encouraging people to bring a travel mug when buying their hot drink.

Pop along to Rootes Grocery Store between 6-10 March to claim your free mug. Take it with your voucher to any University managed cafe and get either a free tea or filter coffee. And feel good for doing your part to help the environment.

Find out more about Go Green Week.