The company has announced its membership in order to add weight to the cause that encourages and ‘inspires’ young people who have chosen a career in hospitality, enhancing their learning and ensuring a pipeline of talent for the future.

Trevor Burke, managing director at Exclusive Ranges, said: “As a long-standing supplier to many members of the Academy, I felt it was time to do something more to support the good work that they do in promoting our industry and supporting high standards.

“Becoming an associate member enables us to offer access to the extensive knowledge and training that our brand partners have in some of the most cutting-edge, energy-efficient equipment on the market.”