Research conducted last month has revealed an overwhelming appetite amongst the foodservice industry for online training, with almost three quarters of UK chefs (73.3%) describing it as a necessity. The UFS Academy has been designed to support chefs in widening their knowledge base and increasing their skillset.

Training topics seen as a priority include allergen awareness, plant-based menu ideas, business skills and training in food waste practices.

Stuart Jeffrey, marketing director at Unilever Food Solutions, said: “Talking to chefs has revealed an overwhelming need for accessible, online training – it’s not a luxury, it’s a need.

“We’ve come up with a way to support the critical teams in this industry so that they have unrestricted, fully-accredited training that legitimises the learning process and provides tangible career benefits. Knowledge is boundless and in the world of foodservice and hospitality, there are always new things to discover.”