Can you believe it’s April and we are already 1/3 through 2025! Absolutely crazy… This month we’ve had unusually hot weather, TWO bank holidays, Easter weekend and Earth Day!

Let’s see what this month has served up for Greetwell:

We are sponsoring a local event in our community next month!

Indie Lincs X Project Fashion Fixed present Learn & Do: A day all about learning, films, workshop skills and food (that’s where we come in). We are sponsoring the lunch made by Greens and Good Stuff, which will all be Vegan and filled with nutritious and conscious food! 🥑🌿

The one day event focuses on sustainability showcasing two movies, including The Nettle Dress and Six Inches of Soil with panel talks from industry experts as well as creative workshops!

Tickets here 👉👉 https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/event/learn-and-do/

Benefits of JDE Cafitesse: Excellence Touch for the Care Sector

Efficiency and Convenience

The JDE Cafitesse Excellence Touch simplifies coffee-making, perfect for busy care environments. Its touch interface allows quick preparation, freeing up staff to focus on caregiving. Consistent coffee quality ensures satisfaction with every cup.

Hygiene and Safety

Designed with hygiene in mind, the machine minimises contact with coffee grounds, reducing contamination risks. Easy-to-clean surfaces and automated cleaning cycles maintain a sanitary coffee-making process, crucial for protecting vulnerable individuals. With just 20 minutes of cleaning required a week, time can be spent elsewhere rather than taking up crucial caregiving time

Variety and Quality

The JDE Cafitesse Touch offers a wide range of drink options, from classic coffees to specialty beverages, catering to diverse tastes. Its advanced brewing technology ensures each drink is of high quality, providing a satisfying experience for both staff and residents. This variety helps create a more enjoyable and personalised coffee experience in care facilities.

Key Dates for May!

With the good weather upon us, it’s the perfect time to bring activities outside! Why not make the most of the sunshine by incorporating these fun food themed days into your menus and events? 🍽️

8th May: VE Day 80th anniversary – Make traditional desserts like Eton Mess, Victoria sponge cake or scones.

19th May – 25th: British Sandwich Week – Host a tea party with a selection of traditional sandwich options.

27th May – June 9th: British Tomato Fortnight – Celebrate local and sustainable!

28th May: World Hunger Day – Engage in discussions about food security and nutrition.

Industry Updates

We get that you may be sick of chocolate after the Easter celebrations in April but there has been a shift in prices recently. After reaching an all-time high in 2024, global cacao prices are finally beginning to ease dropping by 33% this year. Prices, which peaked at £16,382 per ton by the end of 2024 have declined, falling to just under £6,000 per ton in early 2025.

Some good news stories!

We want to start ending on a high! So each month we will be showcasing some good news, it may be related to our industry, or just highlighting some good things going on in the world.  So here’s your first hit of good news:

2025 saw a decrease in deforestation in the Amazon! Around 400km² of forest lost in the first three months, which is 20% lower than the first three months of 2024. And less than half that was lost in 2023, at 844 km². 🌳 🌍

Ancient Himalayan Water Temples (locally called Naulas) in Uttarakhand, a state in Northern India are being cared for and restored. This region battles with water scarcity so mountain communities have come together to look after the structures that protect their springs.💧 🇮🇳

That’s all from us for April! See you next month