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  • Foodservice Footprint Unknown-19 Challenge for agriculture as emissions progress stalls Behind the Headlines Comment  WWF Livewell Plate DEFRA CCC CAP

    Challenge for agriculture as emissions progress stalls

    Agriculture is expected to miss key reduction targets for greenhouse gases. With bold new policies needed, shifting demand could be the next step. By Nick Hughes. The UK’s transition to a resilient low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint F43-Opinion New food advertising rules are better but not perfect Behind the Headlines  news-email

    New food advertising rules are better but not perfect

    Restrictions on junk food adverts have been extended to cover children’s non-broadcast media, including print, posters, cinema, online, advergames and social media. Restrictions were already in place for TV. The new rules, which apply to media targeted at under-16s, reflect… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint World-Map Bring on the nanny state? Behind the Headlines

    Bring on the nanny state?

    A free-market think-tank has condemned government intervention in people’s lifestyles – but if it has cut smoking and drinking, perhaps obesity should be the next target. By David Burrows. The “nanny state index” published in May shows “the best and worst… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint Unknown-3-e1528993281438 Pass the parcel on food waste Behind the Headlines

    Pass the parcel on food waste

    MPs say it’s retailers’ problem but the industry says households need to do more. Is it time for the government to step in? By David Burrows. Hardly a month goes by without another new “wonky vegetable” brand being launched or… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint Unknown-28 Left behind on animal welfare Behind the Headlines Out of Home News Analysis  news-email McDonalds Greggs Compass Animal Welfare

    Left behind on animal welfare

    Consumers, politicians and many companies are taking the issue seriously – so why are foodservice firms lagging?                                             There… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint F42-Behind-the-headlines Backlash over workers' rights Behind the Headlines  UBEREats Tom Idle Frank Field Deliveroo

    Backlash over workers’ rights

    Amazon, Sports Direct and ‘gig economy’ firms such as Deliveroo and UberEATS are seeing their reputations suffer after accusations of labour exploitation. By Tom Idle. There is nothing like a piece of legislation to focus the minds of corporate executives.… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint F41-p10 Sustainable diets in a post-Brexit world Behind the Headlines  WWF-UK Sustainable Diets news-email Duncan Williamson Brexit

    Sustainable diets in a post-Brexit world

    Britain is a long way from being self-sufficient – and now is the time to reshape the food industry with health and sustainability in mind, writes Duncan Williamson. Food – how we grow, rear and catch it and what we… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint F41-p5b Plastic bags, paper cups and Pigouvian taxes Behind the Headlines  Starbucks Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall DEFRA Coffey Caffe Nero

    Plastic bags, paper cups and Pigouvian taxes

    Will a tax on disposable items be Coffey’s cup of tea? Hold the front page: the government has met – nay, exceeded – a waste target. Last month, DEFRA published data on plastic bag use. In the first six months… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint F40-p9 Slow progress on soy Behind the Headlines  Soy

    Slow progress on soy

    Foodservice firms are lagging way behind when it comes to responsible sourcing, according to WWF. By David Burrows. That very little difference two years make. WWF has just published its second scorecard assessing the performance of Europe’s biggest retail, foodservice,… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint Biffa-serves-up-food-waste-recycling-for-Wetherspoons Last throw of the dice for voluntary deals? Behind the Headlines  WRAP Sodexo Pizza Hut OCS KFC HaFSA Greene King Retail Courtauld 2025 Compass Bidvest Apetito

    Last throw of the dice for voluntary deals?

    The Courtauld Commitment is targeting big cuts in waste across the food industry, but if it fails then legislators may step in. By David Burrows. A lot rests on Courtauld 2025. The new food industry super-agreement aims to save £20… Read More