Inder Poonaji

Stretching the limits of sustainability

FOOD BUSINESSES must be careful not to see target-setting as a competition.                           One of the most difficult tasks facing sustainability managers is how to set targets. “The first time you set them you’re never quite sure,” admits Inder Poonaji, the head of environmental [...]

Zero waste heros

UNILEVER, NESTLÉ UK&I and 3663 are setting an example for caterers facing the tricky task of sending less waste to landfill, writes David Burrows.                            Dealing with waste in a sector like foodservice isn’t easy – the lines of responsibility are easily blurred. [...]

Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference & Partnering Event Report

Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference & Partnering Event Report

THE BRITISH food industry must boost innovation in order to improve productivity, but sustainably. This was one of the key points made by Lord Carter of Coles in his talk “Innovation in Agriculture and Food”.   He was speaking at the first ever Thought Leaders and Innovators Conference and Partnering Event, organised by Footprint Forum in [...]

Schedule announced: Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference & Partnering Event

Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference and Partnering Event is a new style of event. Plenary content will be in bite size ‘twitter’ style chunks. TL&I will have one overarching theme of innovation. (See list of speakers and schedule below)                     Thought Leaders & Innovators is a [...]