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Out of Home News Analysis Farmers left feeling isolated and stressed
A disconnection with food and negative media coverage of farming’s impact on the environment is affecting producers’ mental health. David Burrows reports. Farmers feel disconnected and lonely which is leading...
Out of Home News Analysis Tesco reflects on reusable packaging lessons
The supermarket’s own pilot has been wound up but it knows how to make reuse and refill succeed at scale in both grocery and foodservice. David Burrows reports. In July...
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Foodservice News and Information New SBTi guidance for food businesses
Bespoke climate guidance for food, agriculture and forestry has been published by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) sector represents 22% of global emissions making it...
Foodservice News and Information Welfare gap between dairy and beef cows
Which is happier – a beef cow or a dairy cow? The perception in most people’s minds is the latter but that's not the reality, according to experts from the...
Foodservice News and Information Pandemic causes pause on school milk provision
Wales leads the way on school and nursery milk provision for children in the UK, according to new research that also found that covid-19 continues to have a negative impact...
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Drinks Sector News Wine harvests under pressure from climate change – again
Last year, wine production in countries like France plunged – a sobering reminder of the impact of climate change. This year, productionwill remain “roughly stable” compared to 2021 but fall short of...
Drinks Sector News , Foodservice News and Information The 2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards in association with C&C Group PLC Winners Announced
Sustainability and responsible business are at the heart of the UK’s drinks industry and the 2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards are the annual celebration of the businesses who are genuinely...
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Grocery sector news updates Scottish retailers risk losing money from DRS
The fees paid to retailers for handling containers as part of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland will not cover their costs, according to a trade body. The Scottish...
Grocery sector news updates Farmers “out of step” with the public on climate, say NGOs
This year’s drought has brought farmers into conflict with wildlife NGOs. In an interview with Channel 4 earlier this month to discuss the issues farmers are facing, NFU deputy president...
innovation marketplace Talking Talent: Making Hospitality Careers More Compelling
The hospitality industry is in the midst of a staffing crisis. This has worsened over the last few years due to Brexit and Covid, to the point that one in...
innovation marketplace Coca-Cola bottler partners with local businesses and charity to help regenerate Birmingham’s canals ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, is partnering with the Canal & River Trust on an FMCG sector initiative to enhance areas along the Birmingham canal...
innovation marketplace Challenges, opportunity & collaboration: Dr Emma Keller of Nestlé UK&I
Just over a year on, after moving from the WWF to become Head of Sustainability for Nestlé UK&I, Dr Emma Keller talks about the challenges she’s faced, the opportunity to...
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Out of Home News Analysis , Waste Government steps up purge of single-use plastic
New proposals to ban plates, cutlery and cups may seem like an easy win for ministers, but the arguments over plastic bans will roll on. David Burrows reports. Single-use plastic...
Features , Health and Vitality , Out of Home News Analysis Poorest priced out of healthy food
A new report has called for urgent change in the UK’s food policies to reverse a growing crisis of affordability and accessibility. Nick Hughes reports. "This report provides the strongest...
Out of Home News Analysis , Political Print Political Print: Johnson continues to swerve the pig issues
If only the prime minister showed as much enthusiasm for a promised national food strategy as he does for Peppa Pig. By Nick Hughes. At least 16,000 healthy pigs have...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis COMMENT: Chances of a ‘green Brexit’ wash away
Promises that exiting the EU would leave the UK better placed to protect the environment lie in tatters. By David Burrows. In a blog just before she became prime minister,...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis COMMENT: Don’t stall on sustainability
Ministers must resist calls to pause important health and environmental regulations and reduce the cost burden on businesses in other ways, says Nick Hughes. The appointment of a new prime...
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Industry event reports Protected: Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Catering in education – Food for thought for all – 26th November 2020 (Members’ Report)
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Industry event reports Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Catering in education – Food for thought for all – 26th November 2020 (Public Report)
Speakers: Myles Bremner, former director of the School Food Plan Mark Davies, managing director, ISS UK Foodservice Laurence Guinness, chief executive, The Childhood Trust Ian McGrady, managing director, Edsential Community...
Industry event reports Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Drinks Industry Discord November 12 2020 Non-Members Version
Takeaways from the Responsible Business Recovery Forum on November 12th suggest that the drinks business, a sector heavily under the Covid cosh, has embraced a state of constructive collaboration that...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis INTERVIEW: Adnams plans to weather brewing storm
Chief executive Andy Wood reveals how the Suffolk brewer is investing in resource efficiency and local relationships to help protect it against cost and climate pressures. Nick Hughes reports. Out...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis INTERVIEW: The man driving Sodexo’s net-zero plan
Sean Haley, UK & Ireland chairman, tells David Burrows about the need for regulation on food waste, the opportunities in adapting menus – and why he encourages scrutiny of the...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis Compass’s net-zero captain
Carolyn Ball has the transformative task of delivering the catering giant’s pledge to become a net-zero business by 2030. She spoke with Nick Hughes. As the crucial COP26 climate summit...
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Intelligence , Reports , Research INSIGHT: FOOTPRINT MEAT SURVEY
What is the position regarding US meat and where do they source from currently? Footprint asked 25 organisations across the sector for their input....
Features , Reports Ethnicity and Hospitality: time to deliver on diversity
A survey by not-for-profit Be Inclusive Hospitality published in June 2021 found high proportions of professionals from Black (53%), Asian (68%) and Mixed Ethnic groups (57%) reported experiencing racism in the...
Analysis , Comment , Out of Home News Analysis Flushing out the foodservice greenwashers
New guidance on making environmental claims shows how easy it is to fall foul of the law. David Burrows reports. Be careful what you claim because the greenwashing police are...
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Best Practice Toque d’Or® 2021 Competition Winners announced
Nestlé Professional is delighted to announce this year’s Toque d’Or® Competition winners. First launched in 1989, this year the competition’s judges included former Toque d’Or winner turned food writer and...
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Sodexo launches 2021 Social Impact Pledge
Sodexo UK & Ireland has publicly stated its commitment to a series of pledges forming its ethical manifesto for leading the way to improve quality of life for society and...
People CEO to leave WRAP at the end of the year
Dr Marcus Gover, Chief Executive of climate action NGO WRAP, has announced he will be leaving at the end of the year. Marcus, who has been CEO for the past six...