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Out of Home News Analysis Political Print: Don’t give up like Sunak has
The prime minister’s net-zero gamble is the final straw in a shambolic period for those striving for a sustainable food system. But companies slowing up on sustainability is the bigger...
Out of Home News Analysis THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Sainsbury’s low CO2 cow hustle and responsibility deal 2.0
This week’s topical tittle-tattle starts with a U-turn, but not perhaps the one you were expecting – because Rishi Sunak decided to neuter the government’s net-zero plans at a moment...
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Foodservice News and Information Fruit and veg farmers call out rotten behaviour of supermarkets
Almost half (49%) of British fruit and vegetable farmers say it's likely they will go out of business in the next 12 months, with many blaming supermarkets and their buyers,...
Foodservice News and Information Salt and calorie targets could be “sidelined”
Food reformulation programmes targeting salt and calories look set to be axed following the government’s U-turn on making reporting of key health metrics mandatory. Footprint reported earlier this month that plans...
Foodservice News and Information EU carbon neutral ban moves step closer
The EU has provisionally agreed to ban carbon neutral claims that rely on offsetting. On Tuesday (September 19th) the Parliament and Council agreed the new rules, which also include bans on...
Drinks Sector News , Out of Home News Analysis The Shortlist is announced for the 2023 Drinks Sustainability Awards
The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses....
Drinks Sector News Beverage sector falling behind its net-zero goals
Global beverage companies need to increase the rate at which they are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 11-fold if they are to meet their net-zero targets. A new analysis by consultancy Kearney...
Grocery sector news updates Grocery sector’s green claims are greenwash, according to research
Greenwashing is “rampant” across UK supermarkets with chains promoting “minor” green initiatives while avoiding significant action on emissions from meat and dairy products, according to research by Feedback, an NGO....
Grocery sector news updates Junk foods deals dwarf veg promotions
Around a third of supermarket volume promotions or multi-buy offers are on unhealthy foods with less than 4% on fruit and vegetables. Research from The Food Foundation found that foods...
Grocery sector news updates Regenerative milk pool announced
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative First Milk and manufacturer Yeo Valley Production are to create a “regenerative milk pool” in the south west of England. The two organisations have together created the...
Intelligence , Reports Sustainability in Education: how to deliver a ‘Whole-School Approach’ in association with Chartwells
Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering company, has launched a report in partnership with sustainability experts Footprint, that looks holistically at how educators can adopt a whole school...
Analysis , Intelligence , Reports 2023 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional
This year, more than ever, it is striking how far the industry has progressed since our last report in 2022, driven by the passion and urgency of its people. And...
Reports A transparent future for foodservice: how environmental data is greening supply chains and empowering the public, in association with Foodprint
In this report we explore how an ever-growing number of foodservice businesses are leveraging real-time environmental data and insight to drive decision making in key areas such as supply chain,...
Drinks Sector News , Intelligence , Reports Footprint Drinks ESG Trends Report 2023
The 2023 Footprint Drinks ESG Trends Report, in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, identifies key trends and opportunities to help drinks industry leaders build their businesses, develop proactive strategies, benchmark...
Intelligence , Reports Reduce, reuse, recycle: why foodservice companies must press ahead with their packaging policies in association with kp
Our 2022 report considered the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on foodservice packaging, and whether efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle had waned. We found brands were still committed but...
Reports 10 key insights on sustainable diets in association with Nestlé Professional
This report – arranged into 10 key insights – highlights important trends in the sustainable diets space....
Podcasts Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional – Episode 2: Packaging & Waste
Sustainability Bites, in association with Nestle Professional, is a podcast which unpicks the key sustainability issues affecting the hospitality and foodservice sector. This episode focuses on the hot topic of...
Podcasts Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional – Episode 1: Cost of Living Crisis: Foodservice & Hospitality
Sustainability Bites is a series of podcasts featuring panel discussions between industry experts that focus on some of the key sustainability issues and topics that confront the out of home...
Features , Podcasts Footprint40 – Professor Chris Elliott OBE
For our latest episode we were delighted to be joined by Professor Chris Elliott OBE, founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast and a leading...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis Comment: Going giddy for Gizzi
A chance periodical purchase on the way to a regenerative agriculture conference in The Netherlands leaves me in a sustainable sandwich spin. By David Burrows. I am on my way...
Comment Time to turn the tide on fast food ads
Advertising and PR agencies are pledging not to work with fossil fuel companies, or gambling and tobacco brands. They should banish their unhealthy food clients too, says Ali Morpeth. The...
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Footprint Legal What’s SUP? A regulatory change that is actually coming into force as planned!
In this edition DWF Global Head of Consumer Sector, Dominic Watkins, and colleagues Georgia Taylor and Columba Cordingley reflect on Single-Use Plastics in England & Beyond As the mornings are...
Footprint Legal Rise of Regulations sends sustainability shockwave
The pace of legislatory change in the UK and EU makes the compliance environment ambiguous and difficult to navigate. Dominic Watkins, partner and global head of Consumer sector at DWF,...
Footprint Legal , Out of Home News Analysis Carbon claims are being neutralised
When it comes to green marketing these days, what is not said is as important as what is, says Dominic Watkins. Is it safe to make environmental claims anymore? That...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis , Waste Comment: Plastic bans barely scratch the surface
It’s full steam ahead for single-use plastic bans but it is the rush to reuse that we should be cheering on, says David Burrows. Plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, and...
Foodservice News and Information , Health and Vitality Health & Nutrition Elite Honoured
Health and nutrition returned to the limelight today as the awards were presented for the 2023 Health & Vitality Honours. After a pandemic induced hiatus of two years, Health &...
Political Print Political Print: New face, but environmental policy remains a farce
The new secretary of state for net-zero is thought to be greener than her predecessor but this government is setting the bar incredibly low. By David Burrows. Someone called Coutinho...
Industry event reports Protected: Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Catering in education – Food for thought for all (Members’ Report)
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Industry event reports Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Catering in education – Food for thought for all – (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 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 Solving the culture and data challenge
Creating a sustainability-focussed culture and getting credible data to reduce menu impacts are two urgent challenges for HaFS businesses. Amy Fetzer chews over potential solutions with Elbha Purcell, Director of...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis INTERVIEW: A new dawn for foodservice finance?
Compass Group’s sustainability lead Amy Keister tells Nick Hughes how the caterer will use proceeds from the sector’s first sustainable bonds to turbocharge its net-zero commitment. “There is no doubt...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis No ‘safe space’ for green claims
Regulators are on the lookout for evidence of greenwashing from food companies. Anne Marie Taylor from law firm DWF explains how businesses can stay on the right side of the...
Innovation Marketplace Ten takeaways for better sustainability practice
We recently hosted a roundtable for a group of senior executives from across the restaurant, pub, bar and contract catering world, bringing together leaders to talk frankly about their achievements...
Innovation Marketplace The Only Way is Up – Fresh Direct partners with vertical farming pioneers to boost supply chain sustainability
Fresh Direct has partnered with vertical farming pioneers, Fischer Farms to launch a range of British-grown herbs and leafy greens, giving foodservice customers access to high quality, locally-produced fresh produce. ...
Innovation Marketplace Sustainability initiatives key to attracting and retrieving hospitality staff
Better sustainability credentials and communication could hold the key for hospitality operators to attract staff, reduce turnover and ultimately increase retention, according to a report from leading food service technology provider, Nutritics,...
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