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Out of Home News Analysis McPlant marks pivotal moment for meat-free
McDonald’s long-awaited move into plant-based patties comes at a time when the market is under scrutiny for its health credentials. David Burrows reports. Finally, McDonald’s has woken up to the...
Out of Home News Analysis Reimagining the workplace
Despite the damage caused by covid, corporate caterers are refusing to die. Instead they’re adapting to fit new working patterns and client demands in ways that can bring sustainability benefits...
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Foodservice News and Information Nando’s and McDonald’s in soya spotlight
Nando’s and McDonald’s are selling chicken fed on soya that has been linked to deforestation in Brazil, according to a new investigation. Both firms admitted there was “more to do”...
Foodservice News and Information Extension to energy assessments deadline
In November, the Environment Agency started issuing enforcement notices to large hospitality businesses that were failing to comply with the energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS). Consultants reported an “influx” of...
Foodservice News and Information Sustainability is “top priority” for catering, food and farming SMEs
Four in five small businesses working in the food, farming and catering sectors have made sustainability a priority over the next year. Polls always need to be taken with a...
Drinks Sector News Calls for clear labelling in ‘No-Lo’ drinks category
When is a drink really alcohol-free? It’s a debate that has bubbled up now and again but with no- and low-alcohol (No-Lo) drinks in fashion this time it could get...
Drinks Sector News Carlsberg pins hopes on alcohol-free growth
Carlsberg is putting health at the heart of its growth strategy with plans to expand its range of non-alcoholic drinks and flavoured alcoholic sparkling waters. The brewer’s chief executive Cees...
Drinks Sector News Whisky aged in “days” could reduce waste, energy and costs
Imagine if you could age whisky in a few days rather than years: consumption of wood and energy would shrink, as would waste. Well, Bespoken Spirits reckons its new technology...
Grocery sector news updates Net zero used as “veil to disguise climate inaction”
Covid-19 has increased the urgency behind business efforts to decarbonise but there remains a gulf between ambition and action, new research has found. A survey of sustainability leaders by consultancy...
Grocery sector news updates New commodities law ‘not fit for purpose’
Campaigners say that plans to ban the purchase of illegally produced food and forest commodities will not be sufficient to tackle deforestation. The government plans to introduce a new law...
innovation marketplace Panda Packaging builds proprietary machinery to create sustainable packaging that inspires customer loyalty
Our work focuses on integrating NFC-technology into reusable packaging made from sustainable materials to generate improved value for end users and hospitality clients...
innovation marketplace Simplifying for action: sustainability in food sourcing
Already five years ago, the UK adopted the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals laid out a particularly pressing set of challenges for our food supply chains,...
innovation marketplace Garçon Wines: Reshaping wine packaging in an era of climate crisis
To be a sustainable, responsible business in the 21st century, relevant and meaningful innovation is fundamental. Within the wine industry, one company who have seized an opportunity to make a...
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Out of Home News Analysis , Political Print Political Print: Is blue still the colour of the food industry?
The government’s tin-eared response to the pandemic and Brexit has left question marks over the Conservative’s long-term appeal to businesses, argues Nick Hughes. There was a time not so long...
Behind the Headlines , Out of Home News Analysis Are new calorie targets an empty threat?
PHE has published demanding new guidelines for calorie reduction, but with the body due to be axed and targets still voluntary will businesses take them seriously? Nick Hughes reports. In...
Foodservice Industry Briefing , Out of Home News Analysis Are ‘zero landfilling’ commitments rubbish?
Zero waste to landfill is a dated environmental target that really means waste is being burned not buried – and that isn’t always a good thing, says David Burrows. Greene...
Out of Home News Analysis , Waste Watch PLASTICS PACKAGE: WHAT IS PLASTIC?
This month’s Package is considering a rebrand as the battle over definitions gets dirty. By David Burrows There’s a bit of a to-do going on in Brussels currently as the...
Foodservice News and Information , Health and Vitality Foodservice hit hard by calorie targets
Long-awaited calorie and salt reduction targets have been published by Public Health England (PHE) just months before the agency is due to be wound down. Foodservice businesses will have to...
My Viewpoint , Out of Home News Analysis Analysis: Stay a step ahead of the green pressure groups
Environment campaigners will focus on deforestation, emissions from meat production, packaging and waste next year. Foodservice and hospitality companies should be prepared, says Robert Blood of Sigwatch. Plastics (again) We’re...
Comment OPINION: Plastic bans are not an excuse to switch materials
Scotland is consulting on market restrictions for certain single-use plastics. Businesses need to change so they use fewer resources, says Zero Waste Scotland’s David Barnes The Scottish Government consultation on...
Comment Opinion: It’s time to back progressive farmers
New survey data shows people overwhelmingly want food that supports farmers and meets high standards. Foodservice businesses have a key role to play in meeting their wishes, says the Food...
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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...
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Protected: Responsible Business Recovery Forum: Drinks Industry Discord November 12 2020 Members’ Version
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Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis Interview: Delivering on diversity
The hospitality sector has struggled to tackle racial equality in the workplace, but Lorraine Copes is on a mission to redress the balance. Nick Hughes reports. “Throughout my career, particularly...
Interviews: Industry professionals Interview: The supplier going straight to source
Collectiv Food wants to help foodservice businesses rebuild after the pandemic with a model based on fairness, transparency and sustainability. Nick Hughes speaks to its founder Jeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi. If...
Interviews: Industry professionals , Out of Home News Analysis Packed lunches, disposable plates and classroom dining
Covid-19 has forced Scotland’s caterers to adapt. But delivery of hot, nutritious food in a sustainable way remains possible despite the pandemic. David Burrows reports. As the first back in...
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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....
Foodservice News and Information , Reports New Footprint Intelligence Report in association with Nestlé Professional: Defusing The Talent Timebomb
How foodservice can attract and retain talent in association with Nestlé Professional. Even before the ravages of Covid-19, the foodservice sector was facing a talent timebomb. Widespread negative perceptions of the...
Analysis , Out of Home News Analysis How Facebook’s big data could be harnessed for good
The Cambridge Analytica scandal shouldn’t blind us to the possibility of using the platform to promote healthy living. By David Burrows. A friend messaged me last week. “Feeling rather smug...
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Best Practice Heineken announces that Sol is now brewed using solar energy
Since April 2020, Sol brewed at Zoeterwoude in the Netherlands has been produced using renewable energy from solar power, reaffirming the brand’s sun-inspired heritage and marking an important milestone in...
Best Practice Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I eliminates all plastic rings
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, part of AB InBev, has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free - eliminating 250 tonnes of plastic every year across its full...
People Britvic appoints Time Fiennes as new Commercial Sustainability Director
Britvic has appointed Tom Fiennes as the new Commercial Sustainability Director for Great Britain, as the company continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability. With over 25 years of FMCG experience,...
