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Out of Home News Analysis The hospital that’s sick of single-use plastic
Covid-19 reportedly created huge demand for disposable items like cutlery and plates in hospitals. David Burrows finds one that is pioneering reusables across its catering operations. In 2018, NHS England...
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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Foodservice News and Information Starbucks returns to reusable cups
Starbucks is reintroducing reusable cups across its stores in the UK following “extensive trials”. The new “completely contactless” method involves using a ceramic mug to transport the reusable cup through...
Foodservice News and Information Social distancing and hygiene protocols reassure diners
Social distancing protocols are most likely to reassure consumers that it is safe to eat out, according to the latest covid-19 tracker published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). In...
Foodservice News and Information Sales down but Eat Out scheme provides welcome boost
Sales in July were down 50.4% across Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups, according to data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Restaurants and bars and the London market...
Drinks Sector News Calorie labelling for alcohol splits opinion
A government proposal to end the current exemption for alcohol products from calorie labelling requirements has received a mixed response from health campaigners and industry bodies. The Alcohol Health Alliance...
Drinks Sector News , Foodservice News and Information Brewdog fuels reusable growth with new drive-thrus
Scottish brewer Brewdog has unveiled plans to open drive-thrus which will act as hubs for returning reusable drinks bottles and kegs. The brewer’s co-founder James Watt tweeted an artists’ impression...
Drinks Sector News Sewers at risk from spoilt beer
Pub operators must seek permission from their water company before disposing of stale beer this week. Those that don’t could risk missing Saturday’s reopening of England’s hospitality sector. Water UK,...
Grocery sector news updates Subsidise veg to tackle obesity – think tank
The government should subsidise vegetables and require all public sector food to meet dietary guidelines in order to tackle obesity. The recommendations were made in a new report from cross-party...
Grocery sector news updates Tesco demands new rules for deforestation-free supply chains
Tesco has called on the government to introduce a new requirement for all food companies to ensure their food is deforestation-free and set national targets for meat reduction. The UK’s...
Next Green Thing , Out of Home News Analysis Covid-19 shock should provide crop protection stimulus
Plant pathogens are spreading thanks to climate change and globalisation. The threats to food security need to be taken seriously, says David Burrows. “As humans we are transfixed by diseases...
Foodservice News and Information , Green Scene , Green Scene , Out of Home sector news Climate change and plant proteins will hit meat companies hard
The physical impacts of climate change and rapid growth of alternative proteins will put billions of dollars at risk for current food sector giants such as Tyson Foods and JBS, suppliers to household...
Numbers you need to know Food and beverage inflation low but pricing uncertainty looms
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index indicates a 12-month low in pricing ahead of major supply chain disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodservice pricing reached its lowest point for 12...
Out of Home News Analysis , Political Print Political Print: There is more to trade deals than chicken
As the UK Government tees up new deals, relaxing food standards in return for market access at a time of planetary breakdown smacks of the worst kind of short-termism. By...
Behind the Headlines , Out of Home News Analysis Will extreme weather leave the Out of Home sector high and dry?
A record breaking dry spell poses a threat to both food production and pricing at a time when the foodservice industry is suffering the effects of Covid-19, writes Nick Hughes....
Foodservice Industry Briefing , Out of Home News Analysis Will Covid be a catalyst for shorter supply chains?
The pandemic has spawned a resurgence of interest in local food. But the economic drivers for centralised sourcing and distribution remain strong. Nick Hughes reports. In the middle of lockdown,...
Out of Home News Analysis , Out of Home sector news , Waste Watch Is Wrap’s new meat initiative a wasted opportunity?
A new food industry coalition aims to reduce meat waste and achieve net zero emissions. But a lack of foodservice representation and no focus on consumption risk diminishing its impact,...
Foodservice News and Information , Health and Vitality PM urged to deliver junk food ban
A new obesity plan that excludes restrictions on junk food marketing and advertising will not deliver the necessary impact on public health, experts have warned. In an open letter 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 , Features Back to business (as usual)
The prime minister is showing his true colours and they are far from green. But the public and businesses have other ideas, says David Burrows. Rewind to the start of...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis Assume plastic plans are dead at your peril
Covid-19 may have put government policies on ice, but anyone hoping they will melt away is set for disappointment, argues Sancroft International’s Felix Gummer. The Covid-19 outbreak has caused the...
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Event Reports , Industry event reports Responsible Business Recovery Forum Report: Operational delivery & supply chain responsibility
Operational delivery and supply chain responsibility - 9th July 2020 Speakers: David Read, chairman, Prestige Purchasing Julian Hunt, VP public affairs and communications, Coca-Cola European Partners Justin Turquet, head of...
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Interviews: Industry professionals The power of fragility
From supporting rapid change to the power of young chefs, Amy Fetzer talks to Nestlé Professional’s MD Katya Simmons about rays of hope for a sustainable future in a post-Covid...
Interviews: Industry professionals Interview: All aboard the Vegetarian Express
Soaring demand for vegan and vegetarian foods has been a gift to the foodservice distributor. Now, MD David Webster wants to show customers how they are benefiting the planet by...
Interviews: Industry professionals Interview: Just Eat – reuse and refill models are too costly
Just Eat works with 34,000 restaurants that deliver to 95% of all UK postcodes, serving over 12.7 million customers. The single-use packaging footprint of the operation is considerable. Robin Clark,...
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Intelligence , Research Footprint intelligence
Market research exists to guide your brand by giving you insight to your competitors, your markets, your own products and its perceptions, the effectiveness of your marketing, your costumers, trends...
Reports Getting Inside Customers’ Minds research in association with Compass
How much do customers think about health when eating out of home? What words and messaging communicate healthier choices to them? What kinds of healthier options do they want? And...
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 Nestlé launches Back to Work toolkit
Nestlé Professional has launched a toolkit to help large workplaces and contract caterers identify the key concerns of the returning workforce. With two in five consumers nervous about returning to...
Best Practice Nestlé Professional to provide £2m of products to support businesses reopening
Nestlé Professional has announced two million pounds’ worth of products is set to be given away to support independent customers reopening their businesses following lockdown. The donation is part of...
Green Movers , People Sodexo appoints Social Impact Director
Sodexo has appointed Angela Halliday as Director of Social Impact with responsibility for driving Sodexo’s social value strategy for the UK & Ireland. As a ‘green rated’ strategic supplier to...
