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Out of Home News Analysis Will red tape reform start race to the bottom?
The government is targeting £1bn in savings from cutting ‘burdensome’ EU regulations. Can it do so sustainably? Nick Hughes reports. Regulation has an image problem that no PR consultant could repair. Whether it’s...
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Out of Home News Analysis BRIEFING: Grocers fall short on nutrition performance
A new UK retailer index claims to provide the most comprehensive ever assessment of grocers’ contribution to consumer health – and foodservice could be the next target. Nick Hughes reports....
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Foodservice News and Information Packaging firms push for policy pause
Footprint reports from the FPA environment seminar and the Packaging Innovations show this week as the supply chain storm and a whirlpool of policies has the sector in a spin. By...
Foodservice News and Information Targets for recycled plastic content under threat
“This is a tax I’d rather you didn’t pay,” said Mark Palmer from HMRC, in a run-through of the plastic packaging tax (PPT) at this week’s environment seminar run by...
Foodservice News and Information Coca-Cola ramps up reusable packaging rollout
Coca-Cola has announced the launch of a new, universal 250ml returnable glass bottle for cafes, hotels and restaurants in France. The move could prevent more than 15 million single-use glass...
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Drinks Sector News Footprint launches Drinks Industry ESG Trends Report to drive sustainability progress across the sector
The 2022 Footprint Drinks Industry ESG Trends Report has launched today, identifying key trends and opportunities to help industry leaders build their business, develop a proactive sustainability strategy, benchmark good practice...
Drinks Sector News Energy prices soar and providers shun hospitality
Hospitality businesses across the UK are being refused energy contracts from suppliers, according to the British Beer and Pub Association. The sector has faced energy issues throughout the pandemic but these...
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Grocery sector news updates Heinz squeezed into pulp bottle innovation
Condiment king Heinz reckons a new paper bottle for its sauces can help it meet its net-zero targets. The carbon footprint of the packaging is “materially less than glass and plastic...
Grocery sector news updates Obesity rules delayed, angering health campaigners
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising of foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are to be delayed for a year, the government has confirmed. Ministers blamed the “unprecedented...
innovation marketplace Loopcycle joins UKHospitality, setting out plans to work with the UK’s leading foodservice operators
Loopcycle digital platform joins UKHospitality, aiming to support its community by innovating equipment management and recovery through traceability. Loopcycle connects an ecosystem of businesses across the foodservice equipment supply chain to...
innovation marketplace Otter Brewery launches Pints Mean Trees initiative
Otter Brewery, one of the country’s foremost regional brewers, has partnered with Devon Wildlife Trust to launch an exciting and ambitious environmental initiative. ‘Pints Mean Trees’ is a specific campaign...
innovation marketplace MJD In Partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Makes Total Switch to HVO Biofuel GD+ To Cut Carbon And Particulate Emissions
MJD, road hauliers to blue chip companies including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), has announced a total transition to an Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) drop-in biofuel called GD+ across all its haulage...
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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...
Health and Vitality , Out of Home News Analysis Is obesity regulation on the ropes?
Recent announcements hint at a softening of government plans to tackle obesity, with an emphasis on personal responsibility rather than industry regulation. Nick Hughes reports. These are pivotal times for...
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: Vigilance needed to fend off food crime
A huge spike in commodity prices creates the perfect set of conditions for criminal activity in the food supply chain, says Nick Hughes. Next year will mark the tenth anniversary...
Comment , Out of Home News Analysis Comment: Addicted to greenwash
The coffee sector is making more environmental claims than ever but brands need to tread very carefully, says David Burrows. Why do food and drink brands greenwash? It is a...
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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...
Best Practice 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...
Green Movers , Green Movers , People Sodexo has appointed Claire Atkins Morris to the role of Director of Corporate Responsibility (CR) for the UK and Ireland.
Claire has over 11 years’ experience working for Sodexo, starting in Healthcare as a Waste and Environment Manager. Since then she has held several positions, including Head of Waste Management,...
