Foodservice News and Information
Brits demand nitrite-free ham and bacon
UK consumers want to be able to choose nitrite-free ham and bacon when eating outside of the home as awareness grows over the health risks posed by the additives. An exclusive survey for Footprint by product intelligence platform Vypr found… Read More
Climate crisis drives fall in crop revenues
Drought conditions experienced across the UK this year are expected to cost arable farmers more than £800m in lost revenues. Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found that climate change continues to wreak havoc on UK agriculture… Read More
Is the future of ham and bacon nitrite-free?
The risk to health associated with eating nitrite-cured meats is starting to gain traction with the public. Foodservice businesses have an opportunity to take a leadership position on an issue of concern. By Nick Hughes. What are nitrites are why… Read More
Major new alliance for food and farming formed
Some 160 organisations have joined together to form a new “alliance of alliances” coordinated by Eating Better, Sustain, Obesity Health Alliance, Wildlife and Countryside Link and the Plant-based Food Alliance. “[…] we formed the Food Strategy Alliances to ensure civil… Read More
PFAS problems poured on iconic Californian crops, warns study
Every year, an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals’ are sprayed on California crop fields, according to a new analysis and interactive map from the Environmental Working Group. EWG, a non-profit, found heavy… Read More
Growing Regenerative Agriculture: How businesses can help deliver impact at scale, in association with Nestlé Professional.
This new report Growing Regenerative Agriculture: How businesses can help deliver impact at scale, the third in the series produced by Footprint Intelligence in association with Nestlé Professional, is now available as a free download This report was launched on… Read More
Milk drinks brought into sugar tax scope
Milk-based and milk substitute drinks with a high sugar content will become subject to the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) from 2028 in a move long called for by health campaigners. Drinks such as packaged supermarket milkshakes, flavoured milks, sweetened… Read More
Wrap launches successor to Plastics Pact
Tesco, Arla and Belu Water are among the founding members of the UK Packaging Pact which will act as successor to the UK Plastics Pact. Wrap this week announced the names of the first 55 companies that have signed up… Read More
‘Healthy’ snack bars found to be high in sugar
Snack bars masquerading as healthy options are hiding large amounts of sugar, according to new research. Campaign group Action on Salt and Sugar surveyed 458 snack bars sold across 10 major retailers and found many carried health claims despite being… Read More
The 2025 waste2zero Awards winners announced
The 2025 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, were presented at an exclusive dinner held at the famous In & Out in London’s St.James’s Square tonight. This… Read More