Foodservice News and Information
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Downing Street recognition for Aramark’s charity efforts
ARAMARK’S Charitable partnership to provide clean drinking water to people in Africa has been recognised at an award presentation at 10 Downing Street. The company has been recognised by the One… Read More
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UK companies failing to take responsibility for soy production
EUROPEAN COMPANIES that use soy for animal feed or animal products are not doing nearly enough to encourage responsible growers to reduce the negative impacts of soy production, according to a new analysis from WWF. … Read More
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Local sustainability heroes announced!
WE ARE delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2014 Footprint Awards Community Vote. Part of the annual Footprint Awards programme, the Community Vote asks the nation to vote for any… Read More
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Pizza Express reveals it uses halal
PIZZA EXPRESS has said that all chicken served in dishes on its menu has been ritually slaughtered. The restaurant chain’s choice to serve halal meat has caused controversy and provoked anger among some campaigners who feel the Islamic method of… Read More
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McDonald’s announces 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Plans
MCDONALD’S RECENTLY announced its first Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Framework which has been designed to measure the global corporation’s impact on society and the environment. McDonald’s released… Read More
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Food festivals in Wales to get £184,000 boost
THE WELSH government has given 28 different food festivals more than £184,000 to help promote home-grown local produce. The Welsh Assembly funding was given with the aim to “raise the profile of the high quality food and drink” the region… Read More
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Soil Association: Organic farming can help save bees
THE SOIL ASSOCIATION has responded to the Government’s recent National Pollinator Strategy, welcoming the goal to halt and reverse the decline in pollinators. The organisation has said that new evidence is… Read More
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Sainsbury’s launches UK’s first certified sustainable tuna sandwich
SAINSBURY’S SUPERMARKET has become the UK’s first retailer to launch an MSC certified sustainable tuna sandwich after its new range went on sales earlier this week. With… Read More
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Zero Heroes: Aramark receives Silver Zero Waste Award
ARAMARKS COMMITMENT to reducing waste to landfill has been recognised with a ‘silver’ accolade in the Zero Waste Awards. The award, given for Aramark’s work at BP’s North Sea Headquarters at… Read More
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Fergus Henderson receives Lifetime Achievement Award
FERGUS HENDERSON, chef and founding partner of St. John, London has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by The Diners Club in association with The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. … Read More