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  • Foodservice Footprint can The schools turning canteens into community hubs Out of Home News Analysis

    The schools turning canteens into community hubs

    Future Foundations has an ambitious plan to scale its social canteen concept across the whole of the UK. School caterers will have a big role to play. By Nick Hughes. Brightly coloured bunting criss-crosses the ceiling, catchy beats blast out… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint water2 Water reporting still too scarce, says CDP Out of Home News Analysis

    Water reporting still too scarce, says CDP

    Water security is the supply chain risk that too many food and drink businesses still appear to be ignoring. By David Burrows. In recent weeks Footprint has been highlighting the problems that poultry farming is causing UK waterways. This week food companies are having… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint door1 Has climate transparency turned a corner? Out of Home News Analysis  news-email most-read email-news

    Has climate transparency turned a corner?

    Compass has claimed an industry first with the publication of its first ever climate transition plan. Others will soon be required to follow its lead. By Nick Hughes. It had the feeling of a landmark moment for the foodservice sector.… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint steak The Friday Digest: Meat consumption off the table for Labour Out of Home News Analysis  news-email-top

    The Friday Digest: Meat consumption off the table for Labour

    As the countdown to a UK general election continues, Labour dropped further hints this week about its approach to food policy should the party form the next government (as polls suggest). Shadow minister for food, fisheries and farming, Daniel Zeichner, told a… Read More

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    Chicken sector faces troubled waters

    Poultry processor Avara foods is facing a multi-million pound legal challenge following alleged pollution of the River Wye. Expect the scandal to spread, says David Burrows. Finger on the pulse. Last week, on the topic of farm pollution and environmental regulation, we… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint Site-pic Footprint Forum report: Getting into the weeds of ‘regen ag’ Event Reports Out of Home News Analysis  most-read

    Footprint Forum report: Getting into the weeds of ‘regen ag’

    Speakers at a recent Footprint Forum were excited about the potential to transform farming through regenerative practices but challenges remain around financing and the risk of greenwash. By David Burrows. Fairr play. Regenerative agriculture has captured the attention of pretty much… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint drink2 Scotland leads on BOGOF ban but stalls on calories Out of Home News Analysis

    Scotland leads on BOGOF ban but stalls on calories

    Free drinks refills will be axed under new government plans however ministers are yet to decide whether to join England in mandating calorie labelling. Nick Hughes reports. Unlimited refills of sugary drinks face a ban under new plans unveiled by… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint vineyard Can wine break free from glass? Drinks Sector News Out of Home News Analysis  most-read

    Can wine break free from glass?

    A wine packaging trial offers hope for glass alternatives like recycled plastic and bag-in-a-box, and could dramatically reduce carbon emissions. By David Burrows. Can wine be packaged in something other than glass? Undoubtedly. Wine is now available in aluminium cans,… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint dish2 Dissecting the cultured meat clash      Out of Home News Analysis

    Dissecting the cultured meat clash     

    Regulators in Europe are being ‘egged on’ to green light cultivated meat products, but there are consequences to consider. By David Burrows. Joyless division. At the NFU conference last month, outgoing president Minette Batters described cultured, or cultivated, meat as part… Read More

  • Foodservice Footprint burger-3962996_1280 Where next for voluntary reformulation programmes? Out of Home News Analysis  news-email most-read email-news

    Where next for voluntary reformulation programmes?

    As a new report shows precious little progress on calorie reduction the pressure grows on ministers to take a more hard-line approach. Nick Hughes reports. A pattern of failure is being repeated that casts doubt over the future of voluntary… Read More