Out of Home News Analysis
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Analysis: Land-use report proposes ‘urgent’ emissions-reduction measures
In its first ever in-depth report on UK agricultural policies, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) recommends far-reaching action on diets and food waste prevention. Nick Hughes reports. Why has the CCC produced this report now? The committee says the… Read More
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Foodservice the laggard in ‘decade of failure’ on palm oil
WWF’s latest scorecard on sustainable palm oil isn’t all bad news, but food chains, caterers and pubs should be ashamed of their record, says David Burrows. Ten years ago WWF started assessing the palm oil sourcing strategies of leading food… Read More
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Food labels should show calorie burn
Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make “healthier” dietary choices, according to research led by Loughborough… Read More
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Unconvincing Villiers leaves more questions than answers
The appearance of DEFRA secretary of state Theresa Villiers at a recent conference for UK farmers didn’t provide the clarity or reassurance the food industry is seeking for life in a post-EU world, writes Nick Hughes. When she took to… Read More
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2020 vision
The dawn of a new decade is set to mark another step change in the importance food businesses place on operating responsibly. Here, three experts offer their take on the issues that will dominate the sustainability agenda in 2020. Looking… Read More
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Sweet results in snack tax study
Research suggests that expanding the scope of sugar taxes to include certain foods will have a big impact on obesity, writes David Burrows. Taxing sugary snacks such as biscuits, cakes and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels… Read More
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Glass half full: Share in the community
In our latest round-up of cheery news, Nick Hughes takes a look at several initiatives that are making an impact when it comes to reducing food waste. It’s Christmas time and for many of us that heralds the opportunity to… Read More
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Unpicking the plastic PR strategies of food brands
Food companies have made myriad plastic-related pledges in the past couple of years, but are they any good? Researchers at the University of Surrey decided to find out. By David Burrows. WHAT DID THE RESEARCHERS DO? Basically, they picked through… Read More
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Parties make their New Year resolutions
On the eve of a festive season general election, Nick Hughes takes a look inside the main political parties’ manifest-ho-ho-ho’s ‘Tis the season to be jolly: to sing carols around the Christmas tree, eat your bodyweight in mince pies, and… Read More
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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 already seeing intense pressure from activists for commitments to reduce… Read More