MCDONALD'S has announced that as of October 2015, all centrally-sourced packaging that is distributed across its 38 European markets is chain-of-custody certified, with wood fibre coming from recycled sources or forests certified to one of two globally recognised standards for responsible forest management: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard or a Programme for Endorsement of Forest…
Read moreSodexo welcomes innovative diverse suppliers into supply chain
THE NEW SUPPLY Chain Inclusion programme launched this summer by Sodexo aimed to open up new markets for small to medium sized suppliers. Three months on and a third of its participants are being welcomed into Sodexo’s supply chain. As a people-based business, Sodexo recognises that there is a very clear business case for…
Read moreGrowth in organic sales doubles presenting new opportunities for brands and retailers
NEW FIGURES released from the Soil Association reveal steady growth in organic sales since August 2014 whilst sales of non-organic continue to fall. Sales continue to outperform non-organic and the number of new products released with Soil Association Certification show there is confidence in…
Read moreMP’s and hospitality industry leaders meet
33 MPs FROM across the UK took part in a day in Parliament this week, highlighting the importance of the hospitality and tourism industry to economic sustainability. Industry leaders are asking the government for policy reforms to help make it more competitive with rival tourist destinations,…
Read moreFootprint Poll: Sustainable procurement
Sustainable supply chains are increasingly in vogue. Is sustainability among your priorities when buying for your business and what do your customers think about it? When ordering food or non-food related goods and services what % is ordered online? 20% said None 60% said 0-25% 20% said 25-50% How important is it…
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