Small-scale producers are proving there is demand for food produced in harmony with nature, but scaling regenerative approaches requires a break with business as usual.… Read More
Transparency has been the watchword for the food industry this week after groups of businesses called respectively for mandatory publication of food waste data and… Read More
A group of leading food businesses has called on the UK government to require companies to publicly report their food waste data. In an open… Read More
The EU plans to delay the implementation of its new deforestation regulation following pressure from overseas governments. The European Commission this week proposed a 12-month… Read More
Food delivery apps are a mainstay of foodservice now, but how can they be used to nudge people into making more sustainable meal choices? Quite… Read More
The benefits of Brexit are not easy to spot, but we have one winner: low-alcohol beer. Sales of the drinks increased more here than in… Read More
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and Zero Carbon Forum have been awarded a grant to research the climate risks facing UK brewing supply… Read More
Supermarkets will be allowed to use data from their own audits to demonstrate compliance with food hygiene standards under new plans drawn up by the… Read More
Tesco has won praise for taking a leadership role on the welfare of crustaceans including lobsters and prawns after it made a series of new… Read More
In 2023, Footprint published the report Is regenerative the future of farming? in partnership with Nestlé Professional UK&I, in which we explored the growing interest in regenerative agriculture.… Read More
This year will be remembered as one in which businesses began to make good on ambitious net-zero commitments. With much of the low-hanging fruit now… Read More
Such is the enthusiasm for chicken that the amount being consumed has nearly doubled in the past thirty years. It is more widely eaten than… Read More
Reusables can engage customers, reduce waste and contribute to carbon reduction targets. This invaluable report will show you how to make it happen. We look at… Read More
As more consumers express a desire to keep the environment in mind when eating out of home, foodservice operators like Sodexo are setting ambitious targets… Read More
Regenerative agriculture, if not a silver bullet to solving the ills of the food system, can at least provide a key part of the solution… Read More
Sustainability Bites, in association with Nestle Professional, is a podcast which unpicks the key sustainability issues affecting the hospitality and foodservice sector. In this episode… Read More
Sustainability Bites, in association with Nestle Professional, is a podcast which unpicks the key sustainability issues affecting the hospitality and foodservice sector. This episode focuses… Read More
Sustainability Bites is a series of podcasts featuring panel discussions between industry experts that focus on some of the key sustainability issues and topics that… Read More
For our latest episode we were delighted to be joined by Professor Chris Elliott OBE, founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s… Read More
For our latest episode we were delighted to be joined by Mike Berners-Lee, the renowned writer and researcher on carbon footprinting and sustainability, and founder… Read More
In this latest edition of Footprint40 we are delighted to be joined by Kate Nicholls OBE, who has been CEO of UKHospitality, representing the broader… Read More
The drinks sector is awash with new packaging formats and fibre-based options are in fashion. They certainly have potential but let’s not forget reuse, says… Read More
Transforming the food system is uncomfortable and that’s the truth. But together we can make it happen. By Kate Cawley. ‘The food system is broken.’… Read More
In the second of a six-part series getting under the skin of environmental data, David Burrows looks at how foodservice and hospitality companies are beginning… Read More
In the first of a new six-part series getting under the skin of environmental data, Nick Hughes explores why businesses are beginning to take a… Read More
Extensive and higher welfare production systems often come with a higher environmental footprint, new research has found, but there are caveats aplenty. Nick Hughes reports.… Read More
How food is produced, supplied and consumed is changing globally. DWF’s Anne Marie Taylor, Director, and Georgia Taylor, Regulatory Consultant, look at the range of these… Read More
With new year, new challenges arise – DWF’s Dominic Watkins, Global Head of Consumer Sector, looks at the seriousness and key legal aspects of allergen legal… Read More
As 2023 comes to an end, DWF’s Dominic Watkins, Global Head of Consumer Sector, and Kirsty Poots, Solicitor, look at key outcomes of COP 28, as well… Read More
Negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution continue to sidestep the production of plastics. David Burrows reports. “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill… Read More
Can a new industry agreement to tackle plastic prevent another five years of poor performance? By David Burrows. Wrap’s future plastic pact plans. The environmental charity… Read More
The 2023 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, headline sponsored by Bunzl Catering… Read More
Health and nutrition returned to the limelight today as the awards were presented for the 2023 Health & Vitality Honours. After a pandemic induced hiatus… Read More
The initiatives demonstrated in 2023’s Health & Vitality Honours programme have highlighted that health, nutrition and wellbeing in the industry is back on the agenda… Read More
A new report has called for urgent change in the UK’s food policies to reverse a growing crisis of affordability and accessibility. Nick Hughes reports.… Read More
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call an early vote has scuppered a number of planned policies despite signs that food is rising up the political agenda.… Read More
Can new Defra secretary Steve Barclay move the department beyond scandal and stagnation? Don’t bank on it, says David Burrows A cabinet reshuffle often has… Read More
New rules relating to making green claims are confusing, which is bad news for food companies and good news for lawyers. David Burrows reports. “Green,… Read More
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… Read More
Operational delivery and supply chain responsibility – 9th July 2020 Speakers: David Read, chairman, Prestige Purchasing Julian Hunt, VP public affairs and communications, Coca-Cola European… Read More
Presentation of the 2024 awards took place at the annual Footprint Awards dinner, held at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on Thursday 13th… Read More
The 2023 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, headline sponsored by Bunzl Catering… Read More
The winners were announced at the Drinks Sustainability Awards 2023 Dinner on Thursday 5th October at The Royal Institute British Architects (RIBA) in Portland Place,… Read More
Alternative proteins have potential, but they aren’t a free pass to sustainable consumption, according to Aramark head of ESG, Gina Camfield. By David Burrows. “When… Read More
Creating a sustainability-focussed culture and getting credible data to reduce menu impacts are two urgent challenges for HaFS businesses. Amy Fetzer chews over potential solutions… Read More
Compass Group’s sustainability lead Amy Keister tells Nick Hughes how the caterer will use proceeds from the sector’s first sustainable bonds to turbocharge its net-zero… Read More
This September, Nicholson’s Pub Collection will join forces with the award-winning organic brewery, Stroud Brewery, to launch an exclusive limited edition beer in time for… Read More
In an exciting new partnership for 2024 –NESCAFÉ® B2B by Nestlé Professional – has given small and medium businesses, a unique opportunity to win bespoke… Read More
Founders of Avallen Spirits, the owner of Avallen Calvados, Stephanie Jordan-Balmforth and Tim Etherington-Judge launch a new consultancy to accelerate sustainable practices across the Drinks and… Read More