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THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Will alt proteins pack a punch in 2025?

2024 has been an eventful year for alternative proteins, a category that includes plant-based meat alternatives, products made using precision fermentation techniques, insect protein and… Read More

The spat amongst the chickens

KFC’s admission that it won’t meet the Better Chicken Commitment has ruffled the feathers of those behind the scheme. Others in foodservice need to watch… Read More

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EU signs off packaging rules with new reuse and recycling targets

New EU packaging rules were signed off this week, which will involve changes to labelling, the introduction of new single-use reduction targets and binding reuse… Read More

Seaweed and fruit pits make innovation grade

A fish alternative made from seaweed and upcycled fruit pits are among the innovations to have been awarded prize money to help scale up their… Read More

Ministers urged to tackle scourge of sugar

Health and environmental groups have joined forces to urge the government to take action on the oversupply of sugar after research found UK production is… Read More

Major reusable cup trial to kick off in Scotland

More than 50 coffee shops in Glasgow will be involved in a trial for a deposit and return scheme for reusable cups. The three-month trial,… Read More

New refill system could cut carbon emissions in half, says Diageo

Reusable kegs that pipe spirits to a dispensing unit are being trialled in seven bars for six weeks by Diageo using its Smirnoff vodka brand.… Read More

Progress on pesticides in most major supermarket chains

The UK’s ten largest supermarkets continue to use neonicotinoids and other highly bee-toxic pesticides in their global supply chains, according to new research. PAN UK… Read More

GFI keeps glass half full as plant-based sales struggle

The slowdown in the UK’s plant-based market is showing signs of levelling off, according to new research published by the Good Food Institute (GFI). Using… Read More

Water stewardship and regeneration in the drinks industry; where next? in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

From soft drinks to beer, water is a vital resource that powers the drinks industry. Water is already high up the sustainability agenda for businesses… Read More

Empowering choice: how and why to market higher welfare in hospitality and foodservice, in association with RSPCA Assured

Ask most hospitality and foodservice insiders what marketing they’re doing around animal welfare and most likely you’ll have a tumbleweed moment. The reality is too… Read More

The 3.2 Billion Cup Challenge: making the most of the mandatory take back scheme in foodservice settings, in association with Valpak and Reconomy.

It was in March 2016 that celebrity chef-turned campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall travelled through London in his ‘coffee cup battle bus’ to raise awareness of the 2.5… Read More

Water stewardship and regeneration in the drinks industry; where next? in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

The preview for the launch of this key new report Water stewardship and regeneration in the drinks industry; where next? in association with Coca-Cola Europacific… Read More

Unlocking the community benefits of regenerative agriculture from field to fork, in association with Nestlé Professional

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

The 2024 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional, is now available as a free download.

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

Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards: CMBC Case study

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s (CMBC) has a range of sustainability initiatives aiming to reduce the environmental impact across key areas of its value chain: farming,… Read More

Ellers Farm Distillery – Drinks Sustainability Awards

Ellers Farm Distillery was championed as the winner of the Economic Sustainability Award. This award celebrates organisations in the foodservice industry for their sustainability and… Read More

Case Study: Sustainable Wine Solutions – Bottle Return Scheme

1. Executive Summary Overview: Sustainable Wine Solutions has launched an innovative bottle return scheme aimed at reducing single-use glass in the wine industry. By focusing on… Read More

Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 4: The future of talent in hospitality & foodservice

As part of Nestlé Professional’s ‘Choose Hospitality Pledge’ we’re delighted to release the latest in the series of Sustainability Bites podcasts – Hospitality & Foodservice:… Read More

Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 3 – Packaging: materials and substitution

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 Nestlé Professional – Episode 2: Packaging & Waste

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 in association with Nestlé Professional – Episode 1: Cost of Living Crisis: Foodservice & Hospitality

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

Footprint40 – Professor Chris Elliott OBE

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

Footprint40 – Professor Mike Berners-Lee

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

COMMENT: Avoiding the cultured meat culture clash

Finding common ground with farmers could make lab-grown meat companies more likely to succeed, says Katherine Lewis. Farmers are concerned by claims made by lab-grown… Read More

Comment: Labour must act on Lords’ obesity diagnosis

A comprehensive new report is right to call for a shift away from personal responsibility for dietary ill health and start holding those selling unhealthy… Read More

Consistency as standard – the drive to define scope 3

Moves aimed at harmonising how food and drink businesses account for value chain emissions have the potential to unlock a range of benefits. By Nick… Read More

How data can help solve plant-based paradox

Plant-based meat alternatives are facing criticism due to their processed nature, but experts say greater transparency over their health and environmental impacts can help maintain… Read More

Calculating and cutting scope 3 emissions

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

The future of food – will the regulatory regime keep up?

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

Many facets of allergens – from compliance and operational challenges, to risk management

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

The many elements of sustainability: product, packaging, supply chain, and diligence – can everything be achieved?

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

Bitter battle ahead in final plastics treaty talks

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

Briefing: Wrap’s ‘next generation’ packaging pact

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 winners announced

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 & Nutrition Elite Honoured

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 2023 Health & Vitality Roll of Honours is announced

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

Poorest priced out of healthy food

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

Political Print: Will food issues reach the election summit?

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

Political Print: More jokers than aces as Sunak shuffles pack

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

Tread carefully along the thin green line

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

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… Read More

Responsible Business Recovery Forum Report: Operational delivery & supply chain responsibility

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

Gallery: The 2024 waste2zero Awards

The 2024 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, were presented at an exclusive… Read More

Gallery: The 2024 Drinks Sustainability Awards

Leaders from across the drinks industry were at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London’s Portland Place as businesses came together to recognise… Read More

Gallery: Footprint Awards 2024

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

Interview: Plant push needs reality check

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

Solving the culture and data challenge

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

INTERVIEW: A new dawn for foodservice finance?

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

Sodexo announces changes to its UK and Ireland regional leadership team

Sodexo has announced that Sean Haley, CEO, UK and Ireland, will be leaving the business at the end of December. Jean Renton, Chief Finance Officer… Read More

apetito’s ‘Shift for the Hungry’ donates 20,000 meals to Charity

apetito, the leading meals producer for the Healthcare, Care Homes, Education and Social Care sectors, and its retail arm, Wiltshire Farm Foods, has announced a… Read More

Great British Game Week, 4th-10th November 2024

Eat Wild is delighted to announce this year’s dates for the annual #GreatBritishGameWeek celebration – 4th-10th November 2024 – and is calling the food sector to save the date, get behind the… Read More