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Can the food system go full circle to regenerative?

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

The Friday Digest: Don’t go soft on transparency

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

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Businesses call for mandatory food waste reporting

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

EU hits brakes on deforestation rules

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

Put low-carbon meals at the top of delivery apps, say researchers

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

Brexit boost for low-alcohol beer

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

Study to look at impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on brewing

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

Grocers to be rated on own hygiene data

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 commits to crustacean welfare

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

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

Better chicken, better business: a guide for hospitality and foodservice in association with RSPCA Assured

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

Can a cup save the planet? Exploring opportunities for renewables in hospitality and foodservice, in association with Meiko UK

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

Feeding an appetite for sustainable diets, in association with sodexo

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

Is regenerative the future of farming? How corporate commitments can help build food system resilience, in association with Nestlé Professional

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 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

Footprint40 – Kate Nicholls OBE

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

Comment: Who’s winning the bottle battle?

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

Decision time: are you a ‘doer’ or a ‘ditherer’?

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

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

Seeing beyond carbon tunnel vision

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

The paradox of ‘better’ meat

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

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: 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

Photo gallery: 2023 waste2zero awards

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

Photo gallery: Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards 2023

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

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

Nicholson’s Pub Collection and Stroud Brewery partner to celebrate Organic September and Cask Ale Week with exclusive GAIA Beer

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

NESCAFÉ® B2B by Nestlé Professional has partnered with Deborah Meaden to spotlight UK SME’s

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

Avallen Solutions Launches to Accelerate Sustainability in the Drinks Industry

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