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Land of opportunity?

A new framework for how England balances nature with food production and other land use priorities has been broadly welcomed, but not everyone is fully… Read More

THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Fresh fruit, sly salmon, better beef and the megafarm mess

This week we have gone all bite-size with our round-up, such is the quantity of news flooding our system. There is good news. There is… Read More

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Government invests 50% of recommended amount in alt protein innovation

The UK government has invested £75m in developing sustainable new foods – more than half the amount recommended by a landmark review of England’s food… Read More

Rice with reduced methane could soon be a reality

Think about methane and cows and lambs likely spring to mind. Or perhaps landfill. But rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane… Read More

Nature trumps tech for decarbonising livestock

Nature-based interventions are better at reducing livestock emissions than tech-based solutions, new research has found. The study by the FAIRR Initiative, a network of responsible… Read More

Cheers to no-low drinks as Greene King reports record sales

Sales of low- and no-alcohol beverages rocketed last month as drinkers committed to ‘Dry/Try January’ enjoyed a greater variety of options. That’s according to Greene… 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

Waitrose farmers to measure biodiversity in real time

Waitrose is rolling out new technology that will allow it to gather real-time data on the environmental health of its farms. The supermarket chain has… Read More

Lidl cuts cartoons and colours from packaging on unhealthy products

Lidl is to ditch all packaging designs deemed “attractive to children” from its least healthy own-brand products by the middle of the year. The supermarket… 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

waste2zero Awards: Elior case study

FOODPRINT REPORTING ASSISTANT Executive Summary: Elior UK developed the Foodprint Reporting Assistant (FRA), an innovative inhouse solution designed to reduce food waste across its operations.… 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

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

Rethinking our approach to action

Our food system is extraordinary but this cannot hide the challenges in the next five years. By Ali Morpeth and Mike Barry. The food system… Read More

Comment: Financial investments can be a fix for unhealthy diets

Recent studies point to an emerging business case for healthier foods which is good news for the health of billions of people, says Greg S Garrett. Today,… Read More

Report, react and reduce

Data can help foodservice companies keep pace with reporting rules and deliver their 2030 reduction targets. By David Burrows. More than a decade-and-a-half has passed… Read More

Educating Britain one label at a time

Eco-labels are bringing transparency to the climate and nature impact of our meal choices but more data is needed to understand the effect they have… 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

Can UK cultivate a market for lab meat?

Free from the EU’s complex approvals process, regulators have an opportunity to unlock the commercial and social benefits from cultivated products. But there are challenges… 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

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

New Chapter for apetito as it Enters Period of Investment and Growth:Ian Stone Takes Up CEO Role of apetito UK

apetito UK is pleased to announce that Ian Stone has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Freeston who stepped down at… Read More

A ‘magic device’ for The Regency Club

Founded from humble beginnings, The Regency Club, made its mark in Queensbury in 1991 when the family-run social club first opened its doors. Three decades… 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