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New fund targets small-scale regeneration projects
Amid a plethora of pledges by large multinational food suppliers to scale regenerative agriculture, Levy is bucking the trend by pledging financial support for local ecological initiatives.

Climate crunch for food companies
Leading food boss suggests investors are not asking about sustainability. Maybe they are just asking about it in a different way.

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Eggs policy “betrays farmers”, says BEIG
The UK Government’s commitment to move towards cage-free systems for all laying hens is being undermined by its import policies, according to the British Egg Industry Council.

Consumers confused about ‘less meat’ message in sustainable diets
One of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of diets, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, is to cut back on animal protein.

Sorry scores for coffee sustainability
Big coffee shop chains have performed poorly in the latest Ethical Consumer scorecard. Costa propped up the ethiscore table for coffee chains and brands.

Heineken simplifies sustainability goals
Heineken has become the latest large food and drink business to revise its sustainability targets in an effort to sharpen its focus on areas of greatest impact.

Cheers to beers with no alcohol
There is a major cultural shift towards moderation in attitudes to alcohol going on, according to global research published by Heineken.

France leads the way in reusable packaging for grocery
Reusable packaging has reached “industrial scale” in France, as more than 370 products across 345 supermarkets join the Loop reuse platform.

Farmfoods’ poultry promise proves flaky
Some 140,000 hens will remain caged following Farmfoods’ decision to drop a commitment to go cage-free.

CMA throws weight behind supply chain watchdog
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has been effective in ensuring fair trading relationships between big supermarkets and their suppliers, according to the body that recommended its creation.

Is the future of ham and bacon nitrite-free?
The risk to health associated with eating nitrite-cured meats is starting to gain traction with the public.

Growing Regenerative Agriculture: How businesses can help deliver impact at scale, in association with Nestlé Professional.
This new report Growing Regenerative Agriculture: How businesses can help deliver impact at scale is the third in the series produced by Footprint Intelligence in association with Nestlé Professional.

Footprint Intelligence white paper: Deliver commercial advantage through sustainable water management in association with Waterscan
As global temperatures continue to rise and extreme weather events become more commonplace, access to cheap, plentiful water can no longer be taken for granted.

Data, decarbonisation and diet: how foodservice can benefit as a net-zero leader, in association with Foodsteps
To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C we must reduce emissions by 43% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.

Water stewardship and regeneration in the drinks industry; where next? in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Water is already high up the sustainability agenda for businesses as they look to ensure access to a safe, secure supply of water both for themselves and communities.

Making Reuse Simple – Marston’s Leads the Way in Glass Reuse for Hospitality
The hospitality industry has long faced the challenge of packaging waste, with glass bottles representing a significant proportion of the sector’s environmental footprint.

Downton Distillery: Redefining Spirits Through Craft, Conservation and Circularity
What began as a small rural operation has become a respected example of how circular design and ecological restoration can underpin a drinks business.

All Bar One recognised as a sustainability leader in hospitality
With a mission to create a more inclusive and environmentally conscious experience for guests and teams alike, we have consistently pushed boundaries

Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 6: Can Artificial Intelligence turbocharge sustainability?
We explore the main potential applications for AI and delve into where AI is already being deployed and to what effect.

Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 5: Scope 3: Measuring Industry Progress in association with Nestlé Professional
In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Some are making…

Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 4: The future of talent in hospitality & foodservice
We analyse the UK regulatory environment, and we take a close look at key trends as well as short and long term solutions to one of the sector’s greatest challenges.

COMMENT: ‘Heremade’ food helps recharge and reconnect
A break in central Scotland helps me reconnect with natural food and (thanks to a bacon sandwich) chew over the writing that keeps me hungry.

COMMENT: Going Beyond Meat and pushing beans
Beyond Meat is dropping ‘Meat’ from its name and focusing on shorter ingredients lists and nutrient-dense products. Gill Wilson weighs up the pros and cons.

Report, react and reduce
Data can help foodservice companies keep pace with reporting rules and deliver their 2030 reduction targets.

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 on behaviours.

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.

DATAPOINT
This week’s numbers span net-zero, water, AI and farms.

DATAPOINT
A ‘perception gap’ on climate policies; plans for supply chain net-zero engagement among brewers and hospitality operators; a record auction for UK offshore wind; and a dire warning should the…

DATAPOINT
Standout figures spotlight high salt intake among UK adults, commitment by Waitrose to sell more beans, concern among farmers over government policy, and the economic benefit of new advertising restrictions.

Will harmony break out over precautionary allergen labelling?
Global efforts to standardise the use of ‘may contain’ labels are gathering pace, however the UK continues to hold reservations.

Don’t buy into deforestation law delays
The European Commission wants to delay EUDR due to IT issues, but food businesses can’t afford to switch off from ensuring they have sustainable supply chains.

Deforestation, dodgy green claims and delays
New EU laws relating to green claims and deforestation do not mean food businesses can relax.

How data can support the drive to decarbonise
At a Footprint Forum in association with Foodsteps held earlier this summer, foodservice experts shared practical tips on how environmental data can be harnessed to help deliver net-zero.

Don’t fall foul of new green claims regime
Attendees at a recent Footprint Legal briefing in association with DWF were told of the high potential cost of failing to properly evidence their environmental achievements.

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.

Gallery: waste2zero awards 2025
The 2025 waste2zero awards recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector.

Photo gallery: Drinks Sustainability Awards 2025
The Drinks Sustainability Awards 2025 is the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice for the drinks industry in the On Trade.

Fuller’s partners with illy to champion premium, sustainable coffee in pubs
Fuller’s is delighted to announce a new partnership with premium and sustainable coffee brand, illy – which is now available for customers to enjoy in its pubs and hotels. Oliver…

Elior and FSG Returnables team up to ditch disposables at NPL
Elior UK, is proud to announce a new partnership with FSG Returnables (FSG) to introduce reusable takeaway food containers, at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

Through Better Tomorrow 2028, Sodexo Makes Sustainability a Powerful Driver of Operational Performance
Sodexo announces the launch of Better Tomorrow 2028 – its new roadmap aiming to accelerate the company’s sustainable journey, building on the progress, achievements and learnings of Better Tomorrow 2025.