As the new prime minister spends his early days in office focusing on living standards, could it be that the most useful clues to his views on food policy are to be found in his past?
As CSO roles are cut or reassigned, concerns have been raised over a deprioritisation of the sustainability function. Should we be worried? Or is this a sign that sustainability has finally come of age?
High policy costs and carbon footprints for glass bottles have created a compelling case for wine producers to explore lightweight packaging options
As high temperatures and drought threaten key food and drink ingredients, the impact from lower yields and quality issues will trickle down the supply chain
Food has been recognised as a priority sector in a new EU regulation designed to modernise and simplify the bloc’s public procurement framework, as well as reward environmental, ethical and social qualities rather than just prioritise cost
The eyes of food policy watchers were cast north of the border this week as the Scottish Government announced its programme for government for the next five years
Quorn posted some promising financial figures this week, with stronger retail sales and a rebuilding of gross margins helping to boost revenue. But the meat substitute supplier’s performance in foodservice has left investors frowning
Ministers from Defra and the Department for Health and Social Care along with officials from the Environment Agency joined Burnham to discuss the immediate threat from wildfires and pressure on water supplies
Rich Sullivan-Jones of the National Audit Office shares the key findings from the government watchdog’s new report on Defra’s readiness to respond to food supply chain disruptions
Ben Collins of the British Onion Producers’ Association highlights the risk to yields from this summer’s extreme weather and calls for supply chain support to build long-term resilience
Cauli co-founder Ming Zhao and Compass Group’s Ashleigh Taylor discuss the journey they’ve been on in scaling a reusable packaging system in a foodservice setting
Nick Hughes reports from this year’s Groundswell Festival where the focus fell on the relationship between more sustainable food production and healthy consumption
Unilever has become the latest target for animal welfare campaigners after the Hellman’s owner quietly dropped a global pledge for cage-free eggs.
Scaling plant-based foods, cultivated meat, and fermentation-made ingredients could deliver major economic gains for the EU, while improving food security and agricultural resilience.
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.
One of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of diets, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, is to cut back on animal protein.
Big coffee shop chains have performed poorly in the latest Ethical Consumer scorecard. Costa propped up the ethiscore table for coffee chains and brands.
The risk to health associated with eating nitrite-cured meats is starting to gain traction with the public
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.
Drawing on insights generously shared by hospitality and foodservice leaders, consumer polling and wider industry analysis, this year’s Index also explores how AI may be poised to alter the out-of-home dynamic in unexpected ways. Its research found that 53% of UK adults…
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.
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.
Greatness was written in the stars for the 2026 Footprint Awards Special Achievement winner, Justin Cadbury
The hospitality industry has long faced the challenge of packaging waste, with glass bottles representing a significant proportion of the sector’s environmental footprint.
What began as a small rural operation has become a respected example of how circular design and ecological restoration can underpin a drinks business.
With a mission to create a more inclusive and environmentally conscious experience for guests and teams alike, we have consistently pushed boundaries
NEMI Teas is a London-based social enterprise and specialist tea company that has successfully integrated a robust social mission into a high-growth business model. The company offers a range of premium, Organic tea blends to the foodservice sectors across the…

Businesses have been told to prepare for yet more legal changes in areas like labelling and novel foods under plans for UK-EU regulatory alignment
The latest webinar explores plans for the UK to align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation
The EU Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR, was designed to ensure that products placed on, and exported from, the EU market are no longer linked to deforestation or forest degradation
As 2026 gets into full swing it’s becoming ever more challenging to keep pace with a fast-changing global regulatory landscape
Global efforts to standardise the use of ‘may contain’ labels are gathering pace, however the UK continues to hold reservations.

Data can help foodservice companies keep pace with reporting rules and deliver their 2030 reduction targets.
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.
Moves aimed at harmonising how food and drink businesses account for value chain emissions have the potential to unlock a range of benefits.
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 faith in these foods. By David Burrows. We need to diversify the proteins we eat. In…
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 to deliver on their scope 3 targets. Ask any foodservice company where their biggest challenges…
As Glasgow prepares to welcome athletes, spectators and communities for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, around 120 volunteers took to the River Clyde
Leading meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods has announced that it has secured planning permission for its new world-class food production facility, ‘Kitchen West’
Leading meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods has marked a major milestone in the rollout of its ‘industry-first’ refrigerated electric vehicle (EV) fleet
Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice provider, has signed a new deal with Shell Energy Europe Limited to harness 20 Gigawatt hours of wind power a year until 2035