David Burrows
Is foodservice prepared for its next packaging pain point?
A harmful group of ‘forever chemicals’ commonly present in convenience food packaging is in the crosshairs of regulators, triggering a rush to seek alternatives
MPs demand PFAS precautions
The UK Government should set limits on the levels and types of PFAS permitted in food, giving producers, retailers and regulators a consistent basis for protecting public health
The big school food shake-up
Ministers set out proposals for “the most ambitious overhaul in a generation” of school food standards, a raft of changes that will limit foods high in fat, salt and sugar
A(nother) shock to the system
Crude oil has surged in price and fertiliser supplies have been reduced to a trickle as the food system once again goes into ‘shock’ mode
The long and winding road to net-zero
Impressive progress from businesses in reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions contrasts with slow progress in decarbonising supply chains. Now is the time to move the needle on scope 3
Plastic price gap continues to cause problems
Drinks businesses are struggling to achieve their carbon reduction targets as the plastics recycling sector crisis deepens.
Willing to pay for higher welfare
Higher welfare standards for British bacon and eggs could boost UK farmer incomes, as consumers are willing to pay more for food with labelled welfare scores, research has shown.
Fears rise as water table falls
JUSTIN KING has become the latest business chief to identify water as, potentially, the biggest environmental concern facing the food industry. From our point of view, [water] is more important than carbon, he said at this years City Food…
New video to inspire action on waste
UNILEVER FOOD Solutions has launched an interactive video wall for operators to share their success and exchange best practice on reducing avoidable food waste. The wall shows how chefs and caterers have used the companys Wise up on Waste…
Apprentices raise £20,000 for Hospitality Action
APPRENTICES FROM Compass Group UK have raised £20,000 for charity as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Ten teams from the Compass academy were tasked with turning £200 into £2,000 and, following charity dinners, raffles, sports challenges and more initiatives, met…
