David Burrows
Foodservice key to organic growth plan
Defra has published a long-awaited ‘Organic action plan for England’, which sets a pathway for tripling organic farming over the next decade
Is hospitality ready for DRS?
With just a year to go until deposit return schemes launch across the whole of the UK, businesses need to start figuring out how they will be impacted by this transformational change in how drinks packaging is managed
IGD seizes the initiative over food strategy
There has been confusion and concern expressed over the “next phase” of England’s national food strategy, as food policy experts lined up to question the increasing role of industry in developing the framework
Realism or retreat – should we be worried by net-zero backsliding?
Businesses including McDonald’s and Starbucks are struggling to decarbonise large, legacy operations, leading to questions over whether they remain fully committed to emissions reduction
EU food procurement to reward sustainability
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
Inside the great sustainability reset
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?
Secondary schools fail to meet food standards
It has long been suspected that the current School Food Standards (SFS) in England are not widely adhered to due to a lack of monitoring and enforcement. This week, campaign group Bite Back supplied further evidence to support the suspicion
Charge of the light brigade
High policy costs and carbon footprints for glass bottles have created a compelling case for wine producers to explore lightweight packaging options
Quorn turns to blended products to kickstart recovery
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
Courage in the face of obesity
The UK Government must be “more courageous” in order to prevent obesity in future generations, said a group of MPs this week
