Foodservice News and Information

Caterers, foodservice and hospitality companies enjoyed positive PR from committing to source ‘better chicken’ but none look set to meet their 2026 target. By David Burrows. The Chicken Track report published this week by Compassion in World Farming assesses how food businesses committed… Read More

The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report led by the University of Reading. The Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet report highlights how the existing soft… Read More

Chicken has been the king of proteins in recent years but not this year: aquaculture and wild catch will “dethrone poultry” as the growth leader, according to Rabobank’s animal protein outlook 2025. “In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability… Read More

None of the world’s top 20 largest food retailers reports its methane emissions, or has a reduction target for the powerful greenhouse gas. However, most do recognise the impact methane emissions have on climate change. “Food retailers are ignoring the… Read More

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, with its growth driven by protein demand, scientific progress, technological innovations and investment.  However, meeting demand with sustainable supply is proving tricky. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read More

Businesses will be expected to provide written allergen information to customers when serving non-prepacked food as part of newly published allergens guidance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said written information should be available alongside a conversation between servers and customers about… Read More

Members of the public will be asked how they feel ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should be regulated as part of a project that aims to inform future government food policy. The project is being funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI),… Read More

Food delivery drivers should be afforded the same safety protections as shop workers in forthcoming legislation, according to a coalition of businesses. Pizza Express, Wingstop, Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge, Dishoom and Pizza Pilgrims are among the restaurant chains to have… Read More

The UK organic market has entered its thirteenth consecutive year of growth. It’s now worth £3.7bn with sales increasing across all key channels and product categories, according to the Soil Association’s 26th Organic Market Report 2025.  After a difficult couple of years,… Read More

Farmers heckled and booed Defra secretary Steve Reed as he gave his speech at the NFU annual conference. But this government is not for budging on that budget decision on inheritance tax – and Reed is now the fall guy… Read More