Foodservice News and Information
Aramark makes a green impact at Worcester
ARAMARK AT the University of Worcester has been recognised for its work in environmental good practice, in a national student award scheme. The Green Impact Silver…
Gordon Ramsay supports food is GREAT Britain campaign
GORDON RAMSEY is flying the flag for British food at the International Festival for Business (IFB), curating a Gala menu for over 100 guests at UK Trade and Investment’s Food & Drink Summit on 3 July at Knowsley Hall. …
European Commission boosts recycling targets for circular economy
THE EUROPEAN Commission announced this week that it has adopted proposals to turn Europe into a more circular economy and boost recycling across the Member States by 2030. New…
United biscuits adds longer, more efficient trailers to delivery fleet
UNITED BISCUITS is adding 62 new longer trailers to its lorry fleet in order to reduce carbon emissions and operate more efficiently. To support the company’s branding strategy, the trailers have been liveried in line with the company’s recent Jacob’s…
The Co-operative introduces new environmentally sustainable bin bags
THE CO-OPERATIVE Food is to introduce the UK’s most environmentally sustainable bin liners using household plastic from across the country in a bid to make use of some of the 700,000 tonnes sent to landfill every year. …
DEFRA leadership key to long-term UK food security, say MP’s
EXTREME WEATHER events and increased demand for foodstuffs from emerging economies such as China need DEFRA leadership to guarantee the UK’s long-term food security, say MPs. Launching…
Britain asks America to re-think haggis ban
OWEN PATERSON, the Environment Secretary will meet with Tom Vilsack, US Agriculture Secretary today to discuss whether America will lift its ban on importing Scottish haggis. The…
Glasgow 2014 achieves new Sustainability benchmark for Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW 2014 was presented a certificate for achieving ISO 20121, the international standard for Sustainable Event Management, which confirms its commitment to be a truly sustainable Commonwealth Games. Glasgow…
Sodexo at University of Greenwich honoured by Marine Stewardship Council
THE UNIVERSITY of Greenwich, in partnership with Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has been named as the University of the Year by the Marine Stewardship Council for commitment to supporting certified sustainable seafood. …
