Foodservice News and Information
Welfare strategy targets better chicken production
The use of slower growing chicken breeds will be promoted as part of the UK Government’s new animal welfare strategy.
Large intensive farms are creating pollution problems, says EA
Pollution from farms is on the rise. In part this is due to increased inspections and monitoring of agricultural businesses, but the Environment Agency (EA) has noted a “clear pattern” in its latest report: “[…] while the number of farms…
Sodexo and Waitrose are among pioneers of nature target initiative
The Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced the first cohort of companies joining its Step Up for Nature initiative, which signals their intent to take science-based action on nature in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Through SBTN, companies
Farmers in ‘survival mode’
Farmers have called on the Government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by overhauling the food supply chain regulator. Farmers, supported by MPs and industry bodies, want the Groceries Code Adjudicator (CGA) strengthened to create a single…
Brits demand nitrite-free ham and bacon
UK consumers want to be able to choose nitrite-free ham and bacon when eating outside of the home as awareness grows over the health risks posed by the additives. An exclusive survey for Footprint by product intelligence platform Vypr found…
Climate crisis drives fall in crop revenues
Drought conditions experienced across the UK this year are expected to cost arable farmers more than £800m in lost revenues. Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found that climate change continues to wreak havoc on UK agriculture…
Is the future of ham and bacon nitrite-free?
The risk to health associated with eating nitrite-cured meats is starting to gain traction with the public.
Major new alliance for food and farming formed
Some 160 organisations have joined together to form a new “alliance of alliances” coordinated by Eating Better, Sustain, Obesity Health Alliance, Wildlife and Countryside Link and the Plant-based Food Alliance. “[…] we formed the Food Strategy Alliances to ensure civil…
PFAS problems poured on iconic Californian crops, warns study
Every year, an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals’ are sprayed on California crop fields, according to a new analysis and interactive map from the Environmental Working Group. EWG, a non-profit, found heavy…
Growing Regenerative Agriculture: How businesses can help deliver impact at scale, in association with Nestlé Professional.
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.