Out of Home News Analysis
PLASTICS PACKAGE: A sea change in single-use
Governments must buy into the benefits of reusable packaging rather than the bull spread by single-use sector. By David Burrows. Ships in the port of Nice sounded their foghorns on Friday 13th June, a “brassy crescendo” to a rare moment… Read More
THE FRIDAY DIGEST: FDF bets on mandatory reporting
It’s a sure sign that a new government strategy is imminent when key stakeholders rush to reverse their public position on a popular policy. Perhaps the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has had a genuine epiphany that voluntary anti-obesity measures… Read More
COMMENT: The refill pot is empty
As retailers lose interest and funding dries up, regulation is the only way to get reuse schemes back on track, says David Burrows. The sole social media platform I use is telling me it is World Refill Day (June 16th).… Read More
Bringing home the (nitrite-free) bacon
As experts call for a ban on cancer-causing additives used in processed meats, foodservice businesses are urged to engage with an issue of growing concern to consumers. By Nick Hughes. Smoked or unsmoked? Streaky or back? And most crucially of… Read More
THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Wake-up call for greenwishers
This week we are heading to Canada where the Competition Bureau has released its final guidelines on environmental claims. The guidance, designed to help businesses ensure compliance with the Competition Act when making environmental claims, includes new greenwashing provisions Read More
COMMENT: Are we ready for the weight loss revolution?
Describing food as “GLP-friendly” may be a savvy marketing tactic but it speaks to a dystopian future of which we should be wary, says Nick Hughes. Last week a press release dropped into my inbox promoting the launch of a… Read More
NET ZERO NOTEBOOK: Three … is the missing number
The scope of corporate commitments is once again in doubt. David Burrows reports. In perhaps one of the least surprising news stories of the year so far, an investigation by the NGOs Foodrise (formerly Feedback Global) and The Food Foundation… Read More
THE FRIDAY DIGEST: School food standards set for shake-up
The week’s biggest news story has sparked jubilation within the ranks of school food campaigners after persistent calls to extend free school meal provision and improve standards were finally acted upon by ministers. The Department for Education announced that from… Read More
COMMENT: CSOs the fall guys in ESG reset
PepsiCo is sugar-coating its “refined” environmental targets and it’s a bitter pill to swallow – especially for those leading its sustainability efforts. By David Burrows. “My entire life is about trade-offs,” the sustainability director at a food manufacturer told me… Read More
PLASTICS PACKAGE: Targets, tantrums and taxes
Like an oxobiodegradable beaker, Scotland’s charge on single-use cups has reportedly disappeared – but is still there somewhere (unlike PepsiCo’s reuse target). David Burrows reports. We have to start this month’s Package with PepsiCo – the latest food and drink behemoth… Read More