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  • The single-use substitution scandal (Part II)

    The single-use substitution scandal (Part II)

    An ongoing obsession with plastic over other single-use materials risks undermining plans for a circular economy. Three years on from Blue Planet it’s time for some blue sky thinking, says David Burrows. This time last year, Footprint ran a story:… Read More

  • Pandemic brings work pattern problems

    Pandemic brings work pattern problems

    Remote working brings big environmental and financial benefits but employers mustn’t underestimate the long-term risks to people’s mental wellbeing. David Burrows reports. “You’re so lucky.” It is a comment friends old and new have made to me down the years… Read More

  • A new dawn for hospital catering?

    A new dawn for hospital catering?

    Previous attempts at overhauling hospital food have failed to improve quality, sustainability and standards. Can Prue Leith’s review succeed where others have failed? Nick Hughes reports. “When the members of the panel agreed to take part in this review, there… Read More

  • High tech or farming wild?

    High tech or farming wild?

    Is the future of food production reliant on drones, gene editing and vertical farms? Or is it about regenerative farming that mimics nature? It’s probably a bit of both, finds Nick Hughes. We’re going to hear a lot about “net… Read More

  • Net zero nothingness

    Net zero nothingness

    Foodservice companies have been shy in speaking publicly about their carbon reduction plans. That needs to change in 2021, says David Burrows. Twelve months from now the COP26 UN climate change conference will take place in Glasgow. There is already… Read More

  • Opinion: McDonald’s is bullish on British beef but coy about chicken

    Opinion: McDonald’s is bullish on British beef but coy about chicken

    A new campaign to show the fast food chain’s commitment to UK and Irish ingredients raises concerns about its policy on poultry, says David Burrows.  McDonald’s UK & Ireland has launched a new map showing customers where its UK ingredients… Read More

  • Political Print: Is blue still the colour of the food industry?

    Political Print: Is blue still the colour of the food industry?

    The government’s tin-eared response to the pandemic and Brexit has left question marks over the Conservative’s long-term appeal to businesses, argues Nick Hughes. There was a time not so long ago when the food supply chain was largely gilded in… Read More

  • Is fraudulent food back on the menu?

    Is fraudulent food back on the menu?

    The latest official assessment warns that criminals remain active in UK supply chains. Experts believe Brexit and covid will only increase the risk to businesses. Nick Hughes reports. Why are we talking about this now? The Food Standards Agency (FSA)… Read More

  • PLASTICS PACKAGE: WHAT IS PLASTIC?

    PLASTICS PACKAGE: WHAT IS PLASTIC?

    This month’s Package is considering a rebrand as the battle over definitions gets dirty. By David Burrows There’s a bit of a to-do going on in Brussels currently as the Single-use Plastics (SUP) Directive is unpacked and picked through. “…… Read More

  • Hospitality could benefit from covid health kick

    Hospitality could benefit from covid health kick

    Demand for healthy food, drink and leisure activities will be greater than ever, according to Barclays. David Burrows reports. Pre-covid forecasts suggested leisure and hospitality businesses could gobble up £19.3bn of additional “wellness-related business revenue” come 2023. But Barclays Corporate… Read More