Out of Home News Analysis
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The price of ending cheap foreign labour
Following the government’s announcement of a new immigration policy designed to exclude “low-skilled” migrants, Nick Hughes says we might all miss their contribution to the economy when they’re no longer here. Some years ago, after graduating from university, I spent… Read More
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Food waste figures don’t tell the full story
While it might not yet have the headline data to prove it, Wrap argues the foodservice industry is making progress in the battle to limit food waste, writes Nick Hughes On the face of it, Wrap’s latest food waste figures… Read More
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A fly in the ointment of novel foods?
New laws are being designed to accelerate the growth of novel foods, including algae, insects and cultured meat, but will Brexit put the brakes on things? Novelty can contribute substantially to the success of a restaurant or catering company, offering… Read More
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The hunt for soya substitutes
Use of sustainable soya in animal feed is rising, but farmers are hoping that alternatives emerge sooner rather than later. David Burrows reports. “Use of soya is maybe five or 10 times more than palm oil but the attention companies… Read More
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Reusable revolution puts packaging industry in a spin
The FPA’s environment seminar made for uncomfortable listening for some members, but by addressing the question of whether the future is in reusable packaging the industry has shown an openness to change, writes Nick Hughes. ‘To reuse or single use… Read More
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Analysis: Land-use report proposes ‘urgent’ emissions-reduction measures
In its first ever in-depth report on UK agricultural policies, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) recommends far-reaching action on diets and food waste prevention. Nick Hughes reports. Why has the CCC produced this report now? The committee says the… Read More
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Foodservice the laggard in ‘decade of failure’ on palm oil
WWF’s latest scorecard on sustainable palm oil isn’t all bad news, but food chains, caterers and pubs should be ashamed of their record, says David Burrows. Ten years ago WWF started assessing the palm oil sourcing strategies of leading food… Read More
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Food labels should show calorie burn
Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make “healthier” dietary choices, according to research led by Loughborough… Read More
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Unconvincing Villiers leaves more questions than answers
The appearance of DEFRA secretary of state Theresa Villiers at a recent conference for UK farmers didn’t provide the clarity or reassurance the food industry is seeking for life in a post-EU world, writes Nick Hughes. When she took to… Read More
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2020 vision
The dawn of a new decade is set to mark another step change in the importance food businesses place on operating responsibly. Here, three experts offer their take on the issues that will dominate the sustainability agenda in 2020. Looking… Read More