Out of Home sector news

2020 waste2zero Awards Finalists Announced
With waste remaining a constant focus of the out of home food and drink sector, we are delighted to announce that, with another year of strong entries to the waste2zero awards, the following organisations are in the running to pick…
Is Wrap’s new meat initiative a wasted opportunity?
A new food industry coalition aims to reduce meat waste and achieve net zero emissions. But a lack of foodservice representation and no focus on consumption risk diminishing its impact, says Nick Hughes.
Diners and drinkers keen to go out but sites are considered “risky”
Consumers are longing to return to cafés and restaurants but businesses will have a tough job convincing diners it’s safe, according to a series of news polls. According to the NPD Group’s Covid-19 British foodservice sentiment study, 58% of consumers…
UK’s overseas land footprint increases as demand for commodities rises
UK demand for commodities like palm oil, soya and cocoa is increasing the threat of extinction of 2,800 species, according to research by WWF and RSPB. The campaigners identified a 15% growth in the UK’s “land footprint” overseas, compared to…
Farmers should embrace tech and prepare for dietary changes
A shift to flexitarian diets, farm machinery with zero emissions, optimisation of animal feed and management of forests and natural carbon sinks are among 25 measures that could help the global agriculture sector stick to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway.…
Takeaways wasting 33% more food during lockdown
Food waste in takeaway restaurants has increased during lockdown, whilst consumers are struggling with super-sized portions and ordering more than they need, according to new research. Some £1.8bn worth of takeaway food is thrown away every year in the UK. Of…
Tensions rise over insurance claims
Trade associations representing hospitality businesses have demanded an urgent meeting with insurers. In a stern letter to the Association of British Insurers, representatives of the beer and pub sector noted how the “collective failure of insurers to step up and…
New support for food charities
The Government has announced up to £16m to provide food for those who are struggling as a result of coronavirus. The programme will provide “millions of meals” over the next 12 weeks and be delivered through charities including FareShare and…
2020 Footprint Awards Shortlist Of Foodservice Sustainability Elite Announced
The shortlist for Footprint Awards 2020 is announced, revealing the foodservice and hospitality sector’s leading responsible business initiatives. Footprint Awards remains the only initiative to honour the achievements of companies in the area of sustainability and responsible business practice in…
Covid-19 claims rejected en masse by insurers
Fewer than 1% of businesses that have claimed for business interruption insurance due to Covid-19 have received pay-outs to-date. A UKHospitality sector survey found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of businesses including pubs and restaurants have claimed, or intend to claim,…