Success stories

The Only Way is Up – Fresh Direct partners with vertical farming pioneers to boost supply chain sustainability
Fresh Direct has partnered with vertical farming pioneers, Fischer Farms to launch a range of British-grown herbs and leafy greens, giving foodservice customers access to high quality, locally-produced fresh produce. The partnership aims to improve supply chain sustainability with products currently…

Sustainability initiatives key to attracting and retrieving hospitality staff
Better sustainability credentials and communication could hold the key for hospitality operators to attract staff, reduce turnover and ultimately increase retention, according to a report from leading food service technology provider, Nutritics, and hospitality data and insights consultancy CGA by NIQ. The report, Sustainability…

Free Trade Agreement brings exciting opportunities for New Zealand beef into the UK Foodservice market
New Zealand’s only 100% farmer owned red meat co-operative, with over 5,000 farmer shareholders, has spoken out on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which came into force Wednesday 31st May 2023. Under the FTA, the UK – which…

Sustainability still a priority for cash-strapped Brits when eating out
Better sustainability credentials and communication could hold the key for hospitality operators to tap into an audience of more than 37 million eco-conscious Brits, according to a report from leading food service technology provider, Nutritics, and hospitality data and insights consultancy CGA…

Parkdean Resorts renews David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous pledge for nature
As part of its commitment to care for its parks, people, and planet, Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, has reaffirmed its support for the David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous Pledge for Nature, accelerating the ongoing nature and wildlife…

Fast growing tech firm launches knowledge labs, expert sustainability consultancy arm
Leading food software (SaaS) company, Nutritics, has launched a brand new sustainability consultancy arm, Knowledge Labs from Nutritics. Knowledge Labs will provide Hospitality and Food Service (HaFS) operators with expert advice and support across a range of topics central to…

Net Zero Now and Loopcycle collaborate to support operators on the road to Sustainability
Loopcycle and Net Zero Now are partnering to support customers with their sustainability goals. Net Zero Now provides hospitality businesses with all the tools to start their journey towards Net Zero and a standard against which to certify those that do. The netzero.restaurant platform provides businesses…

Parkdean Resorts introduces new energy-saving initiatives
Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, has introduced a trio of new energy-saving initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to caring for its people, parks and planet, reducing its environmental impact while also driving cost savings. The…

Red Engine becomes latest Operator to join Loopcycle platform
Red Engine, the company behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle has become the latest commercial kitchen operator to join product traceability platform and 2022 Waste2Zero Award nominee Loopcycle, building a digital ecosystem in which valuable equipment is traced, managed…

Talking Talent: Making Hospitality Careers More Compelling
The hospitality industry is in the midst of a staffing crisis. This has worsened over the last few years due to Brexit and Covid, to the point that one in eight food sector roles is now vacant[1]. As a result,…
