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  • A fowl day for foodservice

    A fowl day for foodservice

    Caterers, foodservice and hospitality companies enjoyed positive PR from committing to source ‘better chicken’ but none look set to meet their 2026 target. By David Burrows. The Chicken Track report published this week by Compassion in World Farming assesses how food businesses committed… Read More

  • Taxes and tough regulation will reduce environmental and health impacts of food: report 

    Taxes and tough regulation will reduce environmental and health impacts of food: report 

    The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report led by the University of Reading. The Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet report highlights how the existing soft… Read More

  • Fish finds more growth to pass poultry

    Fish finds more growth to pass poultry

    Chicken has been the king of proteins in recent years but not this year: aquaculture and wild catch will “dethrone poultry” as the growth leader, according to Rabobank’s animal protein outlook 2025. “In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability… Read More

  • Packaging 2025: more paper, more AI and more reuse 

    Packaging 2025: more paper, more AI and more reuse 

    Experts predict what’s set to be hot in the packaging world this year as companies adapt to new laws, embrace technology and supply sustainable solutions. By David Burrows. Brands will continue to switch to fibre-based packaging this year to ‘mitigate… Read More

  • Methane reporting and reduction a ‘blind spot’ for supermarkets

    Methane reporting and reduction a ‘blind spot’ for supermarkets

    None of the world’s top 20 largest food retailers reports its methane emissions, or has a reduction target for the powerful greenhouse gas. However, most do recognise the impact methane emissions have on climate change. “Food retailers are ignoring the… Read More

  • Organic wine – consumer concerns over chemicals driving sales 

    Organic wine – consumer concerns over chemicals driving sales 

    Consumers are increasingly seeking out wines produced with limited amounts of chemical inputs, according to new market research. Producers are also turning to organic systems in a bid to future-proof supplies in the face of the climate and nature crises.… Read More

  • FAO’s guidelines for sustainable aquaculture have sidelined sentience

    FAO’s guidelines for sustainable aquaculture have sidelined sentience

    Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, with its growth driven by protein demand, scientific progress, technological innovations and investment.  However, meeting demand with sustainable supply is proving tricky. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read More

  • DATAPOINT

    DATAPOINT

    This week Datapoint examines BPA which although being banned looks to be with us for some time to come, the proportion of companies that will no longer be in CSRD scope following European Commission proposal, Brazil’s National School Feeding Programme… Read More

  • Wahaca: ‘less but better’ meat to reduce emissions by 9%

    Wahaca: ‘less but better’ meat to reduce emissions by 9%

    Mexican chain beefs up its regenerative sourcing to slim down its total carbon footprint. David Burrows reports. Carbon cuts. Two years ago, in April 2023, Wahaca announced significant changes to its menu on the back of its carbon labelling scheme. Menus at the… Read More

  • Allergen information should be provided in writing

    Allergen information should be provided in writing

    Businesses will be expected to provide written allergen information to customers when serving non-prepacked food as part of newly published allergens guidance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said written information should be available alongside a conversation between servers and customers about… Read More