Foodservice Footprint
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Foodservice told to commit to British farmers
COMPANIES IN THE foodservice sector must commit to British farmers and pay them a fairer price for their milk. That’s according to the Dairy Coalition, which has warned that milk supply could be jeoparised if no progress is made on… Read More
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Scientists consider new GM wheat trial
THE INTEREST around genetically modified (GM) crops is continuing to rise with reports that scientists at Rothamsted are mulling over a proposal to apply for permission to replicate its GM trial of wheat plants engineered to repel aphids. Farmers… Read More
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Doctors back soda tax
DOCTORS BELIEVE that a tax on sugary drinks will help to tackle the obesity crisis. Academy of Medical Royal Colleges also calls for better standards of hospital food In an extensive report, published today February 18th, the Academy of… Read More
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3663 launches waste service
FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTOR 3663 has launched a new scheme to help its customers achieve zero waste to landfill. The “3663 Zero” scheme, run in partnership with waste management company SITA UK, will allow customers to have all their waste and… Read More
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Forward Features for Footprint
Footprint is published on the 18th day of every month (not in July or December). The magazine focuses on news analysis, features and comment from across the foodservice and hospitality sectors. All aspects of sustainability are covered, including environment,… Read More
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Global campaign to cut “foodprint”
RESTAURANTS, PUBS and hotels are being encouraged to limit menu choices and introduce flexible portioning as part of a new global campaign to cut food waste. Those… Read More
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Companies rewarded in first ever Health & Vitality Honours
LEADING PERSONALITIES from the foodservice and hospitality industries, including the likes of Raymond Blanc OBE, LACA’s Anne Bull and Westminster Kingsway’s Gary Hunter, teamed-up with health and nutrition expert Dr Susan Jebb and Sodexo Health Ambassador Matt Dawson MBE to… Read More
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Push for GM continues
THE ENVIRONMENT Secretary, Owen Paterson, used his speech at the Oxford Farming Conference to once-again promote the role of genetically modified (GM) foods. Paterson, who in December said GM would be a good thing highlighted the growing number of… Read More
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Nutrition trends going wrong way
THE GOVERNMENT has published its annual Family Food survey, which campaigners say shows worrying trends in terms of nutrition. The survey provides statistics on food purchases by type of food and also estimates of nutrient content. Most concerning… Read More