Local sourcing
Study reveals support for local sourcing by Scotland’s public sector and NHS.
A NEW independent project has revealed there is strong support from Scotland’s public sector and NHS Scotland to source fresh produce locally. The “Sustainable Food and… Read More
Sustainability begins at home – but can’t end there
SHOULD SCOTLAND vote to break away from the United Kingdom in 2014 it would take a well-stocked national larder with it. There are few countries that boast the same diversity of natural food and drink as Scotland so it’s little… Read More
Food security and local sourcing key future trends says FCSI
LESS THAN half of consultants believe that caterers are taking sustainability seriously. Thats according to FCSI UK & Irelands first insight report – A Taste of the Future which launched today, giving a look into the future of foodservice.… Read More
Provenance prevails
THE MAIN priority for consumers when buying meat or poultry is provenance not price. More than half of consumers (59%) prefer to buy UK-sourced meat and poultry compared to imported meat. Meanwhile, price is the main consideration for… Read More
Best of British
British sourcing is a great idea but is that all it is? Are suppliers and operators doing anything to promote it or has the idea degenerated into a cliché? Footprint asked some major movers and shakers in the food chain… Read More
Foodservice Footprint Issue 4 – Winter 2010
Sustainability is a vast subject and it is very difficult not to opine on the amounts of information we receive on a daily basis. For this reason we feel it is important for us to remind ourselves every now and… Read More
Can restaurants support UK sustainability efforts?
Sustainability is all about sourcing locally. Sourcing good quality local produce is hard work as you have to go out and find it – it doesn’t always come to you. It is a long process, but one which over the… Read More