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Does good nutrition start in the soil?
The science linking healthy soils with healthy bodies is becoming ever more compelling. Will it be the epiphany that pushes nature-friendly farming into the mainstream? By Nick Hughes. Eating carrots is good for us. As dietary statements go, this is…
Campaigners up the ante on nitrites
In a strongly-worded letter to the health secretary, experts have called for warning labels on nitrite-cured meats and funding for alternatives, as evidence grows of their harm. By Nick Hughes. Campaigners against the use of nitrites in ham and bacon…
The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 waste2zero Awards
The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announced the Shortlist for the 2025 cycle of waste2zero, the awards scheme that recognises excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector. Among the…
Has mandatory calorie labelling worked?
It was hoped the policy would reduce the calorie content of products being sold in out of home venues in England but new research points to an underwhelming impact. By Nick Hughes. Counting calories. Three and a half years after…
Deforestation, dodgy green claims and delays
New EU laws relating to green claims and deforestation do not mean food businesses can relax.
Health leads the charge for data transparency
While Defra gets bogged down in the minutiae of environmental data, a conference heard how mandatory reporting of healthy food sales is powering ahead. By Nick Hughes. Steady as she goes. When Boris Johnson’s government launched the food data transparency…
The 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
Leaders from across the drinks industry were at the OXO2 on London’s South Bank last night as businesses came together to recognise the work the industry has done to make a positive impact to sustainability in the On Trade drinks…
Reynolds and Eagle land in Defra
A Cabinet reshuffle has resulted in changes to the ministerial team at a crucial time for food, nature and environment regulations. By David Burrows. Emma Reynolds is the new secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs following Prime…
The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards
The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses. The Drinks Sustainability Awards, brought to you by Footprint and…
Aquaculture needs a sentience shock
Rapid expansion of fish farming has left animal welfare laws struggling to keep up, but scientists are striving to stop trillions of animals suffering. By David Burrows. “We’re at a moment when governments are deciding to invest in this [aquaculture]…