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Analysis: Business leads the way on veggie alternatives
With a DEFRA report on cutting meat consumption mouldering in the archives, there’s no point waiting for the government to set the agenda. By Nick Hughes. In July 2013, at the height of holiday season, DEFRA quietly published a report… Read More
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Industry leaders in nutrition and wellbeing make Health & Vitality Honours 2017
The Roll of Honour for the 2017 Health & Vitality Honours has today been announced by sustainability champion Footprint, after much anticipation from the Food Industry. Now in its fifth year, the Health & Vitality Honours is the platform for… Read More
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No plans for cup tax, says Government
The Government has said it has no plans to introduce a 5p charge on disposable paper cups despite ongoing pressure from campaigners. Environment Minister, Dr Therese Coffey, suggested the Government would instead support voluntary measures by industry to increase recycling… Read More
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The power of plant-based protein
Humans need protein in order to survive, but there has to be a change in the way we currently produce and consume it if we are to protect our environment and our health, says Forum for the Future’s Simon Billing.… Read More
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Triple Bottom Line Award winners announced
THE WINNERS of the first annual Triple Bottom Line Awards for Excellence in the Supply Chain have been announced at a high profile dinner, attended by the great and good of the industry’s procurement professionals, hosted by Footprint and in… Read More
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Triple Bottom Line 15 Shortlist announced
THE FIFTEEN organisations represented in this year’s Triple Bottom Line 15 Awards for Excellence in the Supply Chain in association with Prestige Purchasing have been announced. In alphabetical order, these are as follows: Aramark BaxterStorey The Casual Dining Company… Read More
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Milk crisis comes to our doorsteps
FARMERS SUFFERING from low prices have so far targeted supermarkets with their protest but foodservice firms can’t afford to ignore the issue, writes David Burrows. The milk crisis has finally spilled over into the foodservice sector. In recent weeks retail… Read More
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Voluntary agreements won’t deliver food security
FOOD BUSINESSES want more regulation to help them tackle issues linked to sustainability, including food security. In their research for a new report, published today, WWF and the Food Ethics Council… Read More
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Government must clean up its act on litter
FOODSERVICE COMPANIES are among an influential group of campaigns, businesses and member organisations calling for an advisory committee on litter. McDonald’s, Costa Coffee, Vacherin and Pret A… Read More