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Foodservice must fight the flab
Forget the barriers and the lack of powerful policy, it’s time for action on obesity reports Amy Fetzer. You wouldn’t expect an event about a widely panned policy instrument to have an upbeat, positive vibe, but this week’s Footprint Forum:… Read More
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Sodexo & Nestlé top sustainability index
Sodexo and Nestlé have been rated the best performers in their industries by the influential Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The DJSI is based on a thorough analysis of the corporate economic, environmental and social performance of over 2,500 listed companies.… Read More
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Cage-free commitments heap pressure on caterers
A flurry of retailer commitments to source cage-free eggs represents a seismic shift for the sector and puts pressure on foodservice operators to follow suit, according to Compassion in World Farming. Major UK supermarkets and convenience chains including Tesco, Aldi,… Read More
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Will this be the breakthrough year for equal pay?
Appointing more women to senior roles has long been a priority for companies seeking to present themselves as inclusive places to work. Yet while the journey towards gender diversity in the corporate world has been steady – if a little… Read More
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Sodexo eggs to be cage-free by 2025
Sodexo has committed to sourcing only cage-free eggs across its global business by 2025. The foodservice operator said the commitment marked a major step forward in its animal welfare strategy and pledged to work with local producers, NGOs and the… Read More
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Can less meat mean more profit?
Have you heard of World Meat Free Day? Nope. Neither had I. But it was on July 13th. Oh. Cue a flurry of polls showing that people want to eat less meat and demanding more vegetarian options from us then?… Read More
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Big players sign up to paper cup manifesto
More than 45 companies, including major fast food chains and contract caterers, have signed a manifesto to increase the collection and recycling of paper cups. The issue was brought to the public’s attention in March 2016 through Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s War… Read More
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Pret’s veggie might
Pret A Manger’s pop up veggie store is like a Beyonce concert, according to chief executive Clive Schlee. “A meat free environment seems to generate an infectious positive energy,” he wrote on his blog this week. The shop is only… Read More
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Sustainable menus key to future foodservice profits
Foodservice businesses that meet growing demand for more sustainable menus stand to grow future revenues and profits, a new report has found. The Catering for Sustainability report, jointly produced by WWF-UK, Sodexo UK & Ireland and the Food Ethics Council,… Read More
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Last throw of the dice for voluntary deals?
The Courtauld Commitment is targeting big cuts in waste across the food industry, but if it fails then legislators may step in. By David Burrows. A lot rests on Courtauld 2025. The new food industry super-agreement aims to save £20… Read More