By Angela Green: Government, UN, media, and business leaders gather for food and climate summit. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Leaders from the UK Government, the United Nations, media, and businesses joined Compass Group UK & Ireland at a climate summit last week alongside the launch of the company’s landmark Climate Transition Plan. The … [Read more...]
Market leaders lead through authentic ESG
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Market leaders lead through authentic ESG. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are increasingly becoming the cornerstones of business strategies with market leading businesses. In hospitality and catering their adoption not only represents a marked shift towards sustainable and ethical practices but also … [Read more...]
Scottish conservation groups accuse Salmon Scotland of blatant greenwashing
The conservation and community groups, WildFish and Coastal Communities Network Scotland (CCN), have today submitted a detailed dossier and complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over claims made by the Scottish salmon farming industry trade body, Salmon Scotland. The complaint details the extensive use of the term ‘sustainable’ by Salmon Scotland in … [Read more...]
Belfast enters Global Destinations Sustainability Index Top 10
A white paper released at the UKinbound Annual Convention in Belfast reveals how a pioneering partnership between Green Tourism, Visit Belfast, and Belfast City Council helped propel Northern Ireland’s capital into the Global Destinations Sustainability Index Top 10. The report, Sustainable tourism for cities and stakeholders, and the Belfast model for success, is co-authored … [Read more...]
Sustainable water policy, a win-win for both the industry and the planet
By Angela Green The hospitality and catering industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy, but it also exerts significant pressure on our water resources. From hotels and restaurants to catering services, sports event venues, and conferences this sector relies heavily on water for various operations, from food preparation to cleaning and guest services. As concerns … [Read more...]
Tackling food and energy waste in hospitality and catering
Tackling food and energy waste is a growing issue for the hospitality industry, not only from an environmental perspective but also from an economic and social standpoint. Each year, millions of tons of food are wasted in the UK, and a significant portion of this waste originates from hospitality. To address this challenge more effectively, the industry can implement a … [Read more...]
Sustainable hospitality design doesn’t mean sacrificing style
By Katherine Price Multiple hospitality establishments in recent years have shown that approaching refurbishments, fit-outs and interior design with sustainability as a priority doesn’t mean sacrificing style, such as Chantelle Nicholson’s Apricity, Doug McMaster’s Silo and the Conduit private member’s club. Following the news last month that we are now set to … [Read more...]
World Oceans Day sees chefs enable guest rethink on sustainable dining
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Today is World Oceans Day, a moment for activism and consumerism to unite across the world and discuss how to protect our oceans. The UN’s World Oceans Day theme this year is Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing. Relais & Châteaux’ are celebrating their sixth year of participating, each year with a … [Read more...]
Parkwood Leisure increases sustainability drive across entire site portfolio
By Angela Green Parkwood Leisure is launching a new initiative to reduce the use of single-use cups at 60+ facilities across England and Wales. From 1st July, customers will be encouraged to use reusable cups at all sites, which includes leisure centres, theatres, golf courses, and outdoor activity centres. Reusable cups will also be available to purchase at each … [Read more...]
Genetic Technology Bill becomes law
By Pat Thomas, Director, Beyond GM: Genetic Technology Bill becomes law. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill became law late yesterday afternoon. This means it will now be legal to grow and sell gene edited foods in England. I sum it up this way: “The Genetic Technology Act has a single beneficiary – the biotech industry. It removes meaningful regulatory … [Read more...]
Compass records 36% reduction in emissions from animal proteins
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Compass records 36% reduction in emissions from animal proteins. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has reported a 36% absolute reduction in emissions from animal proteins, following its first 18 months of targeted climate action, equating to a reduction of 88,388 tCO2e. This … [Read more...]
Wheat and corn prices soar as Russia exits deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Wheat and corn prices soar as Russia exits deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine. Wheat and corn prices have soared worldwide after news hit commodity markets that Russia is pulling back on their agreement to allow grain exports through the Black Sea from Ukraine. Without warning Russia announced on Saturday it was … [Read more...]
What is greenwashing and why you need to avoid it
By Katherine Price, Sustainability Editor, H&C News: What is greenwashing and why you need to avoid it. It’s been an interesting month in the climate space, with environmental protesters hitting the headlines for targeting a Van Gogh painting, a Rolex store in London, the milk industry and the QE2 Bridge – just to name a few. Meanwhile, the UN has been … [Read more...]
‘It needs to be back on the agenda’: has hospitality’s plastic wave rolled back post-pandemic?
By Katherine Price, Sustainability Editor, H&C News: ‘It needs to be back on the agenda’: has hospitality’s plastic wave rolled back post-pandemic? Despite successful campaigns and increasing customer awareness in recent years of the need to combat the rising tide of unnecessary single-use plastic and packaging, the Covid-19 pandemic was inevitably going … [Read more...]
Government poll confirms eating out tops consumer cut backs on budget day, will the chancellor act?
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Government poll confirms eating out tops consumer cut backs on budget day, will the chancellor act? One in five Britons now say they have found themselves forced to make cut backs to their essential food item spending since last November, according to new polling by YouGov. Among the lowest income households, those earning … [Read more...]