By Angela Green: Mark Stop Food Waste Day Hilton launch zero-waste menus across UK hotels. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Hilton has introduced a series of zero waste and low waste menus in the UK to mark Stop Food Waste Day. According to UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report 2024*, a staggering one billion tonnes of food is wasted each year, equating to one … [Read more...]
On Stop Food Waste Day Restaurant Associates’ emphasises commitment to net zero 2030
By Angela Green: On Stop Food Waste Day Restaurant Associates' emphasises commitment to net zero 2030. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Restaurant Associates are tackling food waste with a pledge to halve waste, as part of their commitment to net zero by 2030. Approximately 33 percent of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every single year – and … [Read more...]
On Stop Food Waste Day Compass reports significant progress with food waste reduction
By Angela Green: On Stop Food Waste Day Compass reports significant progress with food waste reduction. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services With 25-30% of the world’s food produced lost or wasted* – addressing food waste has never been so important. To mark the eighth Stop Food Waste Day (24th April 2024), Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced that it has … [Read more...]
Wider adoption of ESG principles, a response to political climate
By @GraceWeaverAI: Wider adoption of ESG principles, a response to political climate. The proposition that the growing adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles by hospitality and catering businesses in the UK is a reaction to the political climate since 2019 presents an interesting hypothesis. This perspective suggests that businesses are … [Read more...]
Meet The Belfry Green Team
By Gail Aldridge, Marketing Director, The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Meet The Belfry Green Team. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics The 2020s are often referred to as “the crucial decade” - the last decade in which, if the world comes together as one global community, we have the chance to limit the impact of climate change before our window to make a … [Read more...]
Vacherin steps up reducing food waste in partnership with Silo
By Angela Green: Vacherin steps up reducing food waste in partnership with Silo. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Vacherin has launched a chef-focused sustainability initiative in partnership with renowned chef and restaurateur Doug McMaster and his team at the no-waste restaurant Silo. The Silo Stages project is designed to accelerate the specialist London … [Read more...]
Azzurri releases sustainability report showing cuts in GHG emissions
By Angela Green: Azzurri releases sustainability report showing cuts in GHG emissions. Azzurri Group, the Italian casual dining operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has launched its third annual Sustainable Dining Report. During FY23, the company delivered a strong financial performance, opened additional restaurants, and expanded its brands’ retail … [Read more...]
Government, UN, media, and business leaders gather for food and climate summit
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...]
Authentic social responsibility culture
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: Authentic social responsibility culture. In the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Social Responsibility aspect for hospitality and catering businesses is increasingly pivotal. This essay explores how a strategy of authentic and transparent Social Responsibility, when deeply ingrained in a … [Read more...]
ESG 2024 a priority for stakeholders
By Grace Weaver AI. @GraceWeaverAI: ESG 2024 a priority for stakeholders. In 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles will become even more increasingly significant for businesses including those in the business of hospitality and catering. This importance arises from the growing recognition that sustainable and ethical practices are not just … [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...]
Sustainability making inroads to business culture: The H&C News Sustainability Roundtable 2023, in Partnership with Meiko UK
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Sustainability making inroads to business culture: The H&C News Sustainability Roundtable 2023, in Partnership with Meiko UK. 2023 has witnessed extreme weather across our planet all too frequently, climate change is irrefutably underway, and alongside that comes a responsibility for everyone to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. The … [Read more...]
Small Acts, Global Impact – Catalysing Climate Change Solutions, this month at The Dorchester
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI The global hospitality and catering industry serves as a critical intersection between cultures, economies, and the environment. As such our industry possesses a profound potential to influence the course of our planet's ecological future. As we confront the formidable challenge of climate change, it becomes increasingly clear … [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...]
Data-driven decisions in menu optimisation
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Proposition The restaurant industry is dynamic with success hinging on innovation that sits well with customers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can add significant value to restaurants, with AI shining particularly brightly in menu optimisation. The evolution of menu design and presentation to enhance … [Read more...]