Sustainability
Our coverage of how restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and catering companies are responding to environmental expectations from customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Whether you’re building a greener supply chain, switching to low-impact ingredients, or tracking sector benchmarks, we deliver reporting that connects sustainability to the realities of foodservice operations. Expect case studies, policy updates, and commercial insight tailored to operators and F&B leaders.
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyAwards & Events
Bord Bia launches sustainable BBQ campaign
Irish Food Board, Bord Bia, and Irish Beef have announced a partnership with two London chefs who are said to be advocates of sustainably produced beef and cooking over live fire. The partnership is part of their annual BBQ campaign. Nick Fitzgerald of Tacos Padre, based in Borough Market, and…
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14 JulyCatering Companies
Levy UK+I extends contract with The O2 arena
Levy UK and Ireland (UK+I), the sports and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced a five-year extension to its current contract with The O2 arena. The contract will continue to see Levy UK+I continue to serve food and drink experiences at The O2. Core to the…
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13 JulyPeople
St Ermin’s Hotel appoints new executive head chef
St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster has announced the appointment of Paolo Sanapo as the venue’s executive head chef, who is said to have a “rich and diverse” culinary background and a number of awards from across the globe. It is reported that Sanapo has already begun extensive menu development across…
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13 JulyCatering Companies
Hibernian Football Club appoints Elior Catering Group
Contract caterer, Elior, has received the catering contract at Hibernian Football Club, a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh. The contract is reportedly worth a “significant” eight figure sum over the course of a nine-year term. In addition, the agreement will see Elior working with the club to “deliver…
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6 JulyFood and Drink
Greggs launches its first Eco-Shop
Greggs, a British bakery chain, has announced its new Eco-Shop, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of operations. The new Eco-Shop, which has opened at Great Billing, Northampton, will test “innovative solutions and initiatives aimed at delivering real progress in reducing the environmental impact of the company’s operations”. The launch…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneFood and Drink
Levy acquires 50% stakes in Peppermint
Levy, a sports and hospitality caterer that is part of Compass Group UK, has acquired a 50% stake in bars and events business Peppermint. The news follows on from its partnership over the past year which saw Peppermint bring its drinks-led support to venues across the Levy portfolio including Tottenham…
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24 JuneRestaurants
Canteen Collective launches £400,000 investment round to aid expansion
Canteen Collective, a hospitality group with a focus on sustainability, has launched a £400,000 investment round to “help drive forward its ambitious growth plans”. The London-headquartered business, which is on target to turnover £2.5m this year, has said it is set to more than double its revenues by 2025 as…
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15 JuneRestaurants
McDonald’s UK&I joins Zero Carbon Forum
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has joined the Zero Carbon Forum as part of its efforts to achieve net zero. According to the group, the non-profit’s mission is to “empower its members to reach sustainability targets by working together at pace and as a united industry effort”. The news follows the…
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14 JuneEducation
Calorie labelling included in CIEH Food Safety Conference 2022 agenda
Obesity and how it is being targeted by initiatives such as calorie labelling on menus is reportedly one of the many issues that will be discussed at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 2022 Food Safety Conference. The conference will take place across two half-days and aims to “offer…
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14 JunePeople
KFC UK&I welcomes back Meg Farren as GM
KFC UK and Ireland has announced that Meghan Farren will be returning to KFC in the role of general manager (GM). It said Farren’s “unrivalled ability to inspire the distinctive disruption synonymous with the KFC brand” – whilst delivering year on year sales growth – makes her the “perfect” next…
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