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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Jan- 2020 -20 JanuaryCatering Companies
Green and Fortune wins third London contract
Green and Fortune has announced it will be the exclusive operator of all hospitality and retail catering services at Central Hall Westminster. The hospitality reform has signed a contract with the London-based conference venue, and will begin its role on 1 March 2020. It will now cater for all corporate…
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6 JanuaryComment
How the blue planet effect is greening the hospitality industry 2010-2030
At the start of a new decade it seems only fitting to look back on the previous decade and forward to the next. If there is one defining movement of the last ten years, it’s got to be a growing concern for the environment and how we transition to doing…
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Dec- 2019 -10 DecemberFood and Drink
Half of consumers want more meat-free meals, survey finds
Over half (51%) of diners would like more meat-free options when eating out and over seven in 10 (71%) would like more healthy options, according to a new survey from Nestlé Professional. The report, ‘Balancing Plates: Navigating consumer dining demands in 2020’ surveyed 1,000 consumers in the UK and also…
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10 DecemberAnalysis
Year in review: trends and predictions for the hospitality sector
The UK hospitality sector continues to be an exciting industry to operate in. Up against a range of headwinds, not least the challenges of sustained political and economic uncertainty, the sector continues to prove its durability. In our Hospitality Index, we asked owners and operators of restaurants, pubs and bars…
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4 DecemberAdvice
Traceability: The rise of the conscious consumer
In today’s age, consumers are now looking to extend their consideration for the world beyond their own households and are adopting small changes in behaviour. The rise in the number of dedicated food-related campaigns such as British Food Fortnight and Seafood Week highlights the need for companies to support products…
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2 DecemberRestaurants
Barboun to open in Shoreditch
A new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar is set to open in Shoreditch this month. Chef Hus Vedat is behind the launch of Barboun, whose name is taken from the Turkish name for red mullet, and the kitchen will be led by Fezile Ozalgan. Ozalgan will use Vedat’s “philosophy” of…
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Nov- 2019 -26 NovemberFood and Drink
Olive+Squash open new London site
Sustainable lunch spot olive+squash has announced the launch of its second site in Chancery Lane. The opening comes three years after the launch of their inaugural site opposite Monument Station. The latest New Street Square site will offer ethical and bespoke salads, wraps and soups, all made from sustainable and…
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18 NovemberAdvice
Food waste leaves a bad taste: how kitchen technology saves thousands of pounds worth of waste
Tackling the huge amounts of food waste generated by the hospitality industry is the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment. The last 12 months in particular have seen a growing awareness within food businesses of all sizes of the impact the staggering 920,000 tonnes of food that’s thrown away…
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11 NovemberPeople
Paul UK appoints Mark Hilton as new CEO
French bakery and patisserie chain Paul has appointed Mark Hilton as its new chief executive officer. Hilton succeeds Jean- Michel Orieux as CEO, who stepped down last year, taking on the role of non-executive director with Paul International. Hilton’s new role focuses on driving growth of the brand throughout the…
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7 NovemberAwards & Events
Wiltshire pub named ‘most eco-friendly’ food business
The Wheatsheaf has been named as ‘Business of the Year’ at the SRA’s annual Food Made Good awards, which aim to honour Britain’s environmentally friendly businesses amongst the hospitality sector. The Berkshire pub was recognised as a leader in sustainable hospitality, having achieved the highest score in the Food Made…
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