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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Oct- 2024 -3 OctoberSponsored
Two thirds of hospitality businesses yet to implement major food waste change
From 31 March 2025, new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, being brought in under the Environment Act 2021, will require all businesses with 10 or more employees to separate dry mixed recyclables and food waste from their general waste, prior to collection from their premises. The survey of 250 hospitality businesses, conducted…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberNews
Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group
Keenan Recycling, the provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has secured its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with Heart with Smart Group, who are the sole franchisee operator of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK. It said this partnership marks a “major step forward” in the company’s growth…
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27 SeptemberCatering Companies
JPC partners with Castell Howell Foods
Just Perfect Catering (JPC) has partnered with Castell Howell Foods to develop a Sustainable Supplier Network. Through the new network the group will identify and promote Welsh suppliers with strong sustainability credentials, including carbon reduction plans and biodiversity initiatives, and who contribute to Wales’ culture and heritage. JPC is Wales…
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25 SeptemberAdvice
How ghost kitchens are leading the charge in sustainable dining
In recent years, the food delivery industry has witnessed a rise in ghost kitchens. These delivery-only restaurants without traditional dining spaces are not only revolutionising food service, but are also paving the way for more sustainable practices in the culinary world. The sustainability edge of ghost kitchens By their very…
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20 SeptemberFeatures
The implications of Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy Act
The Visitor Levy Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 and received Royal Assent shortly after in July, grants local councils the authority to implement a tax on overnight accommodation, commonly referred to as a “visitor levy” or “tourist tax”. This new legislation represents a significant…
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12 SeptemberRestaurants
UberEats partners with Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan
UberEats, in the latest iteration of its Hosts series, has partnered with Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan to launch one of its “most sustainable” menus in the UK. The menu has been developed solely using ingredients grown on Rogan’s farm, ‘Our Farm’, in the Cartmel Valley in the Lake District…
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12 SeptemberPeople
Adnams chairman steps down amid health concerns
Suffolk-based hospitality group Adnams has announced that chairman Jonathan Adnams has stepped down from his role with immediate effect due to health reasons. The news comes after he initially informed members of his possible retirement at the company’s last Annual General Meeting. As a result, the board “unanimously” agreed that…
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4 SeptemberNews
Lexington Catering extends contract with London Business School
Lexington Catering has announced that it has extended its contract with London Business School (LBS) for another five years from 1 January 2025. The partnership with LBS has been built on a foundation of shared values and understanding of the school’s needs. The contract is valued at £29m over the…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustRestaurants
Caulders Garden Centre to open new 300-seat restaurant
Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, is set to build a new 300-seat restaurant following a £1.5m investment. The new restaurant will be more than double the size of the existing restaurant overlooking Campsie Hills and will create at least an additional 30 jobs for the area. As part of Caulders…
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28 AugustPubs and Bars
Dronfield Woodhouse pub The Miners Arms closes for £310k refurb
Dronfield Woodhouse pub The Miners Arms has shut its doors in order to undergo a £310,000 refurbishment. The refurbishment is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and new licensee Jon Church, who comes from Meadowhead and has worked in pubs around Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for the past 20…
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