All Sustainability articles
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Analysis & InsightEPR adds ‘significant and unfair’ costs to businesses
It might sounds like a good idea in principle, but the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which requires manufacturers to pay for the recycling of the packaging they produce, could have a devastating effect on pubs and breweries who face paying twice to comply, operators and industry experts tell MCA
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NewsDefra must step up food supply chain planning as risks grow
The National Audit Office has warned the UK’s food supply chain risks are “increasing in likelihood and severity”
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OpinionTuscany meets Devon in family labour of love
A summer holiday postcard from Devon, featuring a Tuscan-inspired agriturismo, battered hake and curried peas in Budlieigh, and hunger and disappointment in Lympstone on Bank Holiday Sunday
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Analysis & InsightHeatwaves cost sector millions in extra energy costs
Energy use was up 19% over the summer, with each of the 30 heatwave days costing an additional £3.2m, according to new data from Zero Carbon Company. It says operators need to plan for the new normal.
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NewsThai Square to launch pizza brand
Billed as ’London’s first Thai sourdough pizza concept’, Bangkok Mama will reimagine curries, stir-fries and other classic Thai dishes as toppings
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OpinionWhat every operator should know about the climate’s impact on food and drink
David Read, founder of Prestige Purchasing, lays out the facts about food production and speculates about its impact on our sector
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Weekend PressBritain faces food shortages within months, warn farmers
Poor harvest mean sector risks not having enough money to plant next year’s crops, The Telegraph reports
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice inflation continues in July as drought concerns mount
The latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals that growing concern over the impact of prolonged heatwaves is creating uncertainty for buyers in key food categories
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InterviewsSupply chain risk ‘higher than its ever been’
As repeated heatwaves and drought create a “food supply shock” in the UK, government support for farmers and menu agility in hospitality are vital, Prestige Purchasing founder David Read tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightFood security fears grow as drought threatens harvests
The prolonged drought and extreme heat are threatening agricultural output, raising the prospect of higher food prices and greater reliance on imports, according to analysts at Shore Capital
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NewsThe Fat Duck owner grows turnover and narrows losses
The parent company of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire saw its post-tax losses fall by nearly 20% in FY25
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NewsYields of key crops ’very, very poor’ - NFU
The UK’s food supply could come under increasing pressure if drought conditions persist, the National Farmers’ Union president has warned
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NewsPM urged to intervene over EPR framework
Millions of products – such as coffee cups and takeaway containers – could switch back to single-use plastic because of “perverse consequences” of the extended producer responsibility packaging tax
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Weekend Press‘One shark and chips, please’: What you’ll be eating when cod comes off the menu
An explosion of octopus and anchovies in our seas could produce more variety at your local chippy, reports The Telegraph
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NewsRoadchef sees turnover rise in 2025
The motorway service area operator says its FY25 performance was supported by the gradual recovery of footfall following the completion of M1 roadworks, which hit turnover last year
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Interviews‘We’re Not Chasing Trends’: Benugo’s Ben Warner on coffee, supporting cultural institutions and sustainable growth
From pioneering takeaway coffee to building a £200m hospitality business across museums, parks and travel hubs, Benugo’s co-founder explains why quality, sustainability and partnerships remain at the heart of the brand’s success
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NewsMoto Hospitality delivers ‘strong operational performance’ as turnover and profit both rise
The MSA operator said that despite a ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ it was able to grow turnover to £1.12bn with pre-tax profits reaching £57m
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NewsBrewDog to launch ‘Community Champions’ bar model
New owner Tilray will relaunch the group’s Inverurie bar under the concept, which it says will give local residents and community groups a formal voice in how it is run
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OpinionOpinion: Wahaca leads the way with its sustainable credentials
Healthy and sustainable food is a necessity not a choice, even in the face of sector headwinds, argues David Read, founder of Prestige Purchasing
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NewsWadworth reports ‘highly commendable’ results despite cost pressures
The Wiltshire-based family brewer and pub operator said higher production volumes had offsett ’considerable strain’ to its cost base