Delivery and takeaway sales ride high for restaurant and pub groups in August
Managed restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales were close to treble their pre-pandemic levels in August, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
NFU report urges government to back British food at home and abroad
The NFU is calling for a commitment from government that Britain’s food production will not slip below its current level of 60% self-sufficiency, alongside greater ambition in promoting British food at home and abroad to aid food security.
UK meat sector rises to the challenge of climate change, farm to fork
In June 2020, WRAP launched ‘Meat in a Net Zero world’, with 40 stakeholders across the UK meat production and supply chain collaborating with WRAP, and pledging to make the UK meat industry one of the most efficient and sustainable in the world.
‘Government needs to legislate for consistent recycling labelling’, claims OPRL
As the Environment Bill resumes its passage in the House of Lords, the UK’s world-leading resource and recycling labelling not-for-profit is calling for a single design to be adopted for the Government’s proposed mandatory recycling labelling.
Co-op announces new partnership with Amazon
Co-op has announced plans to accelerate its e-commerce strategy and drive rapid growth in the market for community-based home deliveries, with a new partnership with Amazon and an acceleration of Starship robot deliveries.
Waitrose to eliminate an estimated 40 million plastic bags per year
From September 27, all new Waitrose.com deliveries and in-store collections will be “bagless” – eliminating an estimated 40 million plastic bags per year. The move will coincide with the reinstatement of into-home deliveries, with drivers once again able to assist customers with heavy lifting and unpacking. Alternatively, customers can bring their shopping into the home […]
Morrisons Launches Move Towards UK’s First ‘Zero Waste’ Stores
Morrisons is launching a move towards the UK’s first six ‘zero waste’ stores in Edinburgh* which will have the ability to operate with zero waste by 2025 – either from the store itself or from the customers who shop at that store. If successful, the ‘zero waste’ store format will be rolled out to all […]
Big brands and everyday essentials in reusable packaging: Loop launches in Tesco stores
Tesco has launched a ground-breaking way for its customers to shop that allows them to buy a wide range of food, drink, household and beauty products in reusable and durable packaging.
CGA’s MealMetrics service suggests restaurants, pubs and bars are widening menus
Research from the CGA has suggested that many hospitality venues are expanding their menus and growing starter, side and dessert sales as trading restrictions loosen.
Foodservice Packaging Association comments on UK plastics tax
The Foodservice Packaging Association has commented on issues of clarification surrounding VAT and taxing in relation to the UK’s plastic tax.
