Environmental, Social & Governance

The food and drink sector has been buzzing with appointment activity in October. Image: Getty / Wasan Tita

People on the move

October food and drink appointments round-up

By Gwen Ridler

October has been chocked full of senior appointments in the food and drink manufacturing industry. We track the people on the move in the past month in this round-up of senior hires in the sector.

Brands can select an area of sustainability authentic to them, as research suggests no one area holds particular sway with Brits. Credit: Getty/K Neville

Short read

How to win in sustainability

By Bethan Grylls

Although UK consumers want to make sustainable decisions when it comes to their food shop, consumers say it’s too difficult to identify a sustainable product.

Collaboration is key to prevent the end of the industry by 2030. Image: FDF

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Sustainability action needed now or there will be no industry by 2030

By Gwen Ridler

Food and drink firms need to collaborate and take action now to become more sustainable, or there won’t be an industry by 2030, members of industry were warned at the launch of the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF’s) Ambition 2030 sustainability strategy.

EPR aims to accelerate the move towards more circular economy principles within packaging. Credit: Getty / Filonmar

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Producer group to be created ahead of EPR rollout

By William Dodds

The appointment of a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to support with the rollout of new extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation has been confirmed by ministers.

ProVeg UK wants to provide primary school students with more information about how food choices impact the environment. Credit: Getty / 10'000 Hours

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Kids set to learn about the climate impact of food

By William Dodds

Non-profit ProVeg UK has created a series of national curriculum adherent lessons aimed at educating primary school children about the environmental impact of the food they eat.

Organic food and drink sales outperformed conventional products in the year to 25 August 2024. Image credit: Getty / alle12

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Organic outperforms conventional food market

By Gwen Ridler

Organic food and drink outperformed the conventional market in the past year, as the sector ‘bounced back’ from the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis.

AHDB’s 'Cover Crop Champions' will provide independent feedback on practical trials. Credit: Getty/mvburling

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AHDB leads UK cover crop research project

By Bethan Grylls

A network on regional cover crop champions have been appointed across the UK to address complications associated with this farming technique and share lessons.

Future state planning is a strategic blueprint that guides an industry on emissions reduction targets. Credit: Getty / vm

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Decarbonisation in F&B: The critical role of future state planning

By Lis Thodberg

Lis Thodberg, sustainability director at NIRAS, discusses the importance of viewing decarbonisation as a strategic business move and draws on the firm’s new report to explain how food and beverage businesses can future state plan effectively.

Adhering to the future of stricter labelling and packaging - guidance from food regulatory lawyer. Getty/Drazen Zigic

Legal Brief

Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

By Melissa Haskell

With UK food safety and labelling requirements facing greater stringency and deviation from EU legislation, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and consumer trust. Melissa Haskell, partner in the regulatory & licensing teams...

Kate Clawson (in blue dress, left), following the announcement of her win of Factory Manager of the Year at 2024's award, will join the judging panel for 2025

News

What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each...

Julie Neal and Sabine Sayer discuss why decarbonisation is also good for business. Credit: Vendigital

Short read

How cost-carbon efficient is your NPD process?

By Julie Neal and Sabine Sayer

Julie Neal and Sabine Sayer of management consultancy firm Vendigital why manufacturers need to consider cost-carbon efficiency analysis throughout the innovation process.

Sequestering carbon in soil can be a key part of the net zero puzzle. Credit: Getty/mikedabell

Long read

How can soil carbon help your business reach net zero?

By Olivia Cooper

How can food and beverage businesses navigate the complex and fast-evolving area of net zero more easily? Agricarbon sets the scene in this exclusive article, with insights shared by First Milk’s chief impact officer on how it’s implemented its tech.

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