Methane emissions are a big problem for rice growers, but agricultural startup Rize has a solution, 'Alternate wetting and drying (AWD)'. AWD has reduced emissions by 35%, increased the growth of plants, and saved money on energy and water use. euronews.com/green/2024/07/…

Agri-Environment Schemes are seeing some positive results, according to recent research. Areas where farmers protected the land lead to a 25% increase in the number of breeding birds, along with other species, such as bees and butterflies. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

An insightful article by the SRA on what is often a complex and opaque supply chain! We have been able to help businesses save money as well as increasing sustainability, so get in touch if you need help with sustainable spice procurement. thesra.org/news-insights/…

One of our suppliers, Sustainable Wine Solutions, has developed solutions to reduce the industry’s environmental impact through refills & return or wine-on-tap options. Join us at The Lucky Saint Pub, 17th September with The Vine Strategy Group for a Trade Tasting - get in touch for an invite!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! Whether you're looking to enhance your ESG reporting or develop a comprehensive supply chain ESG strategy, our advisory services are here to guide you every step of the way. triedandsupplied.com

It is great that suppliers are using wonky fruit and veg to create products. Penrhos Spirits are calling for farmers to “save the raspberries”, to help stop the 20% of raspberries that are wasted every year. thedrinksreport.com/news/2024/1955…

What restaurant trends will the rest of the year bring? Foodservice Equipment Journal (FEJ) predicts the following: 🚜 Farm-to-table 🌱 Plant-based 👻 Ghost kitchens 🧘 Mindful eating What do you think? What trends are you seeing in hospitality? foodserviceequipmentjournal.com/revealed-2024s…

The UK are quite squeamish about eating insects - but Yum Bug is trying to change that with crickets! Eating crickets instead of beef is great for the planet (50% less carbon dioxide) and for health, as they contain more protein. countryliving.com/uk/news/a61837…

It is good that large supermarkets like Tesco are trying to make seafood procurement more sustainable. It has joined the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and taken part in initiatives, such as risk audits of ocean wildlife. You can read more here ⬇️ procurementmag.com/sustainable-so…

Despite the benefits to nature from the Agri-Environment Schemes, the government is looking to cut the budget. It is difficult to see how this will encourage more sustainability, and we hope the government will reconsider this decision. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

How much have things changed for businesses since the introduction of Natasha’s Law? Bakery & Snacks takes a look at the impact. bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2024/0…

Today we learned all about ThermoSeed - a way of treating seeds by using steam instead of chemicals, with no decrease in yields! Another benefit is no chemical dust which is healthier when planting the seeds and waste can be fed to animals. euronews.com/green/2024/09/…

Could you provide a prize for Only A Pavement Away’s Cook & Dine event? The charity is holding its flagship event on 24 September at The HAC and is looking for prizes to give away in a raffle. hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2024/09/only-a…

An innovative food tag may help to prevent food waste! The bump tag can detect temperature which tells it how well the product is stored, and therefore, can provide more precise information about when it might go off. foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/54743/pio…

For #FairtradeFortnight we spotlight Brodies1867, who are Fairtrade certified (and have been since 1998!). 🫘 coffee and tea made from natural sources ♻️ recycled or reused packaging used where possible ⚡ machinery kept energy efficient Shop here brodies1867.co.uk

Cheers to everybody who attended our two trade tastings this week. Thanks also to our hosts @luckysaintbeer & Hammonds Knutsford and to The Vine Strategy Group & @tried_supplied for partnering with us 💚

We all know that hospitality is a high pressured environment - so how can we ensure employee wellbeing doesn’t suffer? This guide provides advice on how to create a wellbeing culture in the workplace, how to monitor wellbeing, and improving communication. hospitalityaction.org.uk/blog-and-news/…

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched to bring attention to UK food security. The APPG for Food Security includes farming leaders and organisations and hopes to focus on challenges facing farming like climate change. farminguk.com/news/farm-lead…

An issue with the complexity of our food sourcing is fraudulent products, either stolen, forged origin, or waste meant to be disposed, ending up back in supply chains. fwi.co.uk/news/crime/fra…

A potential AI plan from Tesco could make use of the data provided from Clubcard purchases, either by informing the customer of the number of times they have bought an “unhealthy” food, or by suggesting healthier products to try instead. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…