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Costa Coffee pledges achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040

The coffee chain is also collaborating with suppliers of coffee and dairy milk to improve farming practices.

Costa Coffee pledges achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040

The coffee chain is also collaborating with suppliers of coffee and dairy milk to improve farming practices.

More chains express support for Ukraine

This includes initiatives to help displaced job seekers.

Le Pain Quotidien makes cage-free eggs commitment

It joins a growing number of food companies that have announced global commitments to eliminate the use of cages in their egg supply chains.

Peckwater Brands raises £3m in seed funding to expand operations

The company offers delivery-only food brands to neighbourhood restaurants.

McDonald’s to slash carbon emissions across UK business by 2040

The chain will open its first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire next month.

Just Eat, MasterChef host Gregg Wallace team up for healthy eating pilot

Insights from the scheme will be used to create a programme to offer support for independents.

Pret A Manger, Burger King offer food to Afghan refugees arriving in UK airports

Around 25,000 refugees are due to arrive in the UK from Afghanistan.

More chains report shortages as supply crisis deepens

Logistics UK, which represents freight firms, and the British Retail Consortium, said a shortfall of some 90,000 HGV drivers was the root of the...

McDonald's Germany trials new packaging concept at 30 sites

The company says it will save around 70% of packaging material.

Greggs pledges to use only Fairtrade chocolate in its products

The move is part of the company’s sustainability plan, dubbed the ‘Greggs Pledge’.

Papa John’s teams up with ParalympicsGB athlete David Weir for new fundraising initiative

The brand has also launched The Weirwolf pizza, inspired by the athlete’s favorite toppings.

England to lift remaining virus restrictions by July 19

The lifting of social distancing measures “brings huge relief for hospitality venues,” UKHospitality said.

KFC eyes “zero-carbon” restaurant concept by 2040

The fast food giant’s updated climate action strategy also seeks solutions to reduce embodied and operational carbon from its venues.

Costa Coffee extends partnership with recycling company Bio-bean

The two companies’ started working together in 2016.

Starbucks to offer reusable cup-share scheme in European stores by 2025

An initial trial will begin over the coming months in France, Germany, and the UK.

KFC pledges to tackle litter issues with pilot programmes, staff training 

The new set of initiatives builds on the chain’s existing litter strategy, which encourages its restaurants to undertake three litter picks a day.