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In April 2022, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gave a stark reminder that greenhouse gas emissions have risen 12% since 2010 and are now higher than at any point in human history. In an urgent call for drastic action, the UN said that the only hope of ensuring a “liveable future” is … Continued
Smart menu design is more important than you might think: a well-planned digital menu can improve the entire dining experience, boost the perceived value of your brand, strategically drive customer buying decisions and, ultimately, increase your profits. First, make sure your offering itself is carefully considered, then follow our tips below to ensure you’re presenting it … Continued
The UK Food Information Amendment, also known as ‘Natasha’s Law’, is designed to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy. Natasha’s Law states that for all prepacked foods, the name of the food and all ingredients must be listed on the packaging with allergenic ingredients emphasised (for example in bold, … Continued
At Nutritics, we value not only our work but also the diverse passions and interests that make us a vibrant team. To bring our team members closer and showcase our shared love for physical activities, we organized a two-week event called the Nutritics Physical Event Week. The aim was to encourage everyone to step away … Continued
Our last example for the purposes of this article is our reformulated chicken club sandwich recipe. Another staple of casual dining, our club sandwich was carefully reworked to provide a healthier, more sustainable alternative. The changes we made are as follows: Reformulation results: nutritional profile We saw a considerable reduction in calories and fat, with … Continued
Recently, the UK government introduced a new legislation around adding calories to menus as part of their “Tackling Obesity” initiative in 2020: “We can confirm that we will introduce legislation to require large out-of-home sector businesses, including restaurants, cafes and takeaways with more than 250 employees, to provide calorie labels on the food they sell. We … Continued
The LIFE Climate Smart Chefs project was launched in January 2022 to change our approach to food, climate and health, creating a resilient food system that is better for people and our planet. As part of this project, a new high-level course for culinary professionals will begin in January 2023. As explained by the course … Continued
And just like that, the great British summer draws to a close. The halcyon days of the ever-lasting summer holidays become a distant memory and for children and adults across the land, the reality of returning to school, and work, starts to hit home. It’s not all doom and gloom though. September and the gradual … Continued
Under the UK Food Information Amendment or Natasha’s Law, UK Food Businesses must list all ingredients on individual packaging of products that are considered prepackaged for direct sale (PPDS). The new law, which is designed to protect allergy sufferers, applies to all UK food businesses selling PPDS, and will come into effect in October 2021. … Continued
We’re incredibly proud of Foodprint, our brand new, fully automated, easy-to-use carbon footprint scoring, display and scope 3 reporting system for food businesses. On Wednesday, June 22nd, we were thrilled to mark its official launch with an interactive webinar, ‘Your Foodprint – Carbon Tracking Made Simple’. We hope you found it useful and informative. If … Continued