Can eco-labels on menus really change habits of diners?

A new study out of the University of Bristol shows that diners who were given menus with eco-friendly ratings more often chose items that were sustainable, vegan and vegetarian over dishes that had meat or dairy. Nearly 1,400 adults took part in the research project published in the journal Behavioural Public Policy which looked at the […]

Prevor: Key to moving needle on fresh produce consumption

Finding new eating occasions for consumers to choose fruit and vegetables

The case of consumer consumption of produce poses a bit of a quandary. It reminds one of Winston Churchill speaking of the future of Russia: “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” So with produce, it is extremely difficult to project how […]

Restaurant dining: An antidote to heal a less civil nation

After the pandemic challenged foodservice operators and their suppliers to even survive, we finally began to see a recovery. Now, with inflation zooming out of control and the prospects of a recession all too real, the possibility of another threat to the foodservice sector seems just too much to bear. Fortunately, there may be a […]

Growing demand for plant-forward food

Plant-forward is now the widely accepted term for menus and eating patterns that include more plant-based ingredients and fewer animal-sourced ingredients. The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), in its Have A Plant: The Plant-Forward Eating Guide, positions plant-forward as an inclusive style of eating that is appealing to more people simply because it doesn’t omit […]

Brakes unveils Help for Hospitality campaign to help businesses recover from pandemic

Foodservice wholesaler Brakes is offering significant discounts to hospitality sector businesses in the continued wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new campaign promises to not only help customers weather the next month or so as vaccines roll out across the UK but also over the next few months as companies look to rebound from an […]