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Call for action on sustainable fish sourcing

James SimpsonThese days, people want more than just words about sustainable fishing, says James Simpson from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Posted: 20 August 2007 | 08:00

Hospitality sector 'must get greener'

The hospitality industry is making progress in addressing sustainability, but more must be done to boost the issue's profile and raise awareness among staff, exclusive research has revealed.
Posted: 16 August 2007 | 11:00

Travelodge unveils £1m environmental strategy

Travelodge logoBudget hotel chain Travelodge today unveiled details of its £1m environment strategy promising to encompass every area of the business in an effort to become more sustainable.
Posted: 13 August 2007 | 10:00

London businesses to get free advice on how to reduce energy bills

gas burnerHospitality and tourism operators in London will be offered free advice on how to reduce their energy bills as part of a series of workshops run by the London Development Agency (LDA).
Posted: 09 August 2007 | 12:36

Welcome to Caterer's Green Zone

Caterer went green for a month in October. We had special "green" features, case studies on environmentally friendly operators, specific hospitality industry research on the environmental agenda, and plenty of comment and debate. This page rounds up of all our green coverage.
Posted: 09 August 2007 | 10:32

The sustainability of wild cod

Norwegian fishermenIn today's environmentally conscious climate it's more important than ever for operators to understand the provenance of ingredients they source for their kitchens from around the world.Tom Vaughan joined Sodexho on an educational trip to learn more about one much-politicised ingredient - wild cod
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 00:00

Time to take sustainability more seriously

Mark Derry, chief executive of seafood chain Loch FyneA call to all restaurateurs, from Mark Derry, chief executive of seafood chain Loch Fyne, to follow the lead set by the major supermarket groups
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 00:00

Seafish launches 20th Fish & Chip Shop awards

Ainsley Harroitt celebrates with the 2007 winners, the Petrou brothersSeafood industry body Seafish has launched the 2007 National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year competition, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Posted: 06 July 2007 | 17:31

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceAh yes, the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of our rivals. It’s the perfect sentiment for Caterer’s annual awards bash...
Posted: 06 July 2007 | 12:16

McDonald's to operate delivery fleet on bio-diesel

McDonald's fleet to run on bio-dieselFast-food chain McDonald’s has become the latest hospitality operator to commit to running its delivery fleet on bio-diesel.
Posted: 02 July 2007 | 14:46

Sustainability: act now or pay later, industry warned

Hospitality businesses need to spend time and money tackling the issue of sustainability now, or face being clobbered by massive bills in the future.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 12:00

In search of sustainability

It has been my privilege to edit this edition of Caterer which marks the centenary of the British Hospitality Association. It is always difficult identifying the most significant issues that currently face the industry.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Managers worry about rules, staff and the planet

Finding good staff, the environment and red tape are the three issues keeping hospitality managers awake at night, exclusive Caterer research has revealed.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Savoy hotel employees abandon cars in green initiative

Tha Savoy, LondonEmployees at the Savoy did not use their cars to get to work today as part of a green initiative.
Posted: 22 June 2007 | 07:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

We don’t like strangers ‘round here! Apparently radical Cornish activists (no I’m not making this up) have threatened to get chefs Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver who through their damn success are making Cornwall too expensive for locals.
Posted: 15 June 2007 | 14:43

London chefs switch off their lights

Richard Corrigan is taking part in the Lights Out London campaignSome of London’s best known chefs are backing a climate change campaign and are switching off their restaurant lights.
Posted: 13 June 2007 | 17:00

Eco-tourism site seeks hotel and spa investors

John Topliss, spokesman for the Weardale Task ForceHotel and spa operators have been invited by a consortium of developers to invest in an eco-tourism site, Eastgate Renewable Energy Village, in County Durham.
Posted: 05 June 2007 | 11:20

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Hoteliers are use to customers pinching things from their rooms – slippers, dressing gowns, gold baths – gold baths! Yes this most unusual fate has befallen a Japanese hotel, which has had a £500,000, 80kg tub go walkies – no doubt leaving hotel staff to face a shower of abuse from the manager.
Posted: 01 June 2007 | 19:12

Gordon Ramsay to take Bluefin off the menu

Gordon Ramsay is to take bluefin tuna off his restaurant’s menus after criticism from conservationists and the government.
Posted: 30 May 2007 | 12:11

Von Essen ordered to pay fines for polluting a stream

Von Essen logoLuxury hotel operator Von Essen has been ordered to pay £63,864 in fines and costs for allowing poor quality sewage effluent to pollute a stream at its Mount Somerset Hotel in Taunton.
Posted: 23 May 2007 | 11:00

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