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International ban on Caspian sea caviar partially lifted

The international ban on caviar export quotas from the Caspian Sea has been partially lifted, despite the continuing decline of stocks.
Posted: 04 January 2007 | 17:01

Green taxes are inevitable – so let’s prepare for them

Bob CottonHospitality and catering operators can expect to be clobbered by more and more green taxes over the coming years – but it is not all doom and gloom. Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, predicts that the short-term pain will be replaced by long-term gains for the sector.
Posted: 01 January 2007 | 08:00

Antony Worrall Thompson and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall join the fight to save fish stocks

fish on iceChefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall have added their weight to calls to save fish stocks.
Posted: 19 December 2006 | 10:34

Manchester City Council launches green guide for hotels

Manchester City Council has produced a green guide for hotels, event organisers and venues to help them limit the environmental impact of events held in the area.
Posted: 08 December 2006 | 10:34

London's Savoy teams up with glass recycler

London’s Savoy hotel has teamed up with glass recycler Berryman in a project designed to save more than 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Posted: 05 December 2006 | 09:54

Fishing for solutions

James SimpsonDespite the current crisis in cod stocks, it is still possible to continue serving fish in your restaurant with a clear conscience. James Simpson of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) explains how.
Posted: 24 November 2006 | 16:31

Shellfish attitude is no way to help the planet

Young's Seafood's recent decision to send Scottish langoustines on a 12,000-mile return trip to Thailand for scampi processing, while creating 120 redundancies at its Annan plant, is nothing short of disgraceful.
Posted: 23 November 2006 | 00:00

Being considerate could be your lasting legacy

John FirrellSimple consideration towards our fellow beings and our planet will make the world a better place for everybody, argues John Firrell, secretary of the Considerate Hoteliers Association.
Posted: 17 November 2006 | 15:49

Fairmont and World Heritage Alliance team up to promote green issues

Fairmont MayakobaFairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new partnership with the World Heritage Alliance, to promote conservation, sustainable tourism and economic development for communities near World Heritage sites.
Posted: 17 November 2006 | 08:00

Restaurateurs urged not to use bluefin tuna

Restaurateurs have been urged to avoid using bluefin tuna, after research revealed that stocks of the fish had plunged dramatically over the past decade.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Our seas must be sustainable

I note with interest that another major retailer has "nailed its colours to the mast" on the issue of sustainable fishing (the Grocer, 14 October). Following J Sainsbury's announcement that it will phase out sales of endangered species of fish, Morrisons has said that it will help consumers to make ethical choices with additional information on packaging.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Government calls on hotel groups to go green

The Government has called on large hotel groups to become more energy efficient to help combat the effects of climate change.
Posted: 14 November 2006 | 13:00

Green practices have always saved money

Your Green Month (www.caterersearch.com/green) has reminded me of a couple of things I did in the past to save energy. To be fair, as each was in pre-green days, they were more in an effort to save money than anything else.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Can you follow Novotel's lead?

Judging by Green Month (www.caterersearch.com/green), Caterer obviously has its priorities right, and we applaud your efforts in raising the profile of this issue.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Karol Rzepkowski, managing director of Johnson Sustainable Seafoods

Natural cod stocks in the North Sea have reached an all-time low and a ban is now on the cards. Karol Rzepkowski, managing director of Johnson Sustainable Seafoods, is pioneering an organic sustainable cod farm in the Shetlands. He talks to Emily Manson
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Industry welcomes Stern report on climate change

Hospitality operators have welcomed this week's landmark report on climate change as a dose of common sense, arguing it need not be a doom-and-gloom prescription for the future of the industry.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Conferences can take the green route

Your informative and inspiring Green October campaign will surely be viewed retrospectively as a tipping point - no longer can the UK hospitality sector claim ignorance, or justify its disinterest, on matters to do with global warming.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Laws will get even tougher

I feel your news story headed "Government hits back over 'Part L' criticism" (Caterer, 26 October, page 8) did not accurately summarise Golden Tulip's philosophy on the reduction of carbon emissions and energy efficiency in hotels.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

US hotel gives Hilton a boost in earnings... and other international news

Essential news from around the world, including: Canadian ski resort wins responsible tourism award; Hong Kong visitor numbers fall; Rocco gets news global sales director
Posted: 01 November 2006 | 10:48

Gleneagles hotel to introduce a 'carbon levy'

Gleneagles logoGleneagles Hotel in Scotland is planning to introduce a 'carbon levy' so its guests can help reduce the impact of travel on the environment.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 17:17

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