FOOD & DRINK


The bigger picture – regenerative farming Besides the more immediate footprint reductions of decreasing the price of sustainable plastics, increasing plant-based dishes in menus and implementing technology to decrease food waste, the longevity of our planet will be defined by our ability to create a regenerative environment for our crops. Regenerative farming is the conservation and rehabilitation of our farm lands, focusing on preserving the health of the top soil, increasing biodiversity and maintaining a healthy water cycle for our crops. These practices require a drive away from cost-focused strategy, and towards measured sensibility towards the environment. According to Wright: “More investment is needed so that regenerative practices can become mainstream.”


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Unfortunately, the cost intensive regenerative practices will realistically be kept at arms length by most caterers at present, given the rise in costs and inflation. As Watts puts it: “Contract cost, understandably, currently has a far larger weighting in contract decisions than previously.”


Part of millions of people’s daily routines, sustainable efforts in catering can play a pivotal role in broader ecological efforts. However, rising costs and inflation are forcing businesses to refocus elsewhere and potentially neglect sustainability. There is a path forward. Through the use of technology to reduce waste and clever menu design, catering companies can keep striving for more sustainable ends, all the while remaining economically viable.


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