Tag: food

Amazon helps fight hunger: 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food delivered to people in 25 cities across the country – with a million more meals on the way through August

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon has announced it has delivered more than 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to people in need in over 25 cities across the U.S.—with plans to deliver a million more meals by the end of summer. With communities facing record-high unemployment and many observing strict social distancing guidelines, food banks have experienced unprecedented demand. Amazon delivery drivers are stepping in to help by safely delivering meals directly to clients’ homes. Amazon has donated delivery services to food banks and…

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Scottish Government tackle funding for food during school holidays

Stuart Mitchell

More children and young people are set to benefit from nutritious meals and a place to play and socialise when schools are closed for the holidays this year. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced £340,000 for six charities that offer children breakfast, healthy snacks and a hot lunch, as well as a range of games and activities during the school holidays. The funding means that this Easter, and throughout the rest of the school holidays this year, more than 46,500 children will be supported with food and activities. This is…

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‘Tis the season of giving. This year, gifting a meal to feed a family in need is right at your fingertips.

Stuart Mitchell

On National Philanthropy Day, a day to reflect on how charitable contributions make a meaningful impact on individuals and families in need. Kris Bahner, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Kellogg Company shares how helping to feed a family in need is now easier than ever. Did you know that one in eight households in the U.S. face hunger? As a mother, the idea of not being able to provide a nutritious meal for my family is unthinkable. The season of giving is upon us, and a single act…

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Non-broadcast food advertising rules: 12-month review

Stuart Mitchell

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced the terms of reference for its review of the rules introduced last year on the advertising of food and soft drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in non-broadcast media.This is taken from their website, please explore it for other rulings. CAP’s rules ban the inclusion of HFSS product ads in children’s media and other media where children make up 25% or more of the audience.  The rules provide comprehensive coverage of non-broadcast media environments, from social media and TV-like services…

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WWF report reveals the environmental impact on some of the nation’s favourite dishes

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from the WWF calls on people across the UK to make a promise for the planet after this Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday, 24 March. Promising to become a ‘flexitarian’ and eat more sustainably by cutting back on meat, fish and dairy can help future-proof out best-loved dishes, and reduce our overall impact on the planet. The UK’s best-loved dishes as we know them could be under threat as soon as 2050 as a direct result of climate change. Research found that favourites including chicken tikka masala, fish…

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