Month: March 2025

New Sodexo research reveals UK consumers value sustainable food, but barriers still remain

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland has released the results of its second annual Sustainable Food Barometer1, showing that UK consumers want nutritious, sustainable meals that protect the planet without compromising on taste or affordability.   This presents a significant opportunity for foodservice providers, manufacturers, and retailers to take the lead in making sustainable eating both accessible and appealing.  The three key takeaways from the research:  First takeaway: consumers still value sustainable food, despite challenges   68% of consumers still view sustainable food positively, which is similar to last year’s 69%. Price remains a…

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Berry Bottle Supports Green Oil’s Environmental Mission

Stuart Mitchell

A bottle and cap solution from Berry Global, both made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, is supporting eco-friendly performance lubricants manufacturer Green Oil in its mission to ‘lubricate the world without polluting it.’ Green Oil produces alternative products that are more environmentally friendly than all-purpose lubricants and penetrating oils, which are traditionally made from petrochemicals. Instead, the company uses sustainably sourced, plant-based ingredients, which are fully biodegradable and free of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a non-biodegradable, carcinogenic chemical which is commonly used in lubricant manufacture. For its Gardinól house, garden, DIY, office…

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PRCA launches Q1 Confidence Index revealing optimism amid economic uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched the results of its inaugural Q1 Confidence Index, marking the first wave of a quarterly survey designed to track industry sentiment and provide insights into the outlook for the public relations and communications sector. The PRCA Confidence Index will be conducted quarterly featuring just two key questions. This quarter, respondents were asked to share their confidence in the future of their own organisations, as well as their thoughts on the broader economic outlook for 2025. The findings reveal a mixed yet…

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CISL researcher wins prize at Cambridge Awards for Research Impact and Engagement

Stuart Mitchell

Dr Gabriel Okello won the Early Career Researcher award at the prestigious Cambridge Awards for Research Impact and Engagement earlier this week.  Gabriel is The King’s Global Sustainability Fellow in Air Quality and NCDS, supported by AstraZeneca. His work applies multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to tackle air pollution in rapidly urbanising African cities.  The Cambridge Awards for Research Impact and Engagement, formerly the Vice-Chancellor’s Award, are held annually to recognise exceptional achievement, innovation, and creativity in developing research engagement and impact plans with significant economic, social, and cultural potential.  Following a…

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New IPA guide outlines 10 core provisions to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has launched a new report showcasing the 10 core ways that companies are supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their people. The guide, Game-changing ideas for people’s wellbeing, is born of IPA President Josh Krichefski’s People First agenda, and draws on the findings of the 100-plus companies that have successfully acquired their IPA People First Promise badge of honour for demonstrating their commitment to their people’s mental health and wellbeing. The ten core principles for supporting employee mental health – common to the People First Promise badge…

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