Food Service Matters

As food service operators head into 2026, the pace of change across the sector continues to accelerate. Rising costs, evolving consumer expectations, sustainability pressure and workforce challenges are forcing operators…

The fight against food waste has taken a decisive step forward. On 16 October 2025, the European Union’s revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2025/1892) officially entered into force — setting…

When Emily Plunket talks about food, you can hear the creativity and passion in her voice. As Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Dinner Ladies, a London-based catering, events, and venue…

Insights from Scott Morley on the “Food Service Matters” Podcast What does it take to run a food service business that goes beyond “feeding” to truly educating and inspiring the…

Insights from Blain Shepherd on the “Food Service Matters” Podcast What does it take to run one of the UK’s most respected independent caterers?For Blain Shepherd, UK Managing Director at…

Insights from Thomas Pass & Sam Tate on the "Food Service Matters" Podcast What happens when a back-of-house culinary expert teams up with a front-of house sales strategist? You get…

In this episode of Food Service Matters, award-winning nutritionist Christine Bailey shares her no-nonsense perspective on some of the biggest issues facing the food service industry today — from ultra-processed…

Insights from Tracey Fairclough on the "Food Service Matters" Podcast. Innovation isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. In a fast-evolving food service landscape, businesses that innovate and adapt will be the ones…

Insights from Katy Thompson on the Food Service Matters Podcast. Building a successful food service company is no easy task, let alone in the middle of personal adversity. But that’s…