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So, why did I decide to join Gousto I hear you ask? A number of reasons, including hitting some of the key needs when looking for a new role - great people, interesting work to be done (where I'd also learn), and a values & mission driven business. On the latter a big plus for me was the fact Gousto is a B Corp. Gousto was founded out of a belief that food waste is a wrong that can be solved. We have moved mountains in the last year to reduce plastic packaging. We take our impact seriously. Purpose is part of our DNA and we wanted to reflect that even more in our Ownership Principles. You can learn more about our B Corp journey here: https://lnkd.in/g_paAjTh #gustonian #sustainability #valuesdriven

Not all business decisions are well thought off, even if the founder judges Shark Tank India. After severe social media backlash, Zomato has shelved its decision to introduce green uniforms for those delivering food to vegetarians as opposed to the usual red uniform. “This will ensure that our red uniform delivery partners are not incorrectly associated with non-veg food, and blocked by any resident welfare associations (RWAs) or societies during any special days...our riders’ physical safety is of paramount importance to us,” Zomato cofounder and chief executive Deepinder Goyal said in a post on X on Wednesday. What do we takeaway from this? >>Consumer might not be the king every time. >>Indian market is not fully driven by consumer demand but a lot of socio economic, cultural and religious sentiments that will never be printed in business books also hold strong ground in reality. >>One most important factor that I have always believed is to understand the prevalence of socio political landscape and then conduct market studies or feasibility assessments. >>Be quick to accept the fault and amend the decision. #marketing #businessstrategies #sociopolitical #sociocultural

When the Suma Wholefoods truck delivering an order of vegetarian wholefoods arrives, the person sat in the driver's seat will be an owner of the business. Alongside fellow Suma workers, he or she collectively owns AND controls Suma. So what (you might ask)? So everything (we might reply). And it does change everything. The workers at Suma aren't just in it for the short term. They want Suma to succeed in the long term. And they want Suma to succeed in the right way. The right way for their people; for their communities; and for the planet. Let's take that last point. So it is the workers, collectively, that are the drivers behind the co-operative's net zero ambitions. It's long-term sustainability - on all levels - not short term profit that's key. But don't take our word for it. We've a guest blog from the excellent Rebecca Kinnard - one of Suma's worker-owners - detailing some of the co-operative's great steps forward on sustainability. Check it out: https://buff.ly/3xaBGEI

The Duopoly Dilemma: Examining New Zealand's Food Chain Dominance and Labor Practices In the verdant pastures and fertile fields of New Zealand, a quiet but significant battle for control rages within the nation's food chain. At the heart of this struggle lies the dominance of major players, a duopoly in the food sector, and concerns about labor practices. This multipronged dilemma wields considerable influence over the country's economic landscape, prompting concerns about market concentration, competition, sustainability, and worker welfare. The Players in the Food Chain: Fonterra and Foodstuffs, the two major players in New Zealand's food chain, exert significant control over dairy production and retail distribution, respectively. Fonterra, a cooperative owned by around 10,000 New Zealand dairy farmers, commands a substantial share of both domestic and international dairy markets. Meanwhile, Foodstuffs operates a network of supermarkets across the country, dictating trends, pricing strategies, and consumer choices in the grocery aisle. Market Dominance and Labor Practices Concerns: Critics argue that the concentration of power in the hands of a few major players stifles competition, inhibits innovation, and limits choice for workers and consumers alike. In the dairy sector, Fonterra's dominant position has drawn scrutiny for its impact on milk pricing, farmer profitability, and rural communities. Similarly, concerns have been raised about labor practices within the retail sector, particularly regarding wages and work-life balance for employees of Foodstuffs. Government Pressure and Conflict of Interest in the Food Chain: Observers have highlighted the potential conflict of interest inherent in government policies that benefit from higher food prices. Government entities may derive revenue from elevated prices through various channels, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), income tax, and taxable profits. Policymakers may face conflicting incentives when addressing market dynamics and regulating industry practices to support domestic producers. Fonterra's Standout Efforts: Fonterra has distinguished itself by making strides to support workers and promote positive change for the benefit of both shareholders and employees. With a heavy focus on supporting mothers, Fonterra has implemented initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance, and empowering female employees. These efforts reflect Fonterra's commitment to driving positive change within the industry. Foodstuffs' Labor Practices: By comparison, Foodstuffs has faced criticism for its labor practices, including paying lower wages and creating challenges for working mothers. These practices have raised concerns about equality, fairness, and employee well-being within the retail sector.

Today Sodexo announced its half-year fiscal results. Here in the UK and Ireland, Sodexo’s growth – and more specifically, our growth with purpose – has been very postive. Every contract retained or won has been – in part at least – in recognition of the quantified and tangible positive social impact we deliver as a company, in partnership with our clients and suppliers. We are optimising the workplace and employee experience at a time of significant change. Our extended global contract with AstraZeneca is a truly great example of a working partnership through a highly collaborative Vested® agreement, offering consumers access to global food brands, carbon labelling on menus and a digitised grab and go food offer. We are also now delivering foodservices to the ground-breaking higher education institution, University Academy 92 (UA92), which chose to partner with Sodexo as a purpose-led provider that could support UA92’s founding principles of accessibility, social mobility and inclusivity. Our colleagues in Ireland have successfully retained a number of contracts in the education sector, and this, alongside the growth of our corporate services business, reinforces our position as a world leader in sustainable food and valued experiences. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehfmevzn

👂 We heard this so many times: "If it's working with return-systems like Dansk Retursystem A/S, shouldn't it work also for takeaway?" Our answer is no. Here's why that's overly optimistic. 🇩🇰 Denmark leads in FMCG return systems, but extending this to takeaway is a different game. 🤔 The Overlooked Complexities of Takeaway 1️⃣ Quality vs. Deposit: High deposits give you quality packaging; low deposits give you cheap, sub-par options. Works for beer cans, not for cafes and restaurants. 2️⃣ Convenience: Some deposit systems have low return rates, ultimately doing more harm to the environment. 3️⃣ Data: Existing systems lack real-time analytics for better decision-making. 🤷♂️ The Moral Issue: Systems like Dansk Retursystem A/S often rely on "unofficial workers" (often homeless people) to collect abandoned packaging from the streets, which, is morally questionable. 🧽 The Hygiene Issue: Abandoned packaging can be exposed to dirt for days. This is less of a concern for recyclable materials that get melted down. However, reusable packaging is just washed, not melted, making hygiene a bigger issue. 🍽️ Higher Standards in Restaurants and Cafes: The look and feel of packaging in eateries is typically of a higher standard than FMCG packaging. 👩🎨 Need for Personalization: Unlike FMCG, which is fine with hyper-standardized packaging, eateries require customizable options to accommodate different types of takeaway. 🚀 TAP&REUSE™ by Kleen Hub, changes the game. ✅ Quality: Premium, aesthetically pleasing packaging. ✅ High Return Rate: A convenience-first model that works. ✅ Accessibility: Open to 98% of Danes. ✅ Convenience: Just tap and go. ✅ Data-Driven: Real-time insights for continuous improvements. 🎉 Field-Tested Success at Roskilde Festival At Roskilde, we hit a 97% return rate with thousands of borrowed packaging units. 💡 Our Vision We're making borrowing reusable packaging as convenient as single-use. Don't settle for extending old systems to new challenges. It's time for a revolution in reusable packaging. #dkgreen #tapandreuse #deposit

I couldn't keep myself away from the debate surrounding Zomato's green fleets and wanted to put my opinion here as I still don't quite understand the fuss about the vegetarian versus non-vegetarian debate. However, I recognize that people, at least those around me, can be particular about whether a restaurant is vegetarian-only or not, particularly in non-urban settings or among older adults. They are often driven by their beliefs and personal preferences, choosing vegetarian-only restaurants and expecting them to handle their meals in a manner that aligns with their comfort. I believe this is a genuine customer need, and Zomato would have conducted enough user research and homework while planning for this feature. On the other hand, there's another perspective from drivers as well who, due to their faith or personal beliefs, are not comfortable handling non-vegetarian food. This insight is based on personal experiences and conversations I've had on the ground. The Green Fleet initiative provides these drivers with a platform where they can opt to exclusively deliver vegetarian meals, in my view creating a win-win situation for both drivers and customers. This initiative could have been a great step forward. Instead of merely reacting to the situation, we may have overreacted.

Is fastfood legislation on its way? Maarten van Ooijen of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport sees an urgency to come up with legislation on short notice because of the steep rise in fastfood restaurants in the Netherlands. We at Foodvalley NL also see the obesogenic environment. In my opinion, it is not only about fastfood restaurants. The level playing field for the full food and health ecosystem should change. A multidisciplinary, integral approach must be taken to move the needle and make the healthy choice the easy choice. Foodvalley works as a practice leader on concrete initiatives in which unusual suspects collaborate to change the food system. We see some good examples where people take responsibility and extend on their role to work towards new, viable business models: * Care institute Maeykehiem is investing in a food recommendation-vitality program for their employees. * Personalised nutrition company Verdify and food producer Eatch providing healthy and tasty meals for the price of a fastfood meal. * Caterer Compass Group, Formula 1 driver McLaren Group and data-cloud platform Salus Optima are improving the food offer in corporate canteens based on real-time monitoring of the metabolic demands placed on the workforce. At Foodvalley, we start a multidisciplinary community to collectively tackle ecosystem roadblocks that individual organisations cannot solve on their own, so to together we change the full food & health ecosystem. DM me or Vera Hoynck van Papendrecht if you want to join us on this booming journey! #food #health #shapingthefutureoffoodtogether #retail #fastfood Trijn van der Meulen, Jochem Bossenbroek, Fleur Pasman, Jelle Sijm, Rodrigo Vinicius de Jesus, Michael Collier

Zomato's latest launch of a "pure veg" delivery service has sparked a buzz! Catering exclusively to vegetarian orders, this initiative aims to ensure inclusivity and safety for all. While it garnered excitement from some, concerns were raised by activists and unions about potential discrimination against delivery partners.     To read more about this controversy, click on the link mentioned in the bio.     https://lnkd.in/dcY3fP6G   #Zomato #Vegetarian #PureVeg #FoodDelivery #Inclusivity #SafetyFirst #Controversy #Activism #DeliveryService #FoodIndustry #EthicalConcerns #FoodSafety #SocialResponsibility #Vegetarianism #OnlineDelivery #FoodTech #DigitalPlatform

Is it right to call the packaging on a burger ‘recyclable’ if there aren’t recycling facilities in your neighborhood? For the plastic container holding your noodle soup to be classified as ‘reusable,’ just how many times can you put it in the dishwasher before it starts cracking? How much of a cardboard box needs to be made from recycled materials to be dubbed ‘recyclable’? These are tricky questions. But answering them is key to making good on our commitment to ensure that the restaurants on our platform transition to sustainable packaging by 2030. That’s why I’m so pleased to see our partnership with Planet Ark Environmental Foundation, Australia’s most trusted environmental organization, formalized this week in Sydney. One of its first pieces of work is a peer-reviewed framework by the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures that identifies whether a restaurant's packaging is considered reusable, recyclable, or compostable within the framework. It’s foundational stuff that I believe helps set standards for the entire industry. We also know that restaurants want information about how to move to more sustainable packaging, as well as financial help on the journey. To this end, we committed up to AUD $13M in funding over the next three years to help fund educational programs and subsidies for restaurants. There is a lot more work to do on packaging Thanks Bec Nyst and the team, and our partners at Planet Ark Environmental Foundation, for your leadership in this important area. #ubereats #sustainability #packaging