Sustainable Restaurant Association

Diners have new-found concern for the environment post lockdown, says poll

12-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Diners have a new-found concern for the environment with a growing number more willing to opt for a sustainable dish on a restaurant menu, according to new research by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

Nando’s pledges further carbon footprint reductions and better chicken welfare

27-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Nando’s plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its meals by a further 50% following a reduction of 40% since 2015 and has also committed to higher welfare chicken.

SRA to help restaurants reduce food waste

21-May-2019 By James McAllister

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) is to support 100 restaurants in reaching national and international food waste reduction targets as part of a new initiative.

Food Made Good Awards 2018 winners revealed

02-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Nando’s, JD Wetherspoon and Bristol’s Poco Tapas Bar were among the food businesses honoured at the Food Made Good Awards 2018 last night.

5 steps to successful local sourcing

03-Jul-2017 By The Sustainable Restaurant Association

The Sustainable Restaurant Association shares its tips on how to successfully source locally

Sustainable Restaurant Association MD Mark Linehan to step down

25-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Sustainable Restaurant Association's (SRA) Mark Linehan has announced he is stepping down from his role as managing director. 

New categories and Scottish flavour at the Sustainable Restaurant Awards 2014

20-Jan-2014 By Carina Perkins

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has expanded its annual awards to reflect the 'rapid growth' of its membership base.

Sustainable Champions: SRA unveils new accreditation for dining destinations

06-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has developed the first ever sustainability accreditation for food destinations, after its research found that 70 per cent of consumers would choose a sustainable restaurant given the option, and more than...

Sustainable Restaurant Association launches global rating scheme

30-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has announced the launch of a global rating scheme for restaurants following the unveiling of The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2013.

The National Restaurant Awards 2012: Top 25 sustainable restaurants revealed

11-Oct-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Robin Hutson's country hotel and restaurant The Pig - In the Forest has won the inaugural Sustainable Restaurant of the Year award at this year's National Restaurant Awards with 25 eateries in the top 100 commended for their sustainable credentials.

Raymond Blanc named first president of the Sustainable Restaurant Association

11-Jul-2012 By Emma Eversham

Raymond Blanc has called for the industry to 'embrace good strong ethics' as he takes up the post of president of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). 

Wahaca 'pushing boundaries' of sustainable restaurants with recycled Southbank venue

16-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Wahaca, the Mexican street food restaurant concept co-founded by Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers, is to open a temporary restaurant at London's Southbank out of recycled ship containers; a development the company says is 'pushing the boundaries'...

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The Sustainable Restaurant Association signs up pub companies Peach and Renaissance

15-Mar-2012 By Emma Eversham

Pub companies Peach and Renaissance have pledged to become more environmentally friendly and continue to improve on areas such as dealing with food waste and sourcing food locally by signing up to the Sustainable Restaurant Association's (SRA) rating...

How to run a sustainable restaurant or pub

01-Dec-2011 By Emma Eversham

It is now almost two years since the Sustainable Restaurant Association launched in a bid to help restaurants, pubs and caterers become more sustainable and hundreds of businesses have since been audited and rated.

Cyrus Todiwala receives Footprint Special Achievement Award

20-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Cyrus Todiwala OBE, chef proprietor of Café Spice Namaste in London, has been given the Special Achievement Award at the annual Footprint Awards for championing environmentally-friendly and sustainable operating practices.