Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 10
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Hot Drinks & Cold Brew: 29 August
Historically, java junkies looked down their noses at instant coffee drinkers – but the sector is getting a glow-up
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NewsTesco to head new reuse and refill strategy as Packaging Pact reveals next steps
The move comes as the industry’s new UK Packaging Pact, which launched in April, today revealed a raft of industry executives who will head up a series of major new initiatives
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News‘Scramble’ to meet new packaging tax deadline
The scheme administrator had already brought forward the deadline to 1 November and has now moved it again, to 1 September, following discussions with ministers
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NewsNorthern Irish farmers offered grants up to £25k to boost farm efficiency
Farmers investing in on-farm equipment and technology worth between £3,000 and £62,500 can apply for a grant
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NewsTesco, Kerry and DHL join brands supporting Grocer Golds 2026
Tesco, Kerry Group and DHL have joined existing high-profile names lending their support, including headline sponsor AlixPartners, PayPal and Uber Eats
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Own-label supplier of the year
Since its UK arrival in 2017 Drylock has driven strong growth in own-label hygiene
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Waste Not Want Not award
Charlie Bigham’s cuts all food waste with tech and tieups
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Sustainability initiative of the year
Flexible plastic project has potential to transform policy
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Health & beauty brand of the year
Fussy proves easy retail partner with clever cues
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Household goods brand of the year
Who Gives a Crap has scaled sustainability to go mainstream
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NewsGlobal livestock farming piling more pressure on living world, study finds
The number of animals farmed worldwide has grown by half in the past two decades while the amount of cropland used to feed them is up by around a quarter
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Asda cuts, Morrisons u-turn & regen crossroads
As we recovered from the heatwave, the pressure was still on at Asda, Morrisons and Co-op, while regenerative agriculture was facing a credibility test
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NewsRevamped Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme unveiled
The Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier has opened to direct farmer applications for the first time, with £50m available
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Defra’s roadmap deliver for farms and food security?
NFU leaders admire the intent, but have concerns about funding
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NewsNew project explores whether beans and lentils could future‑proof UK farming
The research focuses on a central question: ’what would make edible legumes a more viable and attractive option within Norfolk farming systems?’
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Port Sunlight: Unilever’s new £150m hub
Powered entirely by renewable energy, Unilever’s new personal and household care site on the Wirral uses the latest robotic tech on a massive scale to ‘futureproof’ the business
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Comment & OpinionWhy food and drink brands need to invest in tackling litter
Recyclable packaging alone won’t solve litter – a Yorkshire pilot shows behaviour change can work, says Alison Ogden- Newton, CEO of Keep Britain Tidy
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NewsBP expands Felix partnership to support surplus food redistribution
The funding will support Felix’s core operations and strengthen the operational infrastructure for food redistribution at scale
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NewsWelsh food businesses call for DRS alignment with rest of UK
Unlike schemes launching in other parts of the UK, Wales plans to include glass
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Comment & OpinionWhy livestock feed is the next frontier for Scope 3 reduction
As Scope 3 targets tighten, the carbon hidden in livestock feed can no longer be ignored, says Dr Andrew Pine, business manager at UFAC