Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 110
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NewsMPs slam food industry’s ‘lacklustre’ efforts on plastic reduction
A report from the Efra Committee, published today, claims progress from supermarkets and suppliers has been too slow and hindered by ambiguous targets and a lack of transparency
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NewsMeadow Foods rebrands as Meadow in sustainability drive
The Cheshire-headquartered supplier said its new brand would reflect its sustainable growth ambitions
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NewsWrap defends industry’s use of ‘confusing’ compostable plastic
Abel & Cole last week said it was scrapping compostable plastic
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NewsMorrisons removes all plastic from Christmas gift wrap and accessories
The supermarket has already removed glitter and plastic from paper wrap, crackers and cards in previous years
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NewsDefra proposals slammed as ‘nowhere near enough’ to tackle recycling cost crisis
A raft of industry bodies have been calling for years for action to tackle price volatility and a lack of transparency in the system, which requires suppliers to pay recycling companies or compliance schemes
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Nov: Morrisons/McColl’s, Ocado, Food price inflation
Morrisons has said that it will close 132 lossmaking McColl’s convenience stores that it bought this year, putting about 1,300 jobs at risk
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Category ReportIs Welsh food & drink due a World Cup boost? Wales category report 2022
Having hit its latest export target in the back of the net, the Welsh government is eyeing another ambitious goal for its food industry
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NewsWaitrose links up with King Charles’s charity to fund grassroots farming projects across UK
The chosen projects will also be paired with a local Waitrose store, offering community engagement, mentorship and fundraising opportunities
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Comment & OpinionWhy climate competency training is vital for corporate directors
Boards have the most influence in driving change in the name of the environment, says Kate Cawley, founder of the Future Food Movement and Veris Strategies
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NewsRoam wins crowd backing to push sustainable sexual wellness brand into retail channel
Sexual wellness challenger Roam has raised almost £2m from the crowd as it prepares to expand beyond the DTC into retail.
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NewsNomad Foods expands sustainable fish supply with new partnerships
The expansion of its ASC-certified farmed fish sourcing will also lead to more sustainable basa in Birds Eye’s portfolio
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NewsTesco and WWF call for government to act on farm food waste scandal
The report comes amid fears the UK’s plans to tackle food waste are being slowed down by the economic situation
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy cows could be an unexpected climate solution
Cattle farming is notoriously carbon intensive. But new techniques could see cows go from being a problem to part of the climate solution
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Comment & OpinionOnly innovative challengers can help retailers hit sustainability targets
Resetting our relationship with consumption is vital if we’re to avoid the impending climate crisis, says Tim Keaveney, co-founder at Homethings
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Comment & OpinionWhy Abel & Cole is ditching ‘compostable’ plastics
Research has shown compostable plastic can only break down under very specific conditions, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability project manager at Abel & Cole
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NewsAsda ditches plastic from 550 million teabags
Asda said it will phase in the new bags over the next six months across its entire range, from Just Essentials to Extra Special
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NewsAbel & Cole scraps compostable plastic packaging due to sustainability concerns
The online retailer said it was still working on alternative packaging options, but that it will remove packaging altogether “where it won’t compromise food safety or quality”
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NewsTesco ‘rewinds the clock’ and cuts plastic with return to loose bread
Doughnuts will now be sold in a fully recyclable paper bag with a glassine window
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NewsMarine Stewardship Council rolls out updated Fisheries Standard
The publication has followed an extensive review of marine science and fisheries best practice
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NewsThérèse Coffey appointed Defra secretary in Sunak Cabinet reshuffle
She replaces Ranil Jayawardena, MP for North East Hampshire, who had been Defra secretary since September