Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 12
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NewsNational Food Strategy recruiting ‘industry experts’ as sector council faces axe
It is understood the birth of the new expert panel could also spell the end for the Food & Drink Sector Council
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Comment & OpinionFDF: two key priorities for National Food Strategy
We want the UK to have the most competitive, innovative and productive food and drink manufacturing sector in Europe, says Karen Betts, CEO of the FDF
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Promotional FeaturesHow to reduce trolley theft while boosting sustainability in your store
Trolley theft in the UK is a growing issue, causing significant financial losses and environmental impact for retailers. Innovative solutions, such as hybrid trolleys and advanced security systems, offer a way to reduce theft while supporting sustainability goals.
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NewsNGOs slam Arla for ‘greenwashing’ its reputation as ‘climate leader’
A new report by the Changing Markets Foundation and Greenpeace Nordic claims the dairy co-op is lagging behind on issues such as methane reduction
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NewsFormer M&S sustainability chief Mike Barry launches new food systems transformation project
Barry was known as the brains behind the supermarket’s sustainability strategy, Plan A
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Comment & OpinionRegenerative agriculture can turn around a tough farming landscape
Done well, regenerative farming can sequester carbon, reduce inputs and increase profit, says Jonty Brunyee, farmer at Conygree Farm in Gloucestershire
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NewsOmni wins backing on Dragons’ Den for plant-based dogfood brand
Founders Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar agreed to a joint investment from Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett in return for a 2.5% equity stake, valuing the business at £3m
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NewsCranswick insists ‘megafarm’ plans meet all green requirements
The meat and poultry giant has submitted plans for a major redevelopment of its farming operation in Norfolk
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers doubles profits as Brits demand sustainable veg
The veg box company grew turnover 11% back to its Covid high water mark
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NewsMedia Bites 6 February: interest rates, M&S and Brexit, Tesco eyeing Post Office branches
Interest rates look likely to fall today due to a sluggish economy and a softening in the labour market
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Comment & OpinionGot beef? Iceland u-turn puts style ahead of sustainability
Last week, Iceland announced triumphantly that it would be returning to its traditional, less sustainable, mince packaging in its latest sustainability u-turn
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NewsTesco calls for transparency on food waste amid fears for mandatory reporting legislation
New figures released by Tesco this week revealed that 117 of its suppliers are now reporting their food waste figures
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NewsSupermarkets and drinks companies submit bid to run deposit return scheme
Retailers have also urged ministers to take a step back because of the risk of the costs of DRS pushing up prices as the UK faces renewed pressure on food inflation
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NewsEllen MacArthur Foundation project unveils 141 food products in nature-friendly revamp
Products supplied by the likes of Nestlé, Waitrose, Wildfarmed and First Milk have been devised or revamped using nature-friendly circular economy principles
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NewsMedia Bites 31 January: Trump tariffs, bird flu, alcohol duty
Draught pints will cost 1p less from Thursday because of a cut in alcohol duty in a move intended to help the sector grow, among other news
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NewsSeep cleans up on Dragons’ Den with backing from Trinny Woodall
Founder Laura Harnett secured £50k in return for a 4% stake from Deborah Meaden and Woodall in the latest edition of the BBC One programme, aired this evening
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NewsScottish salmon no longer needs to be labelled ‘farmed’, tribunal finds
A Defra lawyer said during the court hearing there was ‘no need for the PGI to include unnecessary pejorative words’
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NewsIceland scraps plastic-saving mince packs with return to ‘classic’ packaging
Iceland has reversed its plastic-saving move, posting on X: “You asked, we delivered. The classic mince packaging is back!”.
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NewsCocoa-free chocolate maker Win-Win appoints Mark Golder as CEO
Golder brings over 30 years’ experience to the role
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Category ReportAll out of luck? Household paper products category report 2025
Loo roll brands have lost unit share to cheaper own label. How can they revive their fortunes?