Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 273
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Analysis & FeaturesSpotlight: Scotmid scores with shoppers thanks to LED
Scotmid’s eco-retrofit hasn’t just shone a brilliant LED light on the store and its products, it’s also slashed energy bills…
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Comment & OpinionThe ultimate lightbulb moment for grocery: Switch the Lights
For years we’ve been writing about refrigeration: should you put doors on the chillers and freezers?…
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NewsRetailers and suppliers join forces in new war on food waste
A co-ordinated battle to prevent millions of tonnes of food waste is to be launched by retailers and suppliers…
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NewsSainsbury's in supermarket first selling hydrogen fuel
Sainsbury’s is set to become the first supermarket to sell hydrogen on its forecourts for the new generation of environmen…
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NewsGreenpeace attacks John West tie-up with WWF
A tie-up between John West and conservation charity WWF has been dismissed by Greenpeace as “green spin”.
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NewsJohn West owner partners with WWF to protect fish stocks
John West owner MW Brands has joined forces with conservation charity WWF…
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NewsSainsbury’s to install hydrogen car fuelling station in Hendon
Sainsbury’s is poised to become the first supermarket to dispense hydrogen for a new generation of environmentally friendly vehicles.
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NewsFareShare chief slams lack of action on food waste
Just half a dozen companies in the food industry have introduced effective systems to divert food destined to become waste…
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Comment & OpinionPesticides are not counterintuitive to sustainable food production
It is vital that we look at the whole picture when it comes to sustainable food, says Caroline Drummond of LEAF.
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NewsMPs urge Defra to step up war on food waste
MPs have urged the government to reverse millions of pounds of cuts made to industry body Wrap, amid a growing crisis over household food waste.
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NewsBritish farm production 'under threat' from EU pesticide bans
British production of apples, fresh carrots and frozen peas are under threat because of EU restrictions on the use of pest and weed control substances, a new report has claimed.
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NewsScottish carrier bag charge begins today
Shoppers in Scotland will be charged a minimum 5p for single-use carrier bags from today (20 October).
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Analysis & FeaturesRabobank's 10-point plan to boost food and agribusiness
Global soft commodity output could be dramatically increased by the adoption of 10 innovation-driven ideas…
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NewsBooths reduces fresh stock waste by 20%
Booths has reduced the amount of fresh stock wastage it produces by 20% since adopting a forecasting system…
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Comment & OpinionStealthy spread of SMOs should concern consumer goods industry
The war between citizens and Big Food Inc is an asymmetrical affair yet, as with David and Goliath…
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NewsVitacress pledges to stop growing cress on peat
A leading producer of fresh herbs and salad cress is to grow cress on a wood pulp substrate rather than peat…
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NewsGrocery employees in push to reduce food waste
Waitrose, Asda and Tesco are among 107 companies taking part in a new campaign aimed at helping their employees reduce household food waste.
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed prices might soar because of neonicotinoid delays
A delay in approving the emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticides on winter oilseed rape…
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NewsMSC ‘raises the bar’ with new sustainable fishing standard
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has unveiled a revamped standard for sustainable fishing, which it claims will “raise the bar”.
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NewsSainsbury's adds I Prefer 30 eco-labels to Tu clothing range
Sainsbury’s is introducing a new label on its Tu clothing range this season…