Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 9
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Hisbe founders ‘hurting and exhausted’ as ethical grocer enters liquidation
The liquidation would leave ‘many’ suppliers with unpaid invoices, Hisbe said
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Comment and Opinion
If the food waste scandal could happen to Tesco, it could happen to anyone
As the shockwaves of the food waste scandal settle, this shouldn’t turn into a Tesco witch-hunt
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Sustainable tuna claims ‘confusing’ British shoppers, finds MSC
Consumer research from the Marine Stewardship Council found that consumers wanted to buy products that helped the ocean
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Asda ditches plastic trays for its mince beef
Asda said the switch would help it save more than 60 tonnes of plastic a year
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Kraft Heinz plans green hydrogen plant for Wigan factory
The £40m scheme is forecasted to enter operation in 2026
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Analysis and Features
How many food environment labelling schemes is too many?
Multiple eco-labelling schemes are in competition as industry and environmental campaigners battle over what works best. But the government is dragging its feet
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Red Tractor CEO: ‘scheme is not here just for farmers’
Moseley has faced calls to resign from his position after the ill-fated announcement of a new, retailer-backed environmentally-focused Red Tractor module in October
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Britvic goes green with new solar farm tie-up
The site will exclusively supply Britvic’s three UK factories
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Comment and Opinion
Deforestation legislation is welcome but doesn’t go far enough
New laws should take into account all forms of deforestation, says Belinda Borck, global public policy co-ordinator, Tony’s Chocolonely
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Analysis and Features
UK Food & Drink Shows 2024: panels and presentations not to miss
The sessions set to inspire and educate independent food and drink retailers and suppliers
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The Big Interview
How Annabel Thomas built sustainable scotch brand Nc’nean
As her organic, sustainably made, small-batch spirit rolls into Waitrose, Nc’nean founder Annabel Thomas talks cutting carbon emissions, eschewing age statements and being a woman in whisky
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Planet A closes £12m fundraising to bring cocoa-free chocolate to the UK
Food tech startup Planet A Foods has secured $15.4m (£12.2m) to power the expansion of its sustainable cocoa-free chocolate into the UK and other international markets
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Promotional Feature
How provenance and quality are influencing food and drink purchase decisions
With British consumers increasingly seeking reassurance and transparency on the origins and production of their food and drink, a study in Wales has highlighted how important this has become – and how it translates back down the chain to the country’s producers.
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Tesco fires contractor as food waste scandal sparks investigation
Tesco told The Grocer it had “terminated” the contract of its food waste processor
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Record £1.3bn spent on MSC certified fish last year
Volumes of MSC labelled product also increased by 1%, rising to 154,543 tonnes
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Holland & Barrett launches new charity partnership with Comic Relief
H&B will curate a specific range of products, with 10p from each purchase being donated to the charity
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Category Report
Why fancy toilet tissue is on a roll
Lavvy paper brands have halted the rise of bog-standard own label with posh NPD and lower prices. Can they grow sales more?
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Yeo Valley launches TV ad as part of multimillion-pound push
The organic dairy’s new campaign is called ‘Delicious is at the heart of everything we do’ and presents the journey from farm to fridge
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Comment and Opinion
Collaboration is the key to sustainability progress
No one brand can save the planet alone, says Greg Lawson, MD of sustainability consultancy Aura
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JBS boss calls for financial help for small producers in sustainability switch
Technologies were already available to make the transition, said Gilberto Tomazoni, who has urged greater collaboration between major food businesses and governments