Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 96
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NewsTate & Lyle widens stevia farming project in China
Aims to build on work started three years ago
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NewsArla presses on with sustainability drive despite price rises
Arla UK has announced a raft of new commitments including a switch to renewable energy by 2025 and ditching all virgin plastics by 2030
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NewsJBS and environmentalists trade blows again over slaughter numbers and deforestation
Fresh salvos follow April report accusing the Brazilian meat giant of huge emissions increase
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NewsKellogg’s kicks off project to increase yellowhammer populations across UK farms
Source: Bob Brewer Kellogg’s plans to create ’prime nesting habitats’ for the endangered birds across farmlands Kellogg’s is attempting to increase the population of yellowhammers in the UK. The cereal giant has kicked off a three-year project in a bid to “bring back” the birds to UK ...
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NewsBrakes and Sysco Speciality Group begin electric vehicle trial
The pilot will include a range of temperature-controlled electric vehicles, including two Electra 19-tonne HGVs and two electric vans
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NewsFortnum & Mason to offer refillable biscuit tins in new sustainability push
This is the London-based retailer’s latest move to improve sustainability practices across the business
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NewsAsda ditches best before dates on 250 fruit & veg products
Asda said it wanted to reduce food waste in the home and save customers money as they faced the cost of living crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesTown End Farm Shop: where every product has a story
Local sourcing and sustainability is at the heart of this award-winning North Yorkshire-based farm shop, butcher and café
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Comment & OpinionWhy big business needs to join the B Corp movement
Large B Corps have an opportunity to work alongside SMEs to advocate for change, says Nespresso’s sustainability lead Mary Child
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association teams up with efficiency specialists in emissions reduction drive
Both companies will participate in a special SWA webinar on 31 August aimed at helping members cut costs and reduce carbon emissions
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Analysis & FeaturesFour apps battling to fight food waste and help hunger
From Olio to Kitche, food waste apps are reporting a spike in demand amid the cost of living crisis. So how do these apps work? And how are they adapting to their growing number of users?
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NewsNisa retailers save 100,000 meals through Too Good To Go
A total of 300 stores helped to reach the milestone, which are collectively stopping over 1,000 meals from going to waste each week
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NewsBaylis & Harding launches ‘sustainable’ handwash refill range
‘Our new range of refillable handwashes not only contributes to protecting the planet, but also provides great value for our customers’, said Baylis & Harding
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Analysis & FeaturesHow waste apps are evolving to resolve the food poverty crisis
From Olio to Kitche, food waste apps are reporting a spike in demand amid the cost of living crisis. So how do these apps work? And how are they adapting to their growing number of users?
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NewsRefill Coalition trials not rolling out this year
The Grocer has learned the rollout of the refill solution is now planning to go live in the first quarter of 2023
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NewsGrowers braced for more disruption and crop failures following drought declaration
Nine out of 14 regions in England have now been officially declared as drought zones by the Environment Agency
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Analysis & FeaturesAre we one step closer to an eco-measure for food items?
Oxford scientists have analysed 57,000 multi-ingredient products - but the study has faced criticism
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NewsPrinces aiming to sell only 100% MSC-certified tuna by 2025
Conpany is “confident” it can hit target despite short lead time
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NewsDomestos rolls out 50% recycled plastic bottles across core bleach range
The bottles used high-quality recycled resin to ensure strength and durability, said Domestos
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NewsAldi starts anti-waste trial with Too Good To Go
Seven stores across the north-east are taking part in the pilot, which started on 25 July