Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 152
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NewsFinnebrogue sets sights on Beyond Meat with meat-free Evolution Burger launch
The Northern Irish supplier’s new product was said to weigh in cheaper than the Beyond Burger while matching it on taste
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NewsWaitrose to go bagless for all online orders, and remove 10p bags from stores
Retailer is also set to reinstate into-home deliveries
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Promotional FeaturesWales aims for sustainability gold
With consumers increasingly conscious about environmental issues, Wales – a small country with big ambitions – is taking steps to achieve a global reputation for the excellence and sustainability of its food supply chain.
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NewsTesco launches ‘Loop’ refillable aisle boasting 88 branded and own-label products
Loop sorts and cleans the returned empty containers for reuse, before they are refilled by suppliers
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NewsSainsbury’s partners with Neighbourly to distribute surplus food to charities in need
The retailer is ramping up efforts to increase food donations to charities and community groups while tackling food waste
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NewsNomad Foods sets ‘ambitious’ new emissions reduction targets
The owner of frozen brands including Birds Eye and Aunt Bessie’s has had its targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative
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Comment & OpinionHow we at Dash Water rose to the challenge of localised production
Localisation in food and drink is a growing trend, and the reasons to not transport food over long distances are clear
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NewsMajestic Wine launches in-store cork recycling scheme
The scheme will see collection hubs installed in stores, where customers will be encouraged to deposit their used corks
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NewsCathedral City teams up with Iceland for frozen sides & snacks range
The range of cheesy products exclusively went on sale at more than 800 of the supermarket’s stores last week
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NewsOral care brand Hello to roll out ‘natural’ range across the UK
The entire range contains no artificial flavours, sweeteners or colourants and uses responsibly sourced materials like sustainable bamboo
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NewsBisto sizes down packaging but increases product in sustainability play
The supplier has cut down the size of its Bisto drums by 8mm
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Analysis & FeaturesFive ways the dairy industry is boosting its sustainability credentials
How is the dairy sector working to improve its impact on the environment?
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NewsAHDB meat & dairy marketing campaign returns after ASA rejects complaints
Complaints by pro-vegan groups and animal welfare charities about the We Eat Balanced campaign were not upheld by the ASA in a ruling last month
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NewsHarrods replaces signature plastic carrier bag with paper version
The luxury retailer is replacing the plastic bag with a 100% recyclable, sustainably sourced paper one
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Comment & OpinionDefunding food waste efforts is disastrous for society and climate
FareShare is concerned over the future of the annual £5m Food Waste Fund, which government has yet to commit to for another year
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NewsFood waste app Olio raises $43m to boost global growth
As well as targeting key Latin American, Northern European and Asian markets, the money will be used to rapidly accelerate the rollout of Olio’s Food Waste Heroes programme in the UK
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NewsWrap report: Better on-farm food waste data could significantly boost profits
The sustainability charity found data collection and measurement of food waste was ’negligible’ at farm level
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NewsAngela White made Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK & Ireland retail GM
White joined the coffee giant today after four years as UK & Ireland general manager for nutrition (juice/grains) at PepsiCo
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Analysis & FeaturesHow dairy drinks brands are making packs more sustainable
Tackling plastic is a top priority for suppliers across the UK grocery market and dairy drinks are no exception. So what are brands doing to make packs more sustainable?
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Category ReportResponsible yoghurt: Dairymen yoghurts & potted desserts category report 2021
Carbon emissions are front of mind when it comes to dairy’s impact on Earth. So, how are yoghurt suppliers tackling them?