Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 31
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NewsMars Wrigley shrinks Celebrations tubs by 50g ahead of Christmas
The manufacturer confirmed the move after photos of the new smaller tubs were posted online
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NewsFaith in Nature revives fragrance-free range for allergy sufferers
The personal care brand u-turned on its decision to discontinue the products after severe allergy sufferers took to social media to complain about the move
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NewsNestlé develops ‘climate change resistant’ arabica coffee variety
The new variety has been selected for its resistance to coffee leaf rust
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Analysis & FeaturesIGD’s new plan for net zero targets in 2030 and beyond
New Food System Transition Plan aims to catch up on targets
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s on the food to-do list for the new Labour government?
Labour has pledged to back farmers, sort the ‘omnishambles’ of DRS and EPR, and get strict on health targets. What will its first move be?
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NewsTesco announces methane-reducing feed trial for dairy cows
The supplement works by suppressing the enzymes responsible for producing methane, leading to a reduction in the amount of methane produced
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KVI TrackerExtreme weather sparks fears of tea price hikes as everyday brew prices soar
Some branded tea lines are up by over 30% year on year
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Comment & OpinionRefill can work at scale if we fail fast and learn quickly
Many businesses are making great strides in the transition to a circular economy for packaging, says Catherine Conway, reuse lead at GoUnpackaged
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NewsDoomed Asda plastic refill aisles making just £1,000 a week
Earlier this week Asda revealed it was to scrap its trials of refillable packaging technology, in a major blow to the industry’s war on plastic
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Comment & OpinionHow manufacturers can plan for unpredictable UK weather
Retailers and manufacturers can’t control the weather but they can plan for it, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s move to scrap refills a sign of the crisis facing the industry’s war on plastic
Asda was always something of an unlikely poster child for the war on plastic
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NewsMorrisons launches farmer skills project in bid to cut carbon
The retailer has partnered with professional body The Institute for Agriculture & Horticulture on the project
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NewsLidl to start taking EV charging payment through loyalty app
Payments for using one of the discounter’s charging points are currently made through the Pod Point, but will transition to Lidl Plus from this summer
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NewsNew Defra secretary Reed unveils five key priorities
Streatham and Croydon North MP Reed held the shadow environment secretary brief in opposition
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Eleanor Langford, production scheduler, Nestlé
Eleanor blends sustainability and efficiency at her role in Nestlé’s coffee manufacturing
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NewsAsda scraps plastic refill store trials
After trials involving leading manufacturers at four stores, Asda said the economics of the concept were ‘too challenging’
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NewsElection 2024: Minette Batters appointed a life peer as Labour romps to victory
Batters will sit as a non-party political, cross-bench peer once sworn in at the House of Lords
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Comment & OpinionTo make an impact on food waste, we must educate young people
Rubies’ ‘Educate for Change’ toolkit provides everything from five-minute bite-sized discussions, quizzes and facts, all the way to full lesson plans
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s six asks of the new Labour government
New policy is either expected or to be hoped for on issues such as wages, health, sustainability and more, but it’s also about the approach
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NewsMorrisons aims to cut cow farts with new low methane feed
The retailer’s manufacturing arm Myton Food Group is aiming to use seaweed in its cattle feed by 2026