All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 109
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NewsSustainable household brand and retailer Everdrop plans UK launch this year
Everdrop should land in the UK by “the end of the year”, according to its founder David Löwe
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NewsTesco rapped for ‘misleading’ vegan burger environmental claims
The watchdog found Tesco had failed to back up its claims that switching to Plant Chef burgers would ’positively affect the environment’
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NewsFootballer Chris Smalling launches eco-friendly VC fund
ForGood will invest between £50,000 and £1m in businesses addressing environmental issues, such as climate change.
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NewsM&S trials refillable range of homecare cleaning products
The retailer is launching M&S Refillable, which allows customers to choose from eight prefilled homecare products
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NewsSodaStream launches ‘next gen’ range of carbonation machines
The machines would ‘allow for a completely personalised water experience, whilst helping people lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle’, said SodaStream
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop has successfully balanced tradition and evolution
The 45-year old business’ success was recognised by the Farm Shop & Deli Show Retailer Awards in April
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Comment & OpinionUK’s move on gene-edited crops is a step forward – but consumer perceptions need to shift
Gene editing can translate decades of scientific research into crops that are healthier to consume and reduce environmental impacts, says Mark Tufnell, Country Land & Business Association (CLA) president
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Comment & OpinionVertical farming can boost the UK’s food security as global supply chains struggle
Vertical farming has the potential to transform the global food supply chain and bolster local economies, says John Stapleton, non-executive chairman of Fischer Farms
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NewsWaitrose to permanently ditch coloured milk bottle caps to boost recyclability
The supermarket is replacing the hard-to-recycle blue, green and red milk bottle caps on all Essential Waitrose milk
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NewsItalian supplier Seggiano adds loose pasta duo for refill stations
The products catered to the growing interest in refillables and ‘the renewed interest in less refined, easily digestible, ancient grains’, said Seggiano
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NewsDRS u-turn: government accused of ‘betrayal’ over exclusion of glass bottles
The government is due to publish a consultation response on its final DRS plans in the next few days
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Analysis & FeaturesPlanet Organic to open its first distribution centre as part of supply chain revamp
The retailer is looking at ways to further revamp its ‘inefficient’ supply chain operations Planet Organic is opening its first distribution centre in partnership with Howard Tenens Logistics. The specialist retailer’s new centralised model is going live at its Sunbury-on-Thames distribution centre, which will serve all its ...
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NewsTesco announces winners of Dragons’ Den style eco accelerator programme
The Innovation Connections programme paired a raft of startups with long-term Tesco suppliers to trial green initiatives
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NewsMorrisons unveils new sustainability incentive for its livestock farmers
The scheme builds on the retailer’s commitment last March for its 3,000 UK farmers and growers to achieve net zero status by 2030
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NewsSir Robert Goodwill elected chair of Efra Committee, replacing Neil Parish
Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected chair of Efra and will take the position with immediate effect, serving until the end of the current parliament
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Wrap’s supply chain protocols really change the game?
Wrap says its protocols on Scope 3 emissions will enable the industry to ‘target, measure and act’ on climate change. Are they a ‘game-changer’?
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NewsGrosvenor outlines plan for significant investment in food and agritech
Investment firm Grosvenor has outlined ambitions to ramp up its activity in food and agritech and double the capital allocated to innovation the industry over the next decade as concerns grow over security in the supply chain.
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NewsMy Emissions secures £400k funding for accessible carbon labelling service
The latest funding round will help My Emissions double its team and fulfil its aim to work with more than 100 companies in the next 12 months
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NewsSoil Association Certification appoints Dominic Robinson as new CEO
Dominic Robinson joins the Soil Association Certification from Severn Trent Water and is replacing Martin Sawyer
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NewsFresh produce industry urges government caution following gene editing announcement
Industry experts have called for greater consultation with the industry following the introduction of new legislation