All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 131
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NewsMondelez and Arla roll out new packaging across key brands
The move sees Philadelphia and Dairylea move to PET packaging, while Arla’s Lactofree milk has moved to recyclable cartons
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Comment & OpinionCardboard conundrum: why industry and government need to collaborate on recycling
Suppliers, retailers and government must all help shoppers understand the importance of recycling and assist them in that venture, says Andy Barnetson, director of packaging affairs, Confederation of Paper Industries
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NewsCeleb chef Hari Ghotra targets home cooking with curry meal kits
The chef’s new Easy Friday Curry Kit and Easy Vegan Curry Box both contain the components to make a three-course meal
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Comment & OpinionFood companies benefit from indirect subsidies on unhealthy food. Taxes will put an end to it
Food companies should treat potential new salt and sugar taxes as the end of subsidies they have benefited from for decades, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose to donate four million healthy snacks to families across the UK
Source: Waitrose JLP will be working with charity network FareShare and Waitrose farmers and suppliers The John Lewis Partnership is donating four million healthy meals to children and families in need over the summer. The group will be working with charity network FareShare and two key fruit ...
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Comment & OpinionTaking serious action on deforestation will be vital to achieving net zero
With most large food businesses relying on raw materials imported from tropical regions, Earthworm Foundation CEO Bastien Sachet explains how net zero action is closely linked to ‘no deforestation’ objectives in the supply chain
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Ella Shone transformed a former milk float into a plastic-free refill store
Former Rubies in the Rubble commercial manager Ella Shone trundles the streets of London in the TopUp Truck to deliver plastic-free and zero waste groceries
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK posts ‘strong’ pandemic results
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua saw sales grow by £57m, with pre-tax profits growing by £1.1m
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NewsPrinces commits to global carbon neutrality by 2030
The target was set as part of its ‘2030 Green Goals’ initiative, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions and food waste
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Comment & OpinionNew taxes on food will impact producers at the bottom of the supply chain
Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy seems to ignore the dynamics of grocery pricing, says Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, chair of the Rural Policy Group
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits claims ‘UK first’ with 100% rPET punnets
The Scottish company has made the innovation with its packaging supplier Waddington Europe
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to spot greenwashing and why brands were caught out
Fmcg brands are under pressure to be green. That’s brought about a large number of dubious claims – but UK regulators are now getting on the case
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Sir Kensington’s sought to set itself apart on sustainability
In June, Unilever-owned condiment brand Sir Kensington’s released its inaugural impact report.
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Comment & OpinionWhy our food system should be at the heart of environment policy
The past 18 months has given us reasons to be proud, but it has also highlighted many inefficiencies and inadequacies in our system
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NewsFyffes pledges to slash CO2 emissions after publishing first sustainability report
It said the reduction would align it to the Science-Based Target Initiative’s aim to limit emission increases to 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels
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NewsNominate your sustainable dairy heroes: deadline extended
The most sustainably minded people in UK dairy will be celebrated in The Grocer’s Dairymen supplement in September
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NewsGrowers warn lack of clarity over R&D funding a threat to sector
Horticulture and potato growers are calling for clarity from government on what will replace AHDB’s services
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Comment & OpinionWho will be paying for vital sustainability initiatives - shoppers or manufacturers?
Manufacturers need to invest heavily in sustainability schemes, but not all consumers are willing to pay a premium to fund it, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsMorrisons to roll out 100 new electric car rapid charge points
The charge points allow customers to charge the majority of cars from flat to full battery in under 45 minutes
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NewsM&S Food launches sustainability-themed children’s book
The book, titled Farm to Foodhall, The Magic Ingredient, tells the stories behind some of M&S’s Select farmers partners