All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 15
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Eco-pack of the year
Several years of research lie behind this sustainable ‘smart strip’ from John West
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Flexible plastic pack of the year
The on-pack design was printed using Eco Flexibles’ new water-based inkjet setup, a far less impactful option
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Composite pack of the year
The 100% recycled punnets from BerryWorld UK are a category first for branded packaging in berries
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News‘Muck Map’ reveals full extent of farming’s impact on rivers
The Severn, Great Ouse, Ouse (Yorkshire), Norfolk Rivers Group, Trent and Wye are listed as rivers most likely to be affected by manure from factory farms
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NewsNet zero 2030 targets to be missed without 20% meat and dairy cut
The report from IGD and Wrap concludes that without “urgent action on diets”, the government’s legally binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions will be unachievable
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NewsUnilever escapes CMA wrath as watchdog closes green claims probe
The consumer watchdog was concerned over potential spread of sustainability misinformation in the fmcg sector
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NewsCadbury to transition all UK&I sharing bars to 80% rPP wrappers
The new, recycled packaging will hit shelves in 2025
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NewsSix new suppliers to hit Co-op shelves thanks to Apiary support scheme
Post-launch support will continue, including access to sales trends and data, plus training and mentoring with industry leaders and sector specialists
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Promotional FeaturesHow food ingredients companies can drive sustainable change throughout the supply chain
Climate change is top of the agenda for businesses and consumers alike, driving food ingredients companies to take action to improve their sustainability impact. Here we explore the strategies ofi is implementing, and the learnings we can take from their progress.
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Comment & OpinionCOP16 highlighted the need for retailer action on nature
Nature is climbing up the industry agenda, and the time for action is now, says Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at BRC
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NewsTesco launches milk sustainability partnership with Arla and Müller
The launch of the Future Dairy Partnership marks a significant step towards uniting the dairy industry to accelerate reduction of emissions
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NewsMilliways launches in France as part of international rollout
It is part of a global rollout for the London-headquartered company and follows the major move to launch nationwide in the US at the start of October
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NewsMSC launches global initiative to accelerate sustainability in fisheries
Over 500 fisheries have been certified according to the MSC’s Fisheries Standard. However, the organisation said there was an urgent need for more rapid progress
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Analysis & FeaturesSingle-use vapes ban: what next for the top two brands?
Both ElfBar and Lost Mary built their success on disposable lines
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NewsWoods Foodservice expands fleet with fully electric vehicles
The wholesaler is planning to switch its entire fleet to electric and low-emission vehicles
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Comment & OpinionValencia floods are a tragic reminder of climate change threat to food supply
Thousands of hectares of farmland are submerged following heavy rains across eastern Spain
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News‘Shafted’ farmers dismayed by budget tax hikes warn of price increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget has been slammed by the farming sector for its ‘betrayal’ over tax hikes
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NewsFood Thoughts acquires Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to create new confectionery proposition
Food Thoughts has acquired vegan confectionery challenger Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to expand the ethical home baking brand into a new category
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Comment & OpinionDelay EPR or face the fallout in jobs and growth
According to Defra, final fees will only be known after the scheme begins – this is nonsensical, says Miles Beale, CEO of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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NewsSoy deforestation in Brazil on rise as Cargill accused of exposing UK poultry to law breaches
Exclusive new data shows soy-driven deforestation in Brazil is increasing amid claims UK businesses risk breaching upcoming laws