All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 151
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Comment & OpinionWe’re at peak meat. Which supermarket will bite the bullet and pledge to sell less?
Supermarkets cannot sell meat at the volumes they do without being involved in deforestation, says Elena Polisano, Greenpeace UK senior campaigner
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NewsOnly one in 10 food companies committed to health and sustainability, report claims
Companies were assessed on whether their products were healthful, the sustainability of their business operations, the sustainability of their supply and value chains and whether they practiced good corporate citizenship
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Comment & OpinionFight the instinct to cut and run when problems emerge in the supply chain
Buyers should stick with their industry partners to help them resolve their issues, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, MD at SPQR Communications
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Alan Kingston, Glenilen Farm
Sustainability is a buzzword for many businesses now. This is quite literally true for Alan and Valerie Kingston of Irish dairy supplier Glenilen Farm. The County Cork business is home to 180,000 bees across three hives, which produce organic honey. Glenilen also caters for solitary bees through a wildflower garden. ...
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NewsNestlé in second attempt to crack vegan market with revival of Garden Gourmet brand
The fmcg giant will bring its revamped brand back to UK retailers on 20 September
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely launches Choco Changer own-label brand with Aldi
The range, called Choco Changer, comprises three bars - Hazelnut, Salted Caramel and 70% Dark Chocolate
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NewsFul brings ‘climate active’ blue spirulina soft drinks to the UK
The microalgae Ful uses to make its drinks absorb up to two times their weight in carbon
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NewsFarming industry on verge of mental health crisis, senior figures warn
According to the BGA & NFU, the accumulation of post-Brexit and Covid-19-related pressures has damaged farmers’ health and wellbeing
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NewsWild Hare signs supply deal with rapid delivery firm Getir
Wild Hare ready meals are stocked by brands such as Whole Foods, Selfridges London and a handful of specialist retailers
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons’ ‘zero waste’ trial is a positive indicator of a return to normal
A six-store trial will see all packaging waste – including plastic, cardboard and foil – recycled in the UK
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NewsFerrero moves Rocher range into fully recyclable packaging
Ferrero claims its ‘eco-designed’ boxes will save approximately 2,000 tonnes of plastic globally in their first year on the market
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NewsBrewDog looks to ‘generate excitement’ with launch of Planet Pale ale
The new beer would ‘generate excitement and highlight the brewer’s sustainability credentials’, said BrewDog
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NewsUK Seafood Fund: government announces plans for first £24m
The fishing industry and environmentalists have greeted the announcement with scepticism
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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