All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 17
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NewsTesco rolls out more solar-powered refrigerated lorries
Until recently, keeping food chilled and frozen on the road has meant running diesel engines on the back of trucks – generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary.
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NewsEPR: government agrees to explore alternative approach
The government is exploring an alternative approach to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, in a move welcomed by the hospitality sector
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NewsMighty makes debut with refillable toothpaste dispenser and refills
Mighty’s mission is eliminate the global number of single-use toothpaste tubes – billions of which end up in landfill or the ocean each year
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NewsL’Oréal puts refills at heart of global, multicategory push
L’Oréal’s push is designed to encourage consumers to embrace refillable beauty products ‘and contribute to a more sustainable future’
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NewsBeyond Belief Brewing Co seals Sainsbury’s listing for beer brewed with surplus pasta
Zenith Pasta IPA will roll into 400 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide next week
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NewsCarlsberg rolls out first beer brewed from entirely regeneratively grown barley
Initially, the beer will only be sold in limited quantities from Carlsberg’s brewery in Copenhagen
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NewsWildfarmed launches its regenerative bread and rolls into Tesco
The Tesco launch marks the regenerative food and farming business’s third supermarket launch in just over 12 months
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NewsFresh Direct strengthens standards with 100% Leaf Marque certification
The move will see growers supporting Fresh Direct’s commitment to sustainable farming practices
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NewsNescafé surpasses 2025 regenerative agriculture goal
Wider adoption of regenerative practices was helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Nescafé said
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Promotional FeaturesHow innovation can future-proof the fruit and vegetable sector
As consumers increasingly focus on health and wellness, it is important for retailers to offer high-quality fresh produce from sustainable sources. EU authorities also maintain that rigorous legislation and innovation help ensure a consistent and safe supply from across Member States.
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NewsFormer health tsar Dimbleby teams up to help find talent in Future of Food Competition
This year the competition has announced a new strategic partnership with Bramble Partners
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NewsMüller unveils new organic farming pay model in bid to boost production
Müller has unveiled a new, tailored pricing model which aims to take into account a wide range of factors contributing to recent falls in organic milk production
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NewsDunelm’s Pausa Cafés distribute over 100k Too Good To Go bags
Too Good To Go offers customers access to surplus food at a reduced cost
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Comment & OpinionMandatory reporting is the only way to force better diets
The introduction of consistent reporting requirements would go some way to creating a level playing field for food sector companies, says Elaine Hindal, CEO of the British Nutrition Foundation
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NewsSurplus food: £13.6m awarded to divert farm waste to food banks – but £1.2m withheld
The fund was drawn up to fund the redistribution of ‘healthy and nutritious’ food from farmgate to homeless shelters, food banks and charities
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits launches Good Natured Berries brand
The brand has been launched to be ‘vibrant, premium, and packed with personality’ and to disrupt the fresh produce aisle
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NewsBottom trawling: ban could be extended in protected areas
Defra has outlined plans to ban the practice in more Marine Protected Areas to protect rare marine animals, as well as the seabeds
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Comment & OpinionWomen – and the planet – deserve better than toxic tampons
According to reports, some tampons contained glyphosate at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water, while others tested positive for traces of arsenic and lead, says Julie Chen, co-founder of The Cheeky Panda
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InterviewsGrowUp CEO Mike Hedges on the future of vertical farming
While other vertical farms have struggled, GrowUp’s CEO has built a team he believes has the potential to grow and sell its ‘best-tasting’ salad leaves globally
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NewsWaitrose letting shoppers ‘borrow’ reusable cups in latest hot drinks trial
Waitrose shoppers have seven days to return the reusable cup to store, or will be charged £3 for failing to do so