All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 267
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NewsCo-op reaps benefits of chiller doors
The Co-operative Group has reported massive energy savings after installing chiller doors across its estate…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive oil price will not drop soon, warn suppliers
Despite hopes prices would come down in the new year, olive oil is not expected to get cheaper until the spring…
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Scottish suppliers urged to adopt sustainability strategy
Scottish food and drinks firms are being urged to abide by the country’s first pan-industry sustainability strategy.
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NewsIceland cuts mackerel quota by 15%
Iceland has cut its annual mackerel catch quota by 15% for 2013 in an effort to ensure the future sustainability of the stock.
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Category ReportOwn label offers high quality, eco-friendliness and thrift
Brands and retailers may be muting their green message in favour of a product functionality one…
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Analysis & FeaturesBasmati rice prices up as Indian plantings fall
Curry lovers may soon be in for a nasty surprise at the checkout, as basmati commodity prices have rocketed…
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NewsNeonicotinoids: Commission moves to legislate to protect bees
The European Commission has said it will take legislative action to protect honey bees from the effects of neonicotinoids…
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NewsIndustry comes together to prevent surplus food going to waste
A number of food industry giants have teamed up to slash the amount of surplus food being wasted.
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NewsSainsbury's Switch the Fish campaign returns
Sainsbury’s will give away seven tonnes of under-utilised fish species tomorrow (25 January) in a bid to encourage shoppers to experiment with fish outside of the ‘big 5’ species.
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NewsMeridian launches 'primate-friendly' peanut butters
Peanut butter producer Meridian has dropped palm oil from its products to create ‘primate-friendly’ nut butters…
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NewsGrowers warned over drosophila fly threat
A new campaign has been launched to warn soft fruit growers of the UK arrival of the spotted wing drosophila fruit fly…
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Analysis & FeaturesHigh demand set to push animal feed prices up further
Analysts are warning of impending price increases for maize and wheat…
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NewsBees are at risk from neonicotonoids claims EFSA
A widely-used group of pesticides has been ruled unsafe for bees, in a report that has raised concerns over the EU’s safety assessment process.
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NewsTesco trials longer trailers to slash CO2 emissions
Tesco has rolled out 25 extra-long Gray & Adams refrigerated trailers in a Department for Transport-backed trial…
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Category ReportThe zero packaging store
Back in the 1980s, weigh-your-own shops were a common sight on Britain’s high streets.
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NewsNocton 'mega-dairy' team ups sticks to Hungary
The team behind the ill-fated Nocton mega-dairy has invested in a dairying operation in Hungary….
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Comment & Opinion
The Energy Bill lacks spark
UK retailers will no doubt have noted the recent Energy Bill, currently being scrutinised by a Public Bill Committee….
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Analysis & FeaturesVinegar prices stung by poor grape harvest
The poor grape harvest last year is not just taking its toll on wine lovers – salad fans are set to suffer too….
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Analysis & FeaturesA cautious year ahead after weather woes of 2012
From scorched earth in the US Midwest to waterlogged fields here, 2012 proved a vintage year for weather chaos…
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Food waste report points finger at bogofs and sell-by dates
Supermarkets and their suppliers must shoulder more responsibility for reducing food waste, say the authors of a new study claiming that up to half of all food is thrown away.