All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 3
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News
Wild adds roll-on deodorant to refillable personal care offer
The innovation comes in four fragrances, with a choice of four aluminium case designs
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UK food inflation to rise by 34% due to climate change in next two decades
New research from the Autonomy Institute has warned that while UK inflation unexpectedly hit 3.6% in June, worse is yet to come
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Co-op completes major solar panel project at largest RDC in Bedfordshire
The 660,000 sq ft depot in Biggleswade, which serves more than 600 stores across the south of England, has been equipped with approximately 6,744 solar panels
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UK supermarkets urged to stop selling tuna caught via harmful fishing methods
In February, Blue Marine Foundation and Bloom Association challenged the EU’s decision to block fisheries management measures aimed at protecting Indian Ocean tuna stocks from the impacts of drifting fish aggregating devices
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Welsh deposit return scheme ‘compromise’ set to be rejected by industry
The Welsh government has suggested a solution whereby single-use glass is included “from day one” in the Welsh scheme, but does not require deposits or changes to labelling
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Sustainable ready meal brand The Wild Hare secures Tesco listing
The Wild Hare described the listing as ‘a major milestone in the brand’s mission to put soil-first farming and great-tasting meals on more British plates’
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Comment & Opinion
Where do big suppliers stand in revitalised war on plastic?
The Plastics Pact has been revitalised by the united actions of supermarkets. But there’s a massive elephant in the room: where are the big suppliers?
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Pärla picks up £200k ad spend prize from Sky sustainability competition
The oral care challenger has been named as one of three winners in the disruptors category
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Strong partnerships deliver 36% sales growth for Lakes Free Range Egg Co
Revenues for the egg supplier rose by £25m to £94.5m in the year to 30 October 2024
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Interviews
How NFU president Tom Bradshaw took over the baton from Minette Batters
Minette Batters has been a hard act to follow, but new NFU boss Tom Bradshaw has impressed with his steadfast battle against the family farm tax
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Comment & Opinion
Microplastics in food will be the next UPF
Microplastics have been found in every part of the planet and, increasingly, in every part of our bodies, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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Comment & Opinion
How long-sighted Food Strategy can create a virtuous circle
The policy could give food and agriculture businesses the predictability they desperately need, says Henry Dimbleby, managing partner of Bramble Partners
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Bristol Beer Factory completes move to new £1.2m brewery
The 12,000 sq ft brewery is double the size of the brewer’s original site
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Comment & Opinion
Plant-based milks don’t need to be ‘equivalent’ to dairy milk
A recent government report has led to headlines claiming plant milks are a ‘poor nutritional equivalent’ to cows milk, says Emily Angus, senior dietitian at The Vegan Society
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Dutch supermarket giant Albert Heijn first in world to report methane emissions
Methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of Albert Heijn’s total greenhouse gas footprint, according to an update this month to its sustainability report
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‘Guerrilla’ marketing campaign rolls out to promote natural local food
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is spearheading the Farm Retail Association’s drive to redefine how British consumers view food
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LWC opens 'most sustainable and advanced' depot on Merseyside
The site will enable LWC to hold more stock locally, improve product availability and streamline delivery operations
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Innocent reveals £1m regenerative agriculture fund winners
The scheme supports innovative projects that champion regenerative agriculture and help safeguard the future long-term supply of fruit & veg
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Deposit return scheme to carry £300m ‘tax hit’ on prices
Soft drinks bosses claim the success of the scheme is being ‘jeopardised’ by the prospect of VAT charges being made on unredeemed deposits on the return scheme
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Plastic: supermarkets agree to work together in ‘bold’ new reuse model
The Grocer revealed in November that supermarkets were gearing up to launch a second major push on reuse and refill technology