All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 35
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Comment and OpinionOn the BFFF’s 75th anniversary, frozen food is more important than ever
On 15 June, the BFFF will celebrate this milestone anniversary at the annual Frozen Food Awards, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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NewsCo-op and RSPB join forces to support UK peatland restoration
The projects will deliver environmental benefits including the protection of natural habitats for wildlife, potentially improving water quality, and reducing flood risk
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NewsGovernment mulls fast-track for lab-grown meat approval
It comes amid fears that existing restrictions on so-called novel foods are holding back firms from investing in solutions to the environmental and hunger crisis
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Comment and OpinionWill the deposit return scheme’s new 2025 target be hit?
The big question this week was not whether Scotland’s pioneering DRS would be delayed, but if the new deadline can possibly be hit
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé to invest in sustainable start-ups in Latin America via VC partnership
Nestlé has announced a partnership with specialist agri-food venture capital fund The Yield Lab Latam, to invest in sustainable food production start-ups in the region
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Comment and OpinionLocal food sourcing would pay off for the big four
With the right investment, smaller, innovative businesses could be catalysed into becoming the big brands of tomorrow, says Rory Stone, director of Highland Fine Cheeses
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NewsDeposit return scheme shelved until at least October 2025
The Scottish government met with representatives from industry earlier today in talks which put the final nail in the coffin of the proposed launch in March next year
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NewsBroccoli packaging revamped to reduce supply chain waste
A Spanish export company has changed the way it transports broccoli to the UK so it arrives in prime condition
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NewsGrowUp Farms gets green light for major vertical farm expansion
The height of the company’s Pepperness site at Discovery Park near Sandwich will be increased to 24.9m from 18.9m to accommodate more growing chambers
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NewsGunna adds functional lemonades in aluminium bottles
The brand said it hoped the packaging innovation would be a ‘catalyst for change’ for the soft drinks sector, encouraging rivals to ditch plastic bottles
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NewsAldi looks to save energy by reducing lighting in all stores
The discounter is rolling out the move across its estate from this month, having trialled the measure in four stores
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NewsWalkers Leicester factory in line for mega cash injection
The investment aimed to ‘future-proof’ the Leicester site, allowing PepsiCo to ‘deliver on our ambitions on packaging and health’
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News‘D Day for deposit return scheme’ as axe could fall in next 48 hours
First minister Humza Yousaf wrote to prime minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, giving him until the end of today to back Scotland’s plan for an “all in” system
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NewsBrakes installs solar panels at its Aylesford depot
Sysco GB, Brakes’ parent company, plans to cut carbon emissions overall by 27.5% between 2019 and 2030
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NewsLidl introduces vacuum-packed packaging across beef mince lines
The packaging will be on shelf early next year
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Britain’s disposable vape market beyond saving?
Disposable vapes may be booming, but their manufacturers are in a battle of rule-followers versus rule-breakers. Now Big Tobacco is wading in to shake things up further
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Comment and OpinionLobbying for less sustainability legislation is dangerous game
Having convened three meetings in three weeks, you would think the government knew better
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WhitepapersWhat is the future of plant-based food?
With the ongoing consumer focus on personal and planetary health, greater technology and advancements to it are set to drive the future of food. Read this report to find out how to take advantage of potential opportunities in the plant-based sector.
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NewsMüller filtered milk rebranded Good Stuff Fresher for Longer
The revamp will be followed by a wider rollout of the Müller Good Stuff brand across other variants over the coming months
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NewsTalks on carbon emissions reporting system starting in weeks
Food Data Transparency Partnership co-chair Chris Tyas said fight to reduce carbon emissions is “more urgent than any other single matter”