All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 36
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NewsGovernment-backed research hub launches to ‘reshape the UK’s food system’
The Thriving Food Futures project has been awarded funding by UKRI and the NIHR
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NewsMcCain launches regenerative farming campaign with Rachel Brosnahan
Research from McCain has shown most people are not sure what regenerative agriculture is or its role in mitigating the impacts of climate change
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Comment & OpinionWhy the future of plant-based food is ‘reassuringly natural’
The plant-based category has faced strong headwinds in recent years, but the all-natural subcategory will help revitalise the sector, says Jason Belmont, MD at Gosh Food
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Analysis & FeaturesNFU Conference: what could Steve Reed offer angry farmers?
Faced with furious questions and protests, Reed tried in vain to reassure a farming sector left reeling by the much-hated ‘family farm tax’
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NewsDrinks and hospitality bosses demand halt to ‘unviable’ EPR rollout
In the latest blow to the troubled scheme, the WSTA, Scotch Whisky Association, UKHospitality and the BBPA called for crisis talks with Defra ministers
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NewsCourtauld Commitment name dropped as industry relaunches food waste and emissions pledges
The commitment will be rebranded as the UK Food & Drink Pact
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Comment & OpinionWe must communicate to bridge the sustainability ‘say-do’ gap
In the beverage category, 68% of consumers say they care about the environment but only 12% follow through with a sustainable purchase, says Deb Caldow, global marketing sustainability director at Diageo
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NewsTom Parker Creamery unveils ‘category first’ Bedtime Milk
The brand’s new functional milk is infused with botanicals to ’combat stress and promote good sleep’
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NewsOrganic market hits £3.7bn despite cost of living crisis
There was an increase in both value and volume sales, which are now equivalent to double what they were 10 years ago
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Comment & OpinionDon’t follow Trump and dump diversity & inclusion
Neither national European governments nor the EU have shown much interest in rolling back diversity legislation, says Ian Wright, a partner at Acuti Associates
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Comment & OpinionTrendy categories are fragile. Here’s a Prime example
Mistaking fleeting conformity for long-term commitment is a gamble that can leave once-thriving categories struggling to survive, says Chris Blythe, director of The Brand Nursery
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NewsAldi ends packaging-free trial as funding for the Refill Coalition winds up
The Refill Coalition said Aldi’s trial was coming to a close in line with the planned end of funding from Innovate UK
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NewsSainsbury’s environment lead to leave in sustainability team shake-up
Group head of environmental sustainability, Celia Cole, will leave the business after 13 years
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NewsNoble Foods trailblazes use of pollinator monitoring technology in egg industry
The pilot project, taking place on Purely Organic farms, will be carried out in partnership with AgriSound and will deliver real-time insights into bee activity
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NewsDefra aims to reset farming sector relations with raft of NFU conference announcements
The NFU’s annual conference will see the union look to reset the farming sector’s relationship with government following the Chancellor’s controversial budget
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WhitepapersHow Co-op is raising the bar in energy efficiency
With rising energy costs, tighter regulations, and tougher sustainability targets, learn how Co-op improved refrigeration efficiency through high-efficiency CO₂ systems and heat recovery solutions with Epta UK’s expertise.
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NewsM&S trials paper packaging for chocolate bars
The new packaging ‘maintains the unbeatable M&S quality’, according to the retailer, while being easier to recycle via kerbside collection or while on the go
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NewsBovaer controversy fails to dent sales, but Arla warns of inflation to come
Arla came under fire in November for launching a trial of the feed additive on 30 UK farms
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NewsSainsbury’s to power 30 HGVs using food waste in new ‘circular’ biofuel trial
The supermarket has partnered with RenEco for the circular trial, which will convert food waste into biofuel
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NewsSupermarkets see red over Defra’s new traffic light recycling system
The Grocer understands Defra has told businesses it will now produce a new version of the RAM, which it hopes to have ready by the spring