All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 5
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Promotional FeaturesHow retailers can profit by preparing for the UK deposit return scheme
Evidence from Europe shows stores with convenient return points see higher footfall and increased basket spend. As the UK’s DRS rollout takes shape, retailers who invest in the right tech now will protect margins and build customer loyalty later.
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NewsAI pioneer Zest seeks £1m for mission against food waste
AI-powered food waste pioneer Zest has opened a £1m fundraiser to develop its boutique model into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business
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Comment & OpinionEPR bailout is a victory for The Grocer’s relentless journalism
EPR is not a sexy topic but our relentless, exclusive coverage on the controversial tax is making a big difference
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NewsFishing groups condemn Waitrose mackerel sourcing suspension
Members of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group lambasted the retailer, saying they were ‘disappointed’ with the decision announced today, and alleged Waitrose was ‘unfairly penalising the UK’
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NewsTesco boss calls for food strategy to support UK farm resilience
Speaking at the NFU Conference yesterday, Prasad called on ministers to prioritise data and innovation in the supply chain
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NewsFury as investigation shows surge in EPR ‘tax dodgers’
It is claimed the registering of many new small packaging firms are an attempt to bypass EPR
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NewsEPR tax to get government bailout amid fury over funding black hole
PackUK said the ‘one-time intervention’ would help ensure the EPR scheme did not lead to increased costs
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: in-store accessibility and sustainable seafood
Keep aisles clear, make staffed checkouts easy to access and say totals aloud, says Iain Walker
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News‘UK’s first’ sustainable edible spoon launches with The After School Cookie Club
The edible spoon is made from a blend of five grains and seeds
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Comment & OpinionSustainable Chicken Forum ‘right up there with Donald Trump’s Board of Peace’
The SCF was unveiled on Thursday by food businesses claiming to ‘balance’ chicken welfare with sustainability, net zero and long-term supply resilience
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Comment & OpinionEPR reinforces a linear economy: making the case for ‘circular’ fees
Recalibrate EPR base fees to reflect the true net cost of managing different packaging materials and their real value to the circular economy, says Jason Galley of MPMA
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Comment & OpinionFood strategy is a policy opportunity we can’t afford to miss
This cannot be another strategy that sits on a shelf, or simply says the right things but has no teeth for delivery, says Andrew Stark, senior research and policy manager at Eating Better
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NewsEcover unveils its ‘most effective’ washing-up liquid and T-Rex push
Power Washing Up Liquid comes in response to ‘demand for high-performance cleaning products that don’t compromise on skincare’
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Comment & OpinionSocial impact from fixing food waste is far bigger than we realise
There are so many examples of industry-led social impact in this week’s Goodness special issue, says Kris Gibbon-Walsh, CEO of FareShare and guest editor of The Grocer
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial impact transforming food and drink: Charity Power List 2026
Charities and campaigners are holding more influence than ever. The Grocer’s Charity Power List charts the people reshaping what responsibility really means in food and drink today
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NewsShortages on shelves as wet weather hits fruit & veg crops
Wet weather across the Mediterranean and UK is starting to impact on the availability of some fresh produce items
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Analysis & FeaturesFood redistribution: ‘That big step-change is possible’
Kris Gibbon-Walsh of FareShare and The Felix Project’s Charlotte Hill on their merger, ‘bin-shaming’ and government intervention
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InterviewsBrewgooder: inside the ‘Ben & Jerry’s of beer’
Brewgooder’s founders James Hughes and Alan Mahon on pandemic pivots, their Gaza support collaboration and going beyond craft
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NewsHospitality industry launches Sustainable Chicken Forum
The cross-industry initiative is designed to drive further improvements in chicken welfare
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Comment & OpinionRedistribution is prevention policy, not just waste policy
Redistribution must be recognised as part of the economic and health architecture of food waste reform, says Vic Harper of The Bread and Butter Thing