All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 89
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NewsBooker trials electric van deliveries from three branches
It has kicked off the pilot with five electric vehicles, delivering to retailers and caterers from its Kettering, Brighton, and Stoke cash & carry branches
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NewsSustainable shop map app launches in London
Ganddee describes itself as the Google Maps of sustainable shops
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NewsFareShare leads protests amid food surplus ‘success story’ claim
Latest figures from Wrap show the total amount of food redistributed last year increased by 27%, or around 29,000 tonnes, compared with 2021
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NewsMost food and agriculture companies don’t do enough to farm sustainably, research finds
WBA analysed the 350 most influential food and agriculture companies around the world to ensure the industry is held accountable
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NewsXPO's UK&I main hub goes carbon neutral
The Crick site has reached carbon neutral status six months ahead of time
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NewsBelvoir Farm rolls out ‘made with sunshine’ tagline for Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
On good sunny days, Belvoir Farm is able to pack the drink using renewable solar energy
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NewsLooming seafood shortage expected to drive alternative protein market, research says
The report ‘The next wave: Alternative-seafood solutions’ indicated there was likely to be a 14% surge in global seafood demand by 2030
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NewsNet zero: Food giants hold breakthrough talks on major shift from road to rail
Initiative is being run by Simply Supply Chain alongside transport giant Maritime Intermodal, which is developing a growing network of rail freight terminals across the UK
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NewsWeetabix plays up ‘home-grown’ wheat credentials with packaging refresh
The cereal giant has also launched a traceability website, allowing shoppers to find out more about its farms
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NewsMore action needed for sustainable fisheries, says MCS
The charity’s autumn update to its Good Fish Guide saw 53 rating changes, with 19 moving down the sustainability score
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Comment & OpinionGrowers need future-proofing investment to weather the ongoing storms
Mild and damp conditions this summer made for better growing conditions and confidence to producers in a challenging economic landscape
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NewsApproved Food launches children’s book to teach ‘new generation’ about sustainability
Aimed at primary school children, the book covers a range of topics including why wasting food is bad for the planet, wonky fruit & veg, best before and use by dates
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NewsPackaging shortlist revealed for New Product & Packaging Awards 2023
A drainable noodle pot, colourful paper confectionery wrappers and a blueberry bucket are among the finalists of The Grocer’s inaugural packaging awards
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NewsDRS: trial shows people prefer recycling at home over ‘outdated’ vending machines
Figures from the trial, carried out in Brecon, Wales, show around 75% of those taking part have been returning bottles and cartons at the kerbside
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NewsSipsmith shrinks weight of bottle to reduce carbon footprint
The bottle is now 20% lighter and contains up to 44% recycled content
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NewsParfetts completes rollout of LED lighting and solar panels
The sustainability-led upgrade will help the wholesaler “drastically reduce” its carbon footprint while generating cost savings across the business
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Category ReportThe mission to make personal care greener
A new wave of brands are looking to take the lead on issues such as plastic waste. But the fmcg giants are also upping their game
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NewsFlawsome eyes foodservice push and return to retail with £200k investment
Wonky fruit juice startup Flawsome has raised £200k in new backing to boost its foodservice distribution and push for a return to supermarket shelves
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NewsIllycaffè claims first with coffee sourced from regenerative agriculture
The new brew will roll into Waitrose from 16 October in both whole bean and pre-ground 250g formats
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NewsFarmers and co-ops commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Over 20 leading fmcg companies and farmer co-operatives have developed and tested the framework across their global supply chains