Sustainability news – Page 124
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NewsRiverford picks up six tonnes of 'unsuitable' lemons
The lemons were deemed “unsuitable to meet retailer specification based on appearance”
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NewsOrigin Green ambassadors land placements with UK food companies
Ambassadors will be tasked with promoting Origin Green sustainability programme in UK
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NewsPlastic bag use slashed by billions since 5p charge
Environment minister Thérèse Coffey hails £29m being donated to charity and good causes
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NewsWar on Waste chef says supermarkets "rising to the challenge"
Hugh’s War on Waste returned this week and proved that levels of food waste in the fields are still extremely high
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NewsFSA to review 'use-by' stranglehold on redistribution
The FSA has promised to remove the barriers to food redistribution caused by “nanny state” date-marking policies
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NewsWaitrose to launch pasta in packaging made in part from food waste
The two Love Life fusilli come in a recyclable box that comprises 15% peas and pulses left over from making the products
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NewsAsda claims £57 per customer average saving from food waste advice
The supermarket ran a campaign alongside the University of Leeds offering tips on food storage, labelling and recipes for leftovers
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NewsTesco delists raft of John West tuna products after sustainability review
Almost a quarter of brand’s entire fish range to be pulled by retailer
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NewsCompany Shop invests heavily as sales double in five years
The Yorkshire company teamed up with an additional 81 manufacturing sites
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NewsUnilever kicks off campaign for a Zero Food Waste Britain
The ‘Joint Ambition for a Zero Food Waste Britain’ aims to tackle waste at a consumer, business and policy level
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NewsCentral England Co-op pledges to continue food waste work
200-strong group will give out advice beyond the end of Wrap waste campaign
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NewsWaitrose drops all cosmetic products containing microbeads
Waitrose is to stop selling all branded cosmetic products containing microbeads, the retailer has announced, in a move that means it will no…
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NewsTesco makes 100% Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa pledge
The retailer will also ensure cocoa used in other UK products will be responsibly sourced
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NewsPlay smart with technology
Sir, The rise in omnichannel retailing and new smart technology is driving retailers to make key investments
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NewsNeed for food waste legislation probed by Efra committee
The inquiry will focus on the economic, environmental and social impact of post-manufacturing food waste
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NewsIndustry launches five-point Food Waste Recycling Action Plan
Only 50% of households have access to such a service from their local authority
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NewsSainsbury's to pay householders to 'waste less, save more'
Households will evaluate their success through questionnaires, interviews, food waste diaries and blogs
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NewsM&S given go-ahead to extend trial of freezing surplus food
The scheme allows food on use-by date to be frozen between store closure and midnight
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NewsWalmart demands new date labelling from own-label food suppliers
The retailer estimates 21% of US household food waste arises due to confusion over date labels
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NewsCollaboration will strengthen the war on waste, says Aldi
Aldi is delighted to offer its support of your campaign and its objectives