Sustainability news – Page 19
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NewsBeam Suntory hails hydrogen-powered distillation success in government-funded trial
The trial used the energy source to directly heat the still used to produce whisky at Yamazaki distillery
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NewsTesco becomes latest retailer to add Best of British webpage
It said it would make it easier for customers across the UK to shop British-grown and produced food, and support British farmers and producers in the process
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NewsTesco turns up fridge temperatures as trial slashes energy costs
In 21 months, it helped Tesco save 4GWh on energy costs and over 835 tonnes of CO2e across its refrigerated distribution network
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NewsMcCain completes Strong Roots acquisition, targeting global growth
McCain acquired a minority stake in the Dublin-based business in 2021
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NewsM&S changing cows’ diets to cut methane emissions
The change is projected to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the herds of 40 M&S dairy farmers by 11,000 tonnes annually
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NewsGreggs set to use 100% renewables as part of sustainability target
Greggs’ fourth sustainability report focuses on environmental and community goals
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NewsSainsbury’s launches new ‘Good to Know’ campaign in stores
PoS signs featuring the slogan ‘Good to Know’ began rolling into stores in April, with with the slogan also set to feature prominently in advertising throughout 2024
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NewsMarleybones wins backing from JamJar and Active Partners
The fresh dogfood startup has raised almost £1m in seed funding as the business aims to expand its retail distribution following recent wins
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NewsTesco joins grocery giants offering funds for sustainability startups
The W23 Global initiative includes Tesco, Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths Group, Empire Company/Sobeys and Shoprite
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NewsDomino’s publishes first ever sustainability report and nutritional targets
The report outlines the group’s strategy ‘Connect the dots’, which addresses key points on environment, sourcing and communities, and people
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NewsMidcounties Co-op cuts energy usage by 11%
It has been achieved through an £8.6m investment towards sustainability projects since 2022
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NewsLittle Dish appoints Sophie Giddings as marketing director
Giddings has joined the business, effective immediately, from her previous role as marketing director for Lily’s Kitchen
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NewsFish Said Fred expands oven-ready range with two new SKUs
The new lines have been launched to tap into rising demand for global flavours
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NewsWho Gives a Crap on a roll with rapid UK growth
Sustainable paper products challenger Who Gives a Crap is racking up rapid growth thanks to a loyal DTC customer base and expanding distribution in retail
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NewsNice Rice secures six-figure investment to build sustainable rice category
Nice Rice has closed a six-figure investment round to help with its mission to champion environmentally friendly products and grow the sustainable rice category in the UK
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NewsTesco partners with NatWest to help farmers reduce costs and decarbonise
The new scheme will provide farmers with preferential rates on finance to help them switch to sustainable farming methods
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NewsCo-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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NewsBlue Marine Foundation sues government for exceeding fishing scientific advice
Current overfishing was a ’grossly irresponsible’ use of UK national resources, the Blue Marine Foundation said
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NewsShicken wins further multimillion backing from Matthew Glover’s Veg Capital
The brand will use the £4m cash injection to scale up manufacturing capacity and ‘realise the global potential of its restaurant-quality range’
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NewsModern Milkman expands into US with acquisition of namesake milk round business
Online grocery delivery service Modern Milkman has acquired its US namesake as part of an ambitious expansion to take its sustainability mission overseas