Sustainability news – Page 57
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NewsCo-op announces support for apple growers following extreme weather
Following the extreme weather and drought conditions in much of the UK, many farmers are facing a smaller crop this year, according to the retailer
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NewsSBTi takes on farming-based emissions with new guidance
The new guidance will help businesses target the 22% of emissions that ‘had not been addressed before’, said the global environmental standards body
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NewsAldi opening new ‘eco store’ concept in Leamington Spa
The store has been designed for low carbon consumption while offering shoppers sustainable choices
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NewsFood waste Roadmap to be re-drawn as economic crisis hits landmark sustainability programme
Some of the ambitions in the speed of change are set to be reduced due to the impact of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis,
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NewsTesco trials removal of cardboard packaging from toothpaste brands
Tesco has already removed packaging from its own brand toothpaste products, since November last year, which it said saved 55 tonnes of cardboard a year.
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NewsYeo Valley completes solar energy project at Newton Abbot manufacturing facility
The project will reduce the yoghurt supplier’s emissions by 400 tonnes a year
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NewsSouthern Co-op to open 10 community fridges thanks to £40,000 donation
The society said it was supporting the community fridges via environmental charity Hubbub
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NewsTerry’s launches vegan Chocolate Orange bar
The team had aimed to make the taste ’as close as possible to the original’, using the same real orange oil
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NewsVertical farming giants sign ‘truly powerful’ industry manifesto
Among the signatories are Jones Food Company, which has been backed by Ocado since 2019 and Infarm
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NewsSustainability scoring system rolls out at organic retailer
The ratings will be displayed alongside other product information on the Zest website
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NewsLidl to bring DRS trial to England with launch at Bristol stores
The discounter’s DRS trial, which is currently in six stores in Scotland, is on its way to two in Bristol
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NewsSustainable products preserve of the wealthy, finds Kantar study
The data company’s Sustainability Sector Index 2022 found 65% of consumers wanted to do more to be more mindful of the planet and the environment but the increased cost of living prevented them from doing so
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NewsThousands of food companies in ‘limbo’ over energy bailout as government shuts down
A raft of industry bodies told The Grocer a shutdown of all government communication had left companies facing a ’black hole’ and questioning their viability
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NewsPots & Co replaces ceramic pots with glass to improve sustainability
The glass pots will be 100% recyclable and 100% reusable as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability
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NewsTruss government urged to stick to promises on mandatory food waste reporting
If introduced, England would become the first country in the world to require all large food businesses to report on food waste
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NewsOnline surplus grocer Motatos secures new funding boost
The money was raised through a directed new share issue to existing shareholders
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NewsMoma launches £1m ad campaign to promote its Barista oat drink
The campaign will highlight how Moma Barista oat drink is perfect for both expert and home coffee making
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NewsPremier Foods launches leftovers recipe hub to help tackle food waste
The ambient giant has created an online tool, which displays recipes based on food items commonly found at the back of people’s fridges
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NewsThe Jolly Hog announces B Corp status in UK meat industry first
The certification means The Jolly Hog joins a growing group of companies who are focused on pursuing purpose as well as profit
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NewsPilgrim’s UK sees £16m loss but promises strong recovery
The pork giant reported significant inflation throughout the supply chain and lower pig prices meant results had been negatively impacted