All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 101
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NewsThe Uncommon becomes ‘first UK winemaker’ to achieve B Corp status
The certification signalled ‘a shift towards greater accountability and transparency’ in the wine industry, said The Uncommon
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NewsTesco unveils commercial electric HGVs to tackle carbon emissions in ‘UK first’
The new lorries are set to replace around 65,000 diesel-fuelled road miles with clean energy
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Comment & OpinionForget Veganuary. Let’s talk about Regenuary and the power of regenerative farming
The drive to eat plant-based diets obscures the importance of how processed and unsustainable our food is – whether vegan or not, says Jeff Webster, co-founder at Hunter & Gather
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Comment & OpinionLet’s phase out novelty, unsustainable NPD and focus on long-term products
Fun inventions like bubblegum-flavoured cereal attract attention but do nothing for the health of people, animals or planet, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsM&S taps health trends with expanded vegan range and new Sparks challenge
As Veganuary kicked off, the retailer added 15 new products to its plant-based line for a total of 175
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Promotional FeaturesWhy collaboration is key to the net zero goal
With the UK setting out its plans for decarbonisation, the food and drink industry is clear that government support and collaboration will be key to achieving the net zero target. Wales’ public-private collaborative approach is a leading example of how this can be achieved.
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NewsTrueStart Coffee certified as B Corp with ‘outstanding’ eco credentials
It had ‘met the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance’, said TrueStart
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PodcastUK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyond
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Comment & OpinionThree ways agribusinesses must maximise the shift to a greener economy
Businesses must go green or face consequences such as reputational damage, falling foul of their compliance obligations and limited access to funding, says Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, partner at MHA
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Comment & OpinionA turbulent year – but 2021 has provided some positives, too
In my opinion, the best outcome of 2021 has been the spotlight on our planet and people
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VideosStory of 2021: How health and sustainability is shaping soft drinks
The new normal has seen single cans make a comeback, contributing to big gains for the soft drinks industry. Carbonates are up 5.6% in value on volumes up 3.6%. Sports & energy drinks have grown 15.2% in value, while volumes are up 8.5%.
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NewsNFU slams newly signed Australia trade deal as ‘one-sided’
Government says ‘cutting edge’ agreement shows post-Brexit UK to be ‘agile’ and ‘sovereign’
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NewsIGD calls on food industry to prioritise sustainable packaging to hit net zero goals
IGD said reducing the need for single-use packaging through reusables was vital
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NewsAnti-food waste app Gander to join forces with McColl’s in the new year
It is also continuing to bolster its reach among Nisa retailers
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NewsTesco adds new refrigerated rail freight service to tackle HGV crisis this Christmas
The new low-CO2 rail service train will transport chilled goods from Tilbury to Coatbridge and run twice a day, seven days a week
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Seep is bringing premium, plastic-free innovation to household cleaning
Spotting a gap in the market for a sustainable brand, a former Selfridges exec is looking to shake up the household accessories category
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NewsScotland deposit return scheme delayed until August 2023
The delay has been widely expected after the government launched a review into the financial and logistical impact caused by Covid
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NewsMüller sets new emissions target for farmers in UK
It will pay farmers extra for reducing their dependence on soya feed, using of more natural fertiliser, and increasing use of genetics management
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NewsMorrisons gives 400 own label suppliers new carbon tool
The supermarket said the new tool would help suppliers to accurately measure, track and forecast their operational carbon emissions
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Analysis & FeaturesCrimple, Harrogate: how a garden centre blossomed into a food hall
A £4m investment has transformed the Crimple garden centre into a foodie destination