All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 107
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NewsWaitrose to trial wirelessly charged electric delivery vans in London
Waitrose said the work put the supermarket “at the forefront of green home delivery”
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NewsVertical farm operator Fischer Farms starts work on ‘world’s biggest’ facility
Its site in Norfolk will open next May and will have the ability to produce the equivalent of 72,000 90g salad bags per day
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Comment & OpinionPanorama picks apart Coca-Cola’s 100 Billion Bottle Problem
Brands are falling over themselves to make grand commitments around reducing their impact on the planet
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Analysis & FeaturesCan new roadmap deliver deforestation-free soy?
Supermarkets and NGOs have arrived at a ‘landmark alignment’
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NewsCranswick closes in on net zero with 14 carbon-neutral sites
The pork and poultry giant has also completed a shift to 100% certified deforestation-free soya feed
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Comment & OpinionRustlers burger proves the case for regulation of ‘plant-based’ claims
The brand’s ‘plant-based’ burger has come under fire on social media for containing a cheese slice
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NewsArla floats ‘poo power’ as renewable energy solution
The dairy co-op has created limited-edition AA rechargeable ‘Cow Patteries’ powered by electricity sourced from cow waste to raise awareness
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NewsMorrisons to build solar panel network as part of new net zero pledge
The retailer has brought forward its goal to become net zero across its own operations to 2035
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NewsEarth & Wheat kicks off vegan wonky biscuit deliveries
The business was founded by university student and fourth-generation baker at Signature Flatbreads James Eid in March this year
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NewsOcean Saver ramps up mission to eliminate single-use plastic with crowd backing
Eco cleaning start-up Ocean Saver has surpassed its £1m crowdfunding goal to increase brand awareness and invest in NPD.
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Comment & OpinionIt’s time to end the hidden lower standards in processed dairy products
There’s a perverse assumption that welfare matters less in processed foods, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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NewsTesco’s wonky fruit & veg range saves 50 million packs of food so far
In five years the total weight of fruit and veg sold is 44,000 tonnes
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NewsPrinces slashes Indian Ocean tuna catch but warns more needs to be done
The canned food giant has reduced its catch from the fishery by half due to sustainability concerns
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NewsGousto trials edible stock cube wrappers to cut plastic use
The move is part of Gousto’s ongoing work to reduce plastic packaging in its recipe boxes
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NewsOatly building new research centre to further the potential of oats
The plant-based giant said work on the new facility, based in Sweden, would complete in 2023
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NewsCo-op rebrands six stores to Co-op26 for climate change awareness
Co-op will also feature the new branding across its social media channels for the duration of the conference
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NewsMara Seaweed to cast net further overseas following funding boost
Domestic and international demand for high-quality seaweed for use as a food source and health supplement is on the rise as consumers seek out nutrient-rich alternative protein and sustainable seafood, according to the business, which launched in 2013.
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Comment & OpinionPrepare for the ‘next quinoa’. The International Year of Millets is on the horizon
Efforts are being made to boost demand, and develop the systems and infrastructure needed to make this versatile crop a viable alternative, says Eddie Reynolds, science writer and volunteer for the Isha Foundation
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are ramping up net zero efforts – but is it enough?
COP26 is just the time for governments and companies alike to give greater thought and action to their net zero efforts
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Analysis & FeaturesEggs to Apples, East Sussex: the full-basket farm shop
Based in the village of Hurst Green, the award-winning family business has blended farm shop tradition with 21st-century attitude