All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 17
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NewsBottom-trawl fishing should be banned in MPAs, consumers believe
Eight in 10 adults in the UK (81%) think bottom-trawl fishing should be banned in marine protected areas, according to a poll from Oceana UK
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Comment & OpinionThe plastic tax isn’t working: the next government must sort it
Many of the flagship policies dreamed up on the environment in 2010, at least when it comes to the food and drink industry, are at best still just dreams
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Analysis & FeaturesWill general election end environmental policy shambles?
How will the next government tackle long-delayed plans for extended producer responsibility and a deposit return scheme?
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NewsNew government urged to launch crackdown on plastic tax ‘cheats’
Philippe von Stauffenberg, CEO of UK-based Greenback Recycling Technologies, said the behaviour of companies was at risk of turning into a future scandal
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NewsUK Fairtrade product sales generate £28m in premium for farmers
There are now almost 5,000 Fairtrade products available to buy in the UK
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NewsScampi industry protests CMA complaint over ‘responsible’ sourcing claims
Earlier this week, Open Seas submitted a complaint to the CMA about how “responsibly sourced” scampi is misleading consumers
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NewsAsda announces new food waste partnership with Olio app
The supermarket giant today announced a new three-way collaboration, which will see Olio join its long-running partnership with food redistribution giant FareShare
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere does food fit into the town of the future?
The ‘UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood’ is being built in East Sussex, with food at its heart and retailers encouraged to embrace the concept
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Analysis & FeaturesSix trends from the PLMA’s World of Private Label 2024 trade show
This week, the RAI Amsterdam convention centre welcomed more than 17,000 visitors to the annual event
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NewsTesco in wind farm deal as it chases renewable energy target
The wind farm, being built by EDF Renewables UK, started construction this week and is due to become operational in 2026
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NewsWet weather pushes wholesale veg prices by up to 66%
Crops including parsnips, cauliflowers, leeks and cabbage are all significantly up in price following the recent floods
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Comment & OpinionFairtrade’s Shared Impact will ensure long-term security for growers
The pressing issues faced by farmers have now reached a critical point that cannot be ignored, says Fairtrade Foundation associate director for sustainable sourcing Anna Mann
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NewsHain Celestial promotes Chris Jenkins to global head of impact
Jenkins will oversee Hain’s global impact strategy, which prioritises building purpose-driven brands across its portfolio
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NewsThousands of firms facing legal action over missing packaging data as deadline looms
The Grocer understands the deadline will not be extended again
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda adds summer Festival Essentials Bundle
Sold separately, the products in the £24.99 bundle would be worth £54.99
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NewsRefresco signs on for sustainable ‘mono-material barrier’ beverage carton trial
The cartons have been cited as an alternative to liquid packaging board cartons, widely used in drinks packaging
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NewsDefra unveils ‘improved’ Sustainable Farming Incentive
The much-maligned replacement for EU subsidies will now pay farmers for 102 sustainability-led actions
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NewsSome Grub joins insect-based petfood trend with dog treat trio
The new range of functional treats for dogs include Fresh Breath, Calming and Gut Booster which are 42% mealworm
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NewsPepsiCo to deliver Walkers crisps in trucks powered by cooking oil
It claims the move will help it save 13,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2024
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NewsCo-op sets new sustainability and social targets aligned to credit facilities
It aims to reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain, with two-thirds of suppliers enrolled in the Science Based Targets initiative by end of 2025