All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 250
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NewsTesco own-label Original Tea gets foil eco packs
Tesco has introduced eco-friendly packaging for its own-label tea…
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NewsKingsmill cuts carbon by 13% on key loaves
Kingsmill has slashed the carbon footprint of its three top-selling loaves by 13%…
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NewsNampak Infini milk bottle now 20% lighter
Nampak Plastics is trialling a new version of its Infini milk bottle that is 20% lighter than the four-pint standard…
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NewsRetailers urged not to relax rules on non-GM feed
The Soil Association has urged retailers not to relax their rules on GM feed, warning this would further undermine public trust in animal products following the horsemeat scandal.
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NewsRed Tractor a red herring says Sainsbury's Mike Coupe
Sainsbury’s has rejected calls from farmers to bring back the Red Tractor in the wake of the horse meat scandal…
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NewsAsda Sustain & Save Exchange programme gets 500th supplier
Asda has signed up the 500th supplier to its Sustain & Save Exchange…
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NewsCo-op reaps benefits of chiller doors
The Co-operative Group has reported massive energy savings after installing chiller doors across its estate…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive oil price will not drop soon, warn suppliers
Despite hopes prices would come down in the new year, olive oil is not expected to get cheaper until the spring…
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Scottish suppliers urged to adopt sustainability strategy
Scottish food and drinks firms are being urged to abide by the country’s first pan-industry sustainability strategy.
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NewsIceland cuts mackerel quota by 15%
Iceland has cut its annual mackerel catch quota by 15% for 2013 in an effort to ensure the future sustainability of the stock.
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Category ReportOwn label offers high quality, eco-friendliness and thrift
Brands and retailers may be muting their green message in favour of a product functionality one…
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Analysis & FeaturesBasmati rice prices up as Indian plantings fall
Curry lovers may soon be in for a nasty surprise at the checkout, as basmati commodity prices have rocketed…
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NewsNeonicotinoids: Commission moves to legislate to protect bees
The European Commission has said it will take legislative action to protect honey bees from the effects of neonicotinoids…
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NewsIndustry comes together to prevent surplus food going to waste
A number of food industry giants have teamed up to slash the amount of surplus food being wasted.
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NewsSainsbury's Switch the Fish campaign returns
Sainsbury’s will give away seven tonnes of under-utilised fish species tomorrow (25 January) in a bid to encourage shoppers to experiment with fish outside of the ‘big 5’ species.
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NewsMeridian launches 'primate-friendly' peanut butters
Peanut butter producer Meridian has dropped palm oil from its products to create ‘primate-friendly’ nut butters…
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NewsGrowers warned over drosophila fly threat
A new campaign has been launched to warn soft fruit growers of the UK arrival of the spotted wing drosophila fruit fly…
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Analysis & FeaturesHigh demand set to push animal feed prices up further
Analysts are warning of impending price increases for maize and wheat…
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NewsBees are at risk from neonicotonoids claims EFSA
A widely-used group of pesticides has been ruled unsafe for bees, in a report that has raised concerns over the EU’s safety assessment process.
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NewsTesco trials longer trailers to slash CO2 emissions
Tesco has rolled out 25 extra-long Gray & Adams refrigerated trailers in a Department for Transport-backed trial…