All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 257
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Comment & Opinion
An ethical supply chain will need work
A voluntary Grocery Code of Conduct appears to have failed UK dairy farmers, whose numbers have halved over the past 10 years.
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NewsCalifornian brand Blossom Hill forced to source rosé from Italy
Cost hikes have forced Californian wine brand Blossom Hill to source some of its rosé from Italy instead of the US.
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NewsDefra tells farmers: give chickpeas a chance
British farmers could grow more herbs, spices and chickpeas to make the most of the changing climate, a new government-backed report has found.
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Comment & Opinion
The future of food is upon us
As the banking crisis continues, the politics remain the same, dominated by a desire to return to business-as-usual.
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Analysis & FeaturesAs inflation dips, will rising grain prices spoil the party?
Fears about high grain prices pushing up the cost of food were back on the agenda this week after unusually dry weather in the US.
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News'Cropageddon' claim overstated but rain hitting UK produce
British produce has taken a severe beating following the recent torrential rains…
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NewsPig farmers to fight straw-powered biomass plant
Pig producers in East Anglia are gearing up for court action in a last-ditch effort to stop a new biomass plant in the area…
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NewsCarrier bag use rises for second year in a row
The number of plastic bags used by UK shoppers UK has risen for the second year in a row, according to new data released by Wrap.
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Analysis & FeaturesHalifax recycling plant a giant leap for carton makers
Currently, all our drinks cartons are recycled overseas, but a new plant is the next step for an industry that is making good progress.
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Comment & Opinion
Making the non-recyclable recyclable
Recycling rates in the UK stand at just over 40%. Unfortunately, most packaging waste still ends up in landfill.
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Analysis & FeaturesHalifax recycling plant is a giant leap for carton makers
The UK downed a staggering three billion drinks packaged in cartons last year.
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NewsMiers backs plan to feed pigs food waste
Former Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers has teamed up with food waste expert Tristram Stuart…
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NewsGreenBottle takes on Tetra Pak with recyclable juice carton
The company bringing the paper wine bottle to market is now taking on the likes of Tetra Pak with the launch of a paper juice carton.
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NewsFruit growers call for supermarket curbs
Tropical fruit growers have delivered a petition to the European Commission, calling on it to curb the buying power of supermarkets.
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NewsMidlands growers kick off asparagus PGI push
British asparagus could join Melton Mowbray pork pies and Champagne in getting special protection from the EU.
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NewsMatthew Algie starts solar roastery
Premium coffee company Matthew Algie is using the sun to power its roastery after covering its roof with solar panels.
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NewsCo-op Group to wrap cucumbers again in bid to reduce food waste
British asparagus could join Melton Mowbray pork pies and Champagne in getting special protection from the EU.
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NewsShoppers follow advice to ‘make friends’ with their fridge
Brits are heeding food safety experts’ advice to treat their fridge as their ‘friend’, with most now chilling perishable items such as butter and eggs.
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NewsNew lights help cut energy bill by 22%
A Costcutter retailer in Southport is reaping the rewards of signing up to British Gas’ Business Energy Insight initiative.
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NewsBargain Booze improves energy efficiency
Bargain Booze retailers are reaping the rewards of going green.