All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 66
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NewsNot enough fruit and veg in UK to meet 5 a day target, says new research
The research from the group found the total UK supply of fruit and vegetables before food waste amounted to 367g per day compared to the 400g intake recommendation
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NewsNet Zero Review recommendations could ‘significantly’ impact trade
Some of the key recommendations in Skidmore’s review include decarbonising freight and reducing trade barriers for green sectors
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NewsDeposit return scheme to exclude glass as ministers prepare to unveil plans
Last week, polling of more than 2,000 people conducted by Yonder found three quarters of Brits wanted to see glass included in a future DRS
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NewsMeatless Farm introduces eco-labelling to its core product range
The traffic light labelling system is designed to communicate the environmental impact of its products to consumers keen to reduce their environmental footprint
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NewsAsda changes yoghurt labelling from use by to best before dates
The use by dates on 28 lines of yoghurt packaging will be replaced by best before dates to help reduce household food waste
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NewsEnergy scheme: primary food production ‘overlooked’ for ‘paltry’ support
The NFU said it was ‘disappointed’ in the government for not including the horticulture and poultry sectors in the scheme
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NewsDanone announces plans for big methane emission reduction by 2030
The food company has said it expects to remove 1.2 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by 2030
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NewsMFG to open 10 standalone EV charging hubs a year at retail parks
MFG is launching its first standalone hub at the 270,000 sq ft Great Western Retail Park in Glasgow, which features a Starbucks, B&Q, Sainsbury’s and Currys
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NewsWine producer Cantina Goccia develops filling machine for paper bottles
The Umbria facility will initially fill 1,000 paper bottles per hour, with the opportunity to double capacity in the future
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NewsTesco trials new usages for fava beans as alternative protein
The retailer has partnered with fava bean processor AB Mauri and Samworth Brothers to include the beans in new products
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NewsSingle-use plastic ban to come into force in October
Similar bans have already been made in Scotland and Wales, while single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds were already banned in England in 2020
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NewsGlebe Farm appoints first COO to support company growth
Tony Holmes will be responsible for leading the growth ambitions of the business across its oat, oat drinks and cereal divisions
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Promotional FeaturesWalking the talk: how training is moving the goalposts on sustainability action in Wales
How the Welsh Government is taking direct action to effect real change in the sustainability of local food and drink businesses.
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NewsFruittella expands confectionery range with HFSS-compliant jellies
The new range is made with real fruit juice, natural flavours, natural colouring and 30% less sugar
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NewsFarmison marks Horsegate anniversary with new traceability scheme
The upmarket online butcher started rolling out front-of-pack QR codes across its whole cut range this month
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NewsDefra talks to salvage environment strategy descend into shambles
More than 700 people from across different sectors of the industry took part in the first meeting of what has been billed the Business Readiness Forum
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NewsBrakes to launch new personalised customer rewards scheme
As part of the scheme, Brakes is also partnering with the Eden Reforestation Project, a charity that supports global communities affected by deforestation
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NewsWaitrose swaps small glass wine bottles for aluminium cans
The switch applies to all mini wines except prosecco, cava, champagne and rioja
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ellie Inkster, business graduate, Tesco
Tesco’s graduate scheme helped Ellie find where her skills are best suited – and helped her find purpose
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NewsBan on single-use plastic cutlery, plates and trays gets go-ahead
Government figures claim 1.1 billion single-use plates and more than four billion pieces of plastic cutlery are used in England every year