All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 81
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NewsNearly 90% of consumers would eat wonky fruit and veg, according to new survey
Despite these findings, up to 40% of fruit and veg grown globally is going to waste, with misshapen products are often rejected
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Comment & OpinionSustainable supply chains are even more vital in the cost of living crisis
It would be all too easy for suppliers to cut sustainability budgets, but this would be short-sighted, says Fairtrade Foundation CEO Michael Gidney
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Comment & OpinionWhy Morrisons’ insect-fed eggs could be just the beginning
Morrisons, which has this week launched carbon neutral eggs from hens fed on insects, believes this type of environmentally friendly feed and production process could be a game changer
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
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NewsAldi ends packaging-free trial at store in Cumbria
The trial launched in April last year, with the introduction of a bank of dispensers containing pasta and rice to an Aldi store in Ulverston, Cumbria
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose partner for $11m zero deforestation soy initiative
The supermarket-backed Responsible Commodities Facility will provide finance to 36 farms in the Cerrado, Brazil
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NewsLab grown palm oil alternative step closer as Clean Food Group secures seed financing
It is hoped the lab-grown, cellular-based alternative could help reduce the detrimental environmental impact of palm oil production
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NewsWaitrose to remove best before dates on 500 products to tackle food waste
From September, the supermarket will remove dates on produce such as root vegetables, grapes, citrus and apples, as well as indoor plants
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NewsPilgrim’s UK invests £10m into sustainability projects
The investment will fund a series of process innovations and operational improvements
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NewsPlastic bag use down 97% since charges introduced, new figures show
The data suggest the war on plastic bags is back on track after being dealt a major blow during the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionIs President Bolsonaro a help or hindrance to Brazilian agribusiness?
This week, the Global Agribusiness Forum in São Paulo has been reflecting on Brazil’s denigrated image in the eyes of the world
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NewsPersil to launch ‘breakthrough’ laundry capsule for cold washes
The NPD features a re-engineered membrane that is fully biodegradable and designed to leave no residue on laundry
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NewsRed Tractor to pilot ‘+ environment’ eco-label scheme
Under the trials, Red Tractor will work with a group of retailers and farmers to create a new scheme to assess Scope 3 emissions on British farms
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NewsTesco winds up Loop reusable packaging trial
The supermarket launched its Loop trial in 10 stores in September last year
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association appoints Ylva Haglund as head of sustainability & engagement
She joins SWA after most recently holding the position of campaigns manager at Zero Waste Scotland
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Comment & OpinionCould cardboard become the default packaging solution for booze brands?
Slowly but surely, paper-based packaging is becoming a reality in the BWS aisles
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NewsDelamere relaunches goats milk line with new Combidome packaging
The supplier said the new format offered the best sustainability performance of a carton, while improving the functionality and pourability of a bottle
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NewsSupply chain crisis leads to 60% increase in food waste in just six months
According to a new study by Sodexo, more than a third of businesses admitted to deprioritising food waste due to the ongoing challenges in the supply chain
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NewsBrakes installs new solar panel system in drive towards 100% renewable electricity
The Harlow project is the first in a renewable energy scheme that will see the company generate green power at a number of its other sites across the UK
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NewsGreenall’s to launch paper gin bottle into Sainsbury’s
The brand has partnered with climate action organisation Ecologi to plant one tree for every paper bottle sold