Sustainability news – Page 3
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NewsPoundland aiming for 50% operational carbon reduction by end of 2024
The variety discounter wants to ‘lead the value retail sector on the transition to a low carbon economy’
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NewsUK fishing industry to benefit from technology to manage stocks
The technology – known as Remote Electronic Monitoring – involves using cameras, gear sensors and GPS units to make sure catches are accurately recorded
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NewsKinKind in £500k funding drive to enter retail channel
More than half the funding is already committed by angel investors, with the business aiming to bring additional backers on board by the end of June to complete the round
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NewsWet weather could cut UK self-sufficiency by a tenth
The projected crop reduction in key arable crops due to lower crop area and poor yields is expected to reduce UK self-sufficiency across all farming sectors by 8%
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NewsCanned wine brand Most Wanted is UK’s biggest single serve
It has grown sales by 86% in the last two years
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NewsWaitrose commits to regenerative farming project for 2,000 farms
The retailer aims to boost long-term financial resilience of farms and combat climate change through its Farming for Nature plan
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NewsFood bosses to enter climate crisis talks with government
The round table will also come up with recommendations on how the industry can help the government to meet its NAP3 commitments
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NewsNescafé adds paper refill pack for Gold Blend
The 150g paper refill packs have rolled exclusively into Tesco stores
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NewsDale Farm invests record £70m in cheddar production
The expansion marks one of the largest-ever single investments by a Northern Ireland agri-food company and is expected to boost production by 20,000 tonnes per year
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NewsDeforestation-free certified coffee heads to Europe ahead of critical legislation
The Rainforest Alliance is helping coffee farmers met their EU Deforestation Regulation requirements
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NewsBrakes launches new bread range supporting regenerative agriculture
The wholesaler has partnered with a host of suppliers to launch a new range with a sustainable taste
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NewsAppetite for sustainably sourced tuna growing despite cost of living crisis
The data from MSC found sales of certified tuna rose from 193,363 tonnes in 2022-23 to 217,300 tonnes in 2023-24
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NewsChannel Islands Co-op tackles food waste in tie up with app Kitche
Data collected through the project suggested users were wasting 2.6% of their food, compared with a national average of 16%
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NewsPembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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NewsSoy traders slow to move on illegal deforestation ahead of EUDR
Full transparency is still a challenge for soy traders supplying retailers in the UK
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NewsHeineken blames declining demand for cider as it culls 300-acre Bulmers orchard
The Bulmers maker said it had acted in accordance with the Wildlife Act
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NewsGeneral Mills acquires premium petfood brand Edgard & Cooper
General Mills has swooped for premium petfood challenger brand Edgard & Cooper as the US consumer packaged goods giant continues to reshape its portfolio
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NewsPricecheck starts volunteering programme to boost sustainability
The distributor has appointed eight volunteers to suggest new ideas and promote sustainable practices among peers
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NewsLovingly Artisan Bakery crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year
The 15 winners of the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are revealed at the UK Food & Drink Shows
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NewsScandal-hit Batista brothers back at helm at JBS after board reinstatement
Brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista were re-elected to the JBS board of directors on 26 April