Sustainability news – Page 33
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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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NewsSmiths News launches daily recycling collection service for customers
The business said the new scheme would enable retailers to manage plastic and cardboard packaging left over from cash & carry trips and stock deliveries
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NewsKraft Heinz expands savoury babyfood range and adds sweet Immunity Support pouches
They are packaged in pouches made entirely of polypropylene, which can be disposed of in regular recycling collections
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NewsSysco Specialty Group introduces new eco packaging in sustainability drive
The Promens trays have replaced traditional wax boxes, and only contain two types of easily recyclable plastic, LDPE and HDPE.
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NewsOmsco launches first branded range of organic cheeses
The new Grass Roots Dairy Co range will begin being stocked in specialist cheesemongers, delis, independent retailers and farm shops from later this month
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NewsRevive Eco smashes crowdfunding target to scale up palm oil alternative
A biotech start-up creating palm oil alternatives from used coffee grounds for the food & drink and cosmetics industries has smashed its crowdfunding target, bringing in more than double its £150k goal.
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NewsCheeky Panda appoints Simon Duffy as non-executive director
Duffy is currently involved in the UK startup scene as an investor, advisor and mentor across a number of new and emerging brands
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NewsBooths offering buy three get four promotion on fruit & veg
The offer, which lets customers mix and match different items, will run throughout summer until 30 August
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NewsFood redistribution app sees demand soar as cost of living crisis bites
Since January, the anti-waste app has seen more than 100% growth each month in demand for bags of surplus groceries
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NewsGrowers warn of crop issues due to heatwave impact and lack of rain
Potential crops affected include oats, grains, brassicas and some top fruit such as apples and pears
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NewsDove launches more efficient Men+Care deodorant size in sustainability push
The brand has removed propellant gas but maintained the same level of antiperspirant
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Great Fruit & Veg Challenge
Customers who pick up the fruit & veg featured in the initiative can earn up to an additional 750 bonus Nectar points
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NewsM&S ditches best before dates on fruit & veg
The retailer is removing best before dates from the labels of over 300 fresh produce items and replacing them with a code system
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NewsDutch farmer protests ‘haven’t affected’ food exports to UK
Bigger worries centre around the spread of African swine fever to the German-Dutch border
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NewsInflation overtakes climate emergency as public’s biggest concern
The rising cost of living is now one of the biggest concerns for 40% of Brits, the highest level for around 40 years
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NewsFlorette appoints horticulture expert to showcase brand credentials
The collaboration will see Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek, produce exclusive content for the brand alongside sponsorship of The Plant Based Podcast
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NewsNaked Sprout exceeds crowdfunding target to reinvent sustainable tissue category
Eco tissue products challenger Naked Sprout has raised more than twice its targeted goal in a crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to shake up the category and take on sustainable rival Cheeky Panda.
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NewsPepsiCo rolls back use of 100% recycled plastic bottles amid supply struggles
PepsiCo said it was “working hard to establish additional supply”
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NewsLove Ocean returns to the crowd for further growth funding
The refillable toiletries brand is currently overfunding on Crowdcube
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NewsSoda Folk reformulates root beer flavour and adds new ‘hero’ to packs
The brand has reduced the sugar content in the new formulation by 63% and has rebranded the packaging