All Sustainability and environment articles
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Comment & Opinion
How Food Nation 2040 sets out a framework for change
The proposals will set out how industry, government and wider stakeholders can work together, says IGD CEO Sarah Bradbury
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NewsIceland Foods to use AI to calculate yellow label markdowns and cut food waste
The technology, from Retail Insight, save store staff time and ‘protect margins’ on products, by ensuring that close to expiry lines are identified more quickly
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NewsAnya Hindmarch launches Universal Bag with Waitrose’s Dish podcast
The limited-edition Universal Bag, available in an exclusive pink colourway, will be available from the end of September at £15
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NewsFood strategy enters next phase as Food Nation 2040
The IGD revealed today it has been asked by Defra to oversee the rollout of the new strategy
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NewsBooths hopes ‘market-style’ loose produce bays will help cut food waste
By increasing the amount of loose veg it sells, Booths hopes to cut food waste and improve choice
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NewsFears mounting over climate impact on food supplies, reports Fairtrade Foundation
Some 84% of UK consumers were concerned about the impact of climate change on food supplies, Fairtrade said
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S launch ‘game-changing’ AI truck collaboration
Collaboration between retailers and suppliers uses spare capacity in delivery trucks
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NewsWaitrose named partner for Amol Rajan’s new media platform
The Amol Rajan Connection is being described as a modern media platform built around people, ideas, and future opportunities
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Comment & OpinionHas high protein ‘jumped the shark’ with Lidl’s new meat range?
Is it the latest sign we have reached peak protein? Or is there a genuine case for Lidl’s ‘high-protein meat range’?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Louis Hockton de Castañeda, senior partnerships specialist, Too Good To Go
‘Seeing first-hand the impact the app could have on a single bakery gave me a much more tangible understanding of the business’
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NewsTesco’s Olio food waste partnership hits 100 million meals
Tesco began a trial with Olio across 250 stores in 2019, and in 2020 rolled out the partnership nationally
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NewsSmol launches recyclable paper laundry detergent bottle
Made from wood pulp fibre, the bottle can be put into household paper and card recycling
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NewsWaitrose to source more seasonal chocolate via Tony’s Open Chain
Under the expanded agreement, over half of Waitrose seasonal chocolate will now be sourced via Tony’s Open Chain Mass Balance
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Analysis & FeaturesDTC dairy still delivers in the post-Covid era
Post pandemic, direct-to-consumer orders are broadening – and dairy businesses are making the most of it
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NewsLidl launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ hybrid meat range with plant-based pea protein
High Protein Cumberland Sausages, High Protein Beef Mince 5% Fat, High Protein Beef Mince 10% Fat, High Protein Quarter Pounders and High Protein Meatballs form the lineup
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Analysis & FeaturesFive organic heroes setting a ‘gold standard’ in growing
Organic is on a high, buoyed by soaring sales and interest – but challenges remain. We spotlight five producers who believe the best is yet to come
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NewsEmissions fall at First Milk thanks to regenerative farming
Over 96% of the co-operative’s 700 farming families were found to be participating in its regenerative farming programme, covering more than 99,000 hectares
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NewsWater bosses should ‘maintain momentum’ as drought continues, says government
The latest National Drought Group meeting revealed there was no change in status, with almost three-quarters of England remaining in drought
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Partner FeaturesWhy Australian wine wins on UK shelves
Find out why Australian wines are primed to make waves with discerning UK shoppers.
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Analysis & FeaturesNice Buns: the award-winning cake business with no big plans to expand
Kat O’Reilly was crowned Baker of the Year in the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards