Sainsbury’s, M&S, Co-op and John Lewis have been named the front runners of UK retailers in WWF’s sustainable palm oil rankings.
Data: 1 in 3 Brits admit to unnecessary food waste
Almost a third of Brits (29%) have admitted to throwing away food as soon as its past the ‘best before’ date, while a quarter throw away expired food without checking it’s edible, according to new data.
Co-op net zero 2024 target validated by SBTi in convenience retail first
Co-op is the first UK convenience retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Asda aims to cut packaging by 20% by 2030 in new sustainability push
Asda has set out its approach to delivering on its sustainability goals as it unveiled a new target to reduce branded and own-brand packaging by 20% by 2030.
Sainsbury’s CEO: Sustainable farming policy could hit UK food production
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has warned that “well-intentioned but inconsistent” government sustainability policy could damage the UK’s farming sector.
Aldi’s new paper wine bottles will offer ‘greener choices’
Aldi is to launch recyclable paper wine bottles in a bid to offer “greener choices” as it looks to “drive sustainable change”.
Morrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network boosts net zero plans
Morrisons has launched a new Sustainable Farm Network to support its suppliers in reaching sustainable, net zero farming.
Unilever launches first UK regenerative agriculture project
Unilever has unveiled its first regenerative agriculture project in the UK, working with farms that grow ingredients used in Colman’s products.