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The parent company of Waitrose, John Lewis Partnership, has unveiled its new commitment to reach net zero by 2050 as part of the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign.

Waitrose commits to removing harmful gardening chemicals

October 11, 2021

Waitrose is set to remove all harmful chemicals from its gardening range by the end of 2021. The news comes as part of the retailer’s pledge to preserve natural biodiversity…

Tesco calls for food collection volunteers

Vegan fried chicken brand launches in Tesco

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October 8, 2021

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Vegan fried chicken brand, VFC, has launched in 370 Tesco stores nationwide. Three products will be rolled out into stores from world vegan day on November 1. Tesco will stock…

Asda opens UK’s largest eco refill store in York

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October 8, 2021

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Asda has unveiled its largest refill store in the UK at Monk’s Cross, York. The store will stock over 100 branded and own-brand products sold in loose and unpackaged format,…

Convenience stores urges investment boost ahead of 2021 budget

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ACS Budget grocery Investment] Nisa Rishi Sunak sustainable Symbol Groups Tax Reform

October 6, 2021

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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to bring forth tax reform measures which will help convenience retailers invest in and secure their businesses. These measures…

Fairtrade farmers urge world leaders to keep their climate promises

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October 6, 2021

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Fairtrade farmers are urging world leaders to keep promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide finance to those most affected by the climate crisis. An open letter on behalf…

Morrisons backs plastic-free chewing gum, post-Dragon’s Den rejection

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October 5, 2021

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Morrisons has announced the release of its first plastic-free chewing gum, Nuud, after founder Keir Carnie failed to secure investment from BBC Two show Dragon’s Den. According to the Big…

Gousto joins the global B Corp community

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October 5, 2021

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Recipe box company Gousto has become a certified B Corporation. The certification comes after a recent study by environmental company Foodsteps revealed that dinners from Gousto produce 23 per cent…

Weetabix unveils plans to make 99% of packaging recyclable by 2022

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October 5, 2021

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Weetabix has announced 99 per cent of its packaging will be widely recyclable by summer 2022. This puts the company on track to make 100 per cent of its packaging…

Nestlé partners with Yes, Recycling to tackle flexible plastics

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October 1, 2021

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Nestlé has partnered with recycling firm Yes, Recycling in a bid to turn flexible plastics into building materials. Nestlé is the first investor in the innovative Scottish facility and has …

Tesco adopts environmental LEAF Marque scheme

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Ashwin Prasad Big 4 Caroline Drummond Environment Farming LEAF Linking Environment and Farming Supermarkets supply chain sustainability Tesco

September 30, 2021

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Tesco has announced that it will be adopting the Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) Marque environmental assurance scheme across its entire supply chain. As a result, the Big 4 grocer…

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Waitrose commits to removing harmful gardening chemicals

Vegan fried chicken brand launches in Tesco

Asda opens UK’s largest eco refill store in York

Convenience stores urges investment boost ahead of 2021 budget

Fairtrade farmers urge world leaders to keep their climate promises

Morrisons backs plastic-free chewing gum, post-Dragon’s Den rejection

Gousto joins the global B Corp community

Weetabix unveils plans to make 99% of packaging recyclable by 2022

Nestlé partners with Yes, Recycling to tackle flexible plastics

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