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Fairtrade Foundation sales continue to thrive

February 21, 2022

The Fairtrade Foundation announced its sales increased by 14% in 2020 crediting consumer demand for ethically sourced products. Announced at Fairtrade fortnight, a promotional campaign to increase awareness of Fairtrade…

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Half of UK consumers plan to eat carbon-friendly, research reveals

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January 27, 2022

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Almost half (49%) of UK consumers are looking to reduce their carbon footprint through food choices they make in 2022, global media platform, Teads has revealed. The findings come from…

The Co-op has rebranded six of its stores to spark climate change conversations in the run-up to COP26.

Co-op to spend ‘up to’ £3m on tackling climate change

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November 23, 2021

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The Co-op has pledged around £1 million a year for “entrepreneurs, startups and groups” to work on cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Up to 10 projects will be chosen for this…

Two Scottish entrepreneurs are planning to overhaul the food delivery industry, taking on major takeaway companies to provide a new environmentally-friendly service.

Ecoeats: meet the eco-friendly takeaway delivery company making a splash at COP26

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November 19, 2021

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Two Scottish entrepreneurs are planning to overhaul the food delivery industry, taking on major takeaway companies to provide a new environmentally-friendly service. Phil Housely and Stewart McGown, founders of ecoeats,…

Scientists have questioned the reliability of data used by UK food tsar Henry Dimbleby to call for slashing red meat consumption

Scientists: National Food Strategy poses ‘danger’ to health

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November 12, 2021

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Scientists have questioned the reliability of data used by UK food tsar Henry Dimbleby to call for slashing red meat consumption. It comes after a Sainsbury’s executive warned that “some”…

Wasted food is “largely ignored” at the Cop26 climate summit despite the massive environmental cost of food production, a charity has said

Food waste ‘frozen out’ of Cop26 despite carbon footprint

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November 12, 2021

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Wasted food is “largely ignored” at the Cop26 climate summit despite the massive environmental cost of food production, a charity has said. FareShare claimed on the conference’s final day that…

Tesco stores in Glasgow are expected to transfer to an all-electric home delivery fleet.

Tesco Glasgow transfers to all-electric home delivery fleet

November 11, 2021

Natasha Doris

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Tesco stores in Glasgow are expected to transfer to an all-electric home delivery fleet. The Big 4 grocer estimates that 3700 weekly deliveries will now be carried out by its…

Tesco has joined industry leaders in a commitment to cut deforestation and conversion-linked soy from supply chains by 2025 under the UK Soy Manifesto.

Tesco joins UK industry leaders to cut deforestation

November 10, 2021

Natasha Doris

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Tesco has joined industry leaders in a commitment to cut deforestation and conversion-linked soy from supply chains by 2025 under the UK Soy Manifesto. The signatories to the manifesto also…

If you head to the vegan section of your local supermarket, you’ll probably notice a big difference from a few years ago

How far have the Big 4 come on plant-based foods?

November 10, 2021

Benedict Smith

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If you head to the vegan section of your local supermarket, you’ll probably notice a big difference from a few years ago. The fact that stores even have proper vegan…

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued a new handbook to guide food and drink producers towards net zero by 2040.

FDF releases guidance on reaching net zero by 2040

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November 9, 2021

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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued a new handbook to guide food and drink producers towards net zero by 2040. The issue features practical guidance for the sector …

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Fairtrade Foundation sales continue to thrive

Half of UK consumers plan to eat carbon-friendly, research reveals

Co-op to spend ‘up to’ £3m on tackling climate change

Ecoeats: meet the eco-friendly takeaway delivery company making a splash at COP26

Scientists: National Food Strategy poses ‘danger’ to health

Food waste ‘frozen out’ of Cop26 despite carbon footprint

Tesco Glasgow transfers to all-electric home delivery fleet

Tesco joins UK industry leaders to cut deforestation

How far have the Big 4 come on plant-based foods?

FDF releases guidance on reaching net zero by 2040

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