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Morrisons hopes to reduce the “burps and flatulence” of cows with a seaweed-based “climate-friendly” cattle feed.

Morrisons trials ‘climate-friendly’ seaweed cattle feed

November 16, 2021

Morrisons hopes to reduce the “burps and flatulence” of cows with a seaweed-based “climate-friendly” cattle feed. The Big 4 grocer will be the first supermarket to test the alternative feed,…

Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to launch a “new generation” shopping bag by Anya Hindmarch.

Sainsbury’s and Waitrose launch ‘new generation’ Anya Hindmarch bag

Innovation Supermarkets Sustainability

Antidote Anya Hindmarch Big 4 Global Recycling Scheme GRS I Am Not A Plastic Bag innovation Mark Given plastic bags Sainsbury's Shift Supermarkets sustainability The Universal Bag Waitrose

November 15, 2021

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Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to launch a “new generation” shopping bag by Anya Hindmarch. The Universal Bag project will allow each participating retailer to customise their own edition of…

Waitrose is set to use its Leckford Estate farm as a “test bed” for innovation in its race to net zero.

Waitrose Leckford Farm accelerates race to net zero

Innovation Supermarkets Sustainability

Caroline Noakes Farming innovation Leckford Estate Regnerative Agriculture Romsey Southampton North Supermarkets Suppliers Waitrose

November 11, 2021

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Waitrose is set to use its Leckford Estate farm as a “test bed” for innovation in its race to net zero. The retailer will use the farm to “facilitate radical…

Asda has become the first supermarket to partner with RangeMe, in a bid to find “innovative” suppliers for its customers.

Asda becomes first grocer to partner with RangeMe

Innovation Supermarkets Suppliers

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November 3, 2021

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Asda has become the first supermarket to partner with RangeMe, in a bid to find “innovative” suppliers for its customers. The venture comes as the Big 4 grocer aims to…

Waitrose has become the first supermarket to trial a “new generation” of electric vehicles across London this week.

Waitrose trials ‘new generation’ of electric vehicles

November 3, 2021

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Waitrose has become the first supermarket to trial a “new generation” of electric vehicles across London this week. The move comes in response to surging demand for Waitrose delivery services,…

Oatly has started development on its new research and innovation centre at Lund University, Sweden.

Oatly starts development on new research centre

Innovation Sustainability

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October 27, 2021

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Oatly has started development on its new research and innovation centre at Lund University, Sweden. The facility is scheduled to finish construction in 2023 and will further “explore the potential”…

Healthier doughnut brand Urban Legend secures £3m seed funding

FMCG Innovation

Anthony Fletcher Camilla Dolan Doughnut Eka FMCG Graze HFSS innovation Obesity The Good Fund Urban Legend

October 27, 2021

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Healthier doughnut brand Urban Legend has secured £3 million in seed funding from investors. The company reports that it has raised funds from a variety of angel investors, venture capitalists…

Aldi announces Greenwich location for first checkout-free store

Discounters Innovation

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September 29, 2021

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Aldi has announced Greenwich as the first location of its check-out free store. Despite the German discount retailer not yet providing a firm date for its opening, it has reportedly…

PepsiCo upgrades Leicester distribution centre with £14 million investment

Finance FMCG Suppliers

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September 29, 2021

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PepsiCo has unveiled a £14 million upgrade to its Leicester distribution centre, marking one of its biggest ever logistics investments in the UK to date. The company said that the…

Sainsbury’s chief executive officer, Simon Roberts, has written to customers to reassure them that there “will be plenty of food” this Christmas as global supply chains remain under strain.

Sainsbury’s launches same-day online delivery

Supermarkets

Big 4 Chop Chop Deliveroo innovation Nigel Blunt online Online Delivery Sainsbury's Uber Eats

September 23, 2021

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Sainsbury’s has said it is accelerating the growth of its on-demand home delivery and click and collect services after rising demand following the pandemic. The Big 4 grocer announced it…

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Morrisons trials ‘climate-friendly’ seaweed cattle feed

Sainsbury’s and Waitrose launch ‘new generation’ Anya Hindmarch bag

Waitrose Leckford Farm accelerates race to net zero

Asda becomes first grocer to partner with RangeMe

Waitrose trials ‘new generation’ of electric vehicles

Oatly starts development on new research centre

Healthier doughnut brand Urban Legend secures £3m seed funding

Aldi announces Greenwich location for first checkout-free store

PepsiCo upgrades Leicester distribution centre with £14 million investment

Sainsbury’s launches same-day online delivery

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