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The UK could shave one per cent off its electricity usage if its five biggest supermarkets put doors on their fridges, campaigners have said. According to the BBC, the Environmental…

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

Three-quarters blame supermarkets for plastic pollution

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November 8, 2021

Seventy-seven per cent of people think manufacturers and supermarkets are the worst offenders when it comes to plastic pollution, a study has claimed. It comes as five major grocers pledged…

M&S to pay small food suppliers within 7 days from next month

M&S to bounce back from first loss in 94 years

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November 8, 2021

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Marks & Spencer is expected to announce a strong profit and food sales in its half-year results next week. The Times reports that, for the first time in years, none…

Gorillas will deliver groceries throughout the Christmas holidays while supermarkets close to give key workers time off after a “challenging year”

Gorillas couriers to deliver until 7pm on Christmas Day

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November 2, 2021

Gorillas will deliver groceries throughout the Christmas holidays while supermarkets close to give key workers time off after a “challenging year”. The startup – available across Cambridge, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading…

Asda’s billionaire owners could create convenience stores across Europe in what would be the group’s first international venture

Issa brothers could bring mini-Asdas to Europe

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November 1, 2021

Asda’s billionaire owners could create convenience stores across Europe in what would be the group’s first international venture. The Times reports that Mohsin and Zuber Issa are exploring whether “Asda…

The manager of a £9 billion investment firm has halved its stock in Amazon while buying shares in Marks & Spencer.

£9bn fund manager ditches Amazon shares for M&S

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October 29, 2021

Supermarkets Sustainability

The manager of a £9 billion investment firm has halved its stock in Amazon while buying shares in Marks & Spencer. Baillie Gifford’s Iain McCombie said his company had not…

Sainsbury’s has warned that the “clock is ticking” for the climate as it brought its net zero target forward from 2040

Sainsbury’s shifts net zero target forward 5 years

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October 26, 2021

Sainsbury’s has warned that the “clock is ticking” for the climate as it brought its net zero target forward from 2040. The retailer was at risk of being shown-up by…

Marks & Spencer is said to be luring customers away from supermarket rivals after a shift towards early Christmas shopping

Festive shopping brings M&S early Christmas present

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October 25, 2021

Marks & Spencer is said to be luring customers away from supermarket rivals after a shift towards early Christmas shopping. According to data seen by the Mail on Sunday, the…

Sainsbury’s has decided against selling off a loss-making bank after haggling with the potential buyer for more than a year

Sainsbury’s rebuffs offer for £162m-loss-making bank

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October 22, 2021