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Supermarkets Sustainability

Coca-Cola is set to trial a prototype of its new plant-based plastic bottle. The company claims that its prototype container will be petroleum-free, except for its cap and label. The…

Tesco has launched a new ‘tray to tray' recycling initiative with sustainable packaging company Faerch.

Tesco launches PET recycling initiative with Faerch

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October 25, 2021

Supermarkets Sustainability

Tesco has launched a new ‘tray to tray’ recycling initiative with sustainable packaging company Faerch. The scheme is set to see secondary plastic packaging trays used for transporting and showcasing…

Sainsbury’s to “significantly” remove 15 tonnes of plastic

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October 13, 2021

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FMCG Supermarkets Sustainability

Sainsbury’s has announced its new Halloween decorative range will feature “significantly” reduced amounts of plastic. The move means the Big 4 grocer is eliminating over 15 tonnes of plastic from…

Iceland responds to ‘pingdemic’ with recruitment drive

Set ‘aggressive’ targets to cut plastic, says Iceland boss

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October 12, 2021

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Iceland’s managing director has urged ministers to create legally-binding plastic targets for businesses. According to The Grocer, Richard Walker said the move would help Iceland meet its pledge of cutting…

Bidding war heats up at Morrisons with new £7bn bid by CD&R

Morrisons issues urgent recall of own brand ice cream over safety concerns

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October 8, 2021

Supermarkets Sustainability

Morrisons has recalled its own brand amour classic vanilla ice cream over fears that it may contain small pieces of plastic. Shoppers who purchased the item with a best before…

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,…

Morrisons introduces reusable Halloween costumes

Supermarkets Suppliers

October 6, 2021

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Morrisons has introduced reusable Halloween costumes in a bid to increase its sustainability. The Big 4 grocer has launched a new selection of kids’ costumes made from 100 per cent…

Gousto joins the global B Corp community

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October 5, 2021

FMCG Suppliers Sustainability

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