Co-op unveils healthy, sustainable Summer line of to-go options
UK retailer the Co-op has launched its new Summer food-to-go range of products that are more healthy and more sustainable, thanks to the introduction of more vegan options and reduced packaging. The elimination of plastic cutlery is just one of the many environmentally friendly moves the chain is making, which includes getting rid of 274 […]
Big Five supermarket CEOs commit to sweeping climate change efforts at COP26 Summit
The five big supermarket chains promised to cut carbon emissions in their operations by 2030 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) taking place in Glasgow. Leaders from Co-Op, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose all said they would do their part in helping to save the environment by trimming food waste, reducing […]
Retail roundup: Commercial crop of vertically grown strawberries hits Tesco stores
Tesco is receiving the first commercial volumes of strawberries grown from a vertical farm via a production system that lessens both water usage and features a 90 per cent reduction in carbon footprint per kilo of fruit. The fruit is being delivered by Direct Produce Supplies Ltd (DPS), a Tesco supplier for 40 years that […]
Retail roundup: Seedless lemons arrive at Tesco; Sainsbury’s joins Black British Network
Seedless lemons never really took off in the UK years ago after many trials failed to produce a strong, stable supply of good-tasting fruit. But Tesco said it may have found the answer to bringing consistent seedless lemons to its stores – by looking to South Africa and Spain. Starting this week, the retailer said […]
Retail roundup: John Lewis Partnership signs on to Terra Carta sustainability agreement
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first UK retailer to pledge to support the Terra Carta, an initiative launched by HRH The Prince of Wales to have businesses agree to become more sustainable now and in the future by embracing nature, people and the planet. HRH The Prince of Wales has called on CEOs from […]
