Tesco to sell unwashed, muddy potatoes to cut down on food waste
Tesco is expanding a trial to sell unwashed, muddy potatoes in its stores as part of a strategy to cut down on food waste.
These are the retailers scrapping plastic this Easter
These are the retailers that are reducing their plastic usage this Easter.
John Lewis to “safeguard future of cashmere sector” with new funding
John Lewis has announced new funding for the training of 420 herders as part of a three-year sustainable cashmere programme.
Sainsbury’s reveals new brand slogan to support sustainability
Sainsbury’s is set to drop its ‘Live Well for Less’ brand slogan this spring and replace it with ‘Helping Everyone Eat Better’.
Waitrose to donate 1 million meals directly from suppliers in pioneering new scheme
Waitrose is launching a pioneering new initiative that will see over one million meals donated directly from its food suppliers.
Etsy commits to reaching net zero emissions by 2030
Etsy has pledged to reaching Net Zero emissions within the next decade as it seeks to reduce both direct and indirect carbon impacts.
Fairtrade Fortnight: What’s in it for retailers?
For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, retailers participate in Fairtrade Fortnight to raise awareness of the farmers who help grow their food and drinks. The Fairtrade Foundation talks to Retail Gazette about why more retailers should get involved in the movement.
Waitrose launches Easter egg range with 44% less plastic
Waitrose has announced it will halve the single-use plastic on all of its own brand Easter eggs and confectionery.
Sainsbury’s to trial new in-store recycling system for flexible plastic
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to introduce a new in-store recycling system which allows customers to recycle (...)
Aldi scraps 2m pieces of plastic from Easter range
Aldi has announced plans to remove two million pieces of throwaway plastic from its seasonal confectionery range for Easter this year.