Burton’s Biscuit Company and Dairy Crest have joined a range of other food manufacturers, foodservice companies and retailers in signing up to the Courtauld Commitment 2025 food sustainability agreement.
Meat processor Tulip has launched a packaging overhaul in an effort to slash waste and greenhouse gas emissions, signalling its commitment to the Waste & Resources Action Programme’s (WRAP’s) Courtauld Commitment 3.
The Courtauld Commitment 3 – which aims to further reduce the weight and carbon impact of household grocery and packaging waste – lacks ambition and the threat of a “government stick” to drive through the required changes, the food industry has been warned.
Food manufacturers and retailers have demonstrated commitment to reducing food and drink waste as 45 companies have signed up for the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment, which was launched yesterday (May 9).
Retailers and food manufacturers have been quick to sign up to Courtauld Commitment Two (CC2), the second phase of the voluntary agreement to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and waste.
Some retailers and manufacturers are refusing to use heavier recycled materials in food packaging, in a bid to meet reduction targets agreed with the...
