The leading beer, cider and pub company which owns the likes of Inch’s, Fosters and Bulmers, and of course Heineken, has partnered with carbon platform Net Zero Now to support the wider hospitality industry’s journey to net zero.
While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selecting the right type of renewable energy for your factory, there is certainly some low-hanging fruit worth grabbing at first.
The Mars 2023 Sustainable in a Generation Report shows the company managed an 8% greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction, doubling its total GHG reduction to 16% across its full value chain.
A sobering report from the Committee on Climate Change has revealed that the UK is not on track to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets, but renewable energy holds promise to turbocharge the journey.
Today (17 June 2024) saw his Majesty Kings Charles III sharing the new UK Government’s priorities in the House of Lords, following Labour’s landslide victory last month.
The largest party in European Parliament says the Commission ‘must absolutely delay’ EUDR ‘bureaucratic monster’, at same time as research reveals looming regs could cost EU consumers up to $1.5bn.
By 2025, it’s predicted that there will be more than 75m ‘smart’ connected devices. Yet, despite our instantaneous, online lifestyles, we are still experiencing a sense of 'disconnect' between the food industry, government and consumers.
Nomad Foods which owns a number of Europe’s iconic frozen foods brands is leading the charge for greener frozen food storage, as it explores if freezer temperatures can be increased safely.
In this month’s legal brief, Fieldfisher’s Jessica Gardner and Aonghus Heatley provide an overview of what is required under the EUDR and their top five tips to prepare and protect your business.
Eleven farmers across the globe will receive financial backing from innocent Drinks to help support projects that safeguard the future of fruit and vegetables.
The free to use, open-source platform allows users to identify specific climate risks across the globe, whilst providing mitigating actions farmers can take to lessen impact and improve yields in the future.
Liverpool-based Turncoat Gin Distillery has launched reusable aluminium bottles for its core range of products as part of its continuing mission to become more sustainable.
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has published its 2023 ESG report, the firm’s annual update on its progress made against sustainability targets.
Soy traders lag behind new legislation that aims to eliminate deforestation, but a sneaky loophole may see them still able to comply regardless, a report from the Soy Transparency Coalition has revealed.
Baseline measurements of soil sequestered carbon are enabling one commercial research farm to quantify the impact of its transition to a regenerative grazing system.
With insights from across the food processing industry, Food Manufacture explores how ingredient sourcing has changed with a view towards sustainability, before learning more about the major trends driving innovation and change.
Aldi has become the first supermarket in England and Wales to switch to 100% recycled plastic across it soft drink and water bottle own-label range, excluding the caps and labels.
The UK Government has announced plans for the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) from October 2027, pushing back the previously agreed date of October 2025.
The seven finalists for the 12th edition of the Ecotrophelia UK competition, which challenges students to develop a sustainable and innovative food product from concept to market, have been announced.
After a year of engagement and discussion which sought to understand the gaps in the current and varied processes industry uses to gather and share environmental data, a Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP) paper has been published outlining the...
Dairy-free chocolate maker Moo Free is strengthening its sustainability credentials with the launch of The Hub, a business tool offering the manufacturer complete traceability across its supply chain.
Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, a food and sustainability policy expert and associate director at Whitehouse Communications, offers insights on the EU Green Claims Directive and the requirements it will introduce for companies wanting to promote their product’s...
Walkers has announced the launch of paper outer bags across multipacks of its Snack A Jacks brand, with the goal of cutting 65 tonnes of virgin plastic each year.
The installation of the heat pump at its site in Wijgmaal, Belgium this summer will enable energy to be recovered from waste water, dropping BENEO’s CO2 emissions significantly.
Veolia calls out UK Government, as it flags Plastic Packaging Tax is falling short with just 22% of material used in plastic packaging from recycled sources.
While Britain is a nation of chocolate lovers, two thirds of consumers believe chocolate eggs comprise too much packaging – yet despite concerns over sustainability and inflation, we’ll still be dipping into our pockets for the sweet stuff.
The diamond-water paradox was a puzzle to the man that coined the term, economist Adam Smith. Although water is, unarguably, more valuable to humans, why do diamonds command a higher price?
LWC Drinks, reportedly the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, has installed 160 solar panels at its Cornwall depot as part of a recent site extension project.
Fran Ball, VP of production at Arla, reflects on what it means to have won at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards and the processes and people that helped secure the dairy company’s three trophies.
This Global Recycling Day, Nestlé has emphasised its intention to support better waste management – an area which it believes needs further investment to facilitate packaging recycling on mass, alongside ‘enabling regulation’ set by government.
A 4.2% increase in the levy paid by producers and abattoirs in Wales is essential to the sustainability and profitability of the Welsh meat sector, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
A lawsuit filed against meat processing giant JBS in the US should serve as a “wake up call” for food and drink manufacturers when publishing environmental targets, Dr Emily Pope of Trinity AgTech has said.
Drinks manufacturer Capri-Sun has launched its first ever fully recyclable pouch across 200ml single serve packs of its Orange and Blackcurrant & Apple flavours.
