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Aldi makes landmark packaging change
In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has announced that it is moving to 100 percent recycled plastic for its soft drink and water bottles.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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Coffee price fluctuations are affecting farmers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers.
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From excess to access: City Harvest’s efforts to combat hunger
Discover City Harvest's decade-long journey rescuing surplus food, fighting hunger, and championing sustainability in London's food landscape.
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Industry unites to bolster surplus food redistribution
Company Shop Group and Oscar Mayer have joined forces to increase the amount of surplus food stock redistribution to cut down on food waste.
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Flora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
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Controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
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Episode 51: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 1 with David McDiarmid
Princes' Corporate Relations Director David McDiarmid shares how the international food and drink manufacturer has committed to making its vast supply chain more visible.
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Net Zero farming: A recipe for food insecurity in the UK?
In this article, Professor Chris Elliott examines the ramifications of UK's Net Zero farming policies on food security, amid concerns of impending shortages and environmental impacts.
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Declining wild pollinators threaten Canadian agriculture, researcher warns
UBC Landscape Ecologist, Dr Matthew Mitchell, shares the critical role of wild pollinators in agriculture and urges conservation efforts for their habitats.
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Tesco partners with NatWest to support sustainable farmers
Supermarket giant Tesco has partnered with NatWest to support farmers in reducing costs and decarbonising their practices.
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UK Government allocates £295m for food waste collections
The Government has committed to supporting councils in England through £295m of funding to aid the implementation of weekly food waste collections.
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Has a new era of eco-friendly bottling begun?
Melvin Jay unveils The Sustainable Bottling Co., presenting aluminum bottles as eco-conscious substitutes for plastic and how this can transform beverage packaging practices.
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World Water Day: One Water’s impact on five million lives
This World Water Day, Duncan Goose reflects on 'Leveraging Water for Peace' amid global challenges and explores the journey of One Water which has impacted five million lives through purpose-driven initiatives.
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Supply Chains Report by New Food
Dive into the Core New Food Supply Chains Report, exploring Brexit concerns, ethical sourcing, Cargill's Cocoa Promise impact, Nestlé's initiatives, and Princes Group's transformations.
