New eco-labelling system for food and drink to debut in September

Cecilia Keating
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Traffic light labelling system aims to help shoppers make more sustainable choices and drive environmentally friendly food

A new environmental scoring system for food and drinks packaging is set to launch across select retailers and products this autumn, as part of a government-backed drive to help consumers make more environmentally...

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