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Weetabix farmers slash CO2 in low carbon wheat trial

Jane Thynne, Farmers Guardian

07 July 2025 • 2 min read

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The breakfast cereal company aims to reduce carbon footprint of Weetabix's largest single ingredient

Weetabix has thanked members of its farmer-led collective for their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The breakfast cereal company said its Lower Carbon Wheat Project had demonstrated the...

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