food

M&S to trial recyclable, fibre-based microwave meal trays in UK first

Recycling

M&S to trial recyclable, fibre-based microwave meal trays in UK first

FSC-certified packaging can be recycled alongside paper and card at home, and is suitable for cooking in both microwaves and standard ovens

clock 19 May 2025 • 2 min read
On a roll: Greggs harnesses renewable fuels to cover more than two million road miles

Management

On a roll: Greggs harnesses renewable fuels to cover more than two million road miles

High street bakery chain's latest sustainability report reveals progress towards net zero by 2040 pledge

clock 16 April 2025 • 3 min read
Harder, better, faster, stronger? The brave new world of AI-driven, gene-edited fruit and veg

Supply chain

Harder, better, faster, stronger? The brave new world of AI-driven, gene-edited fruit and veg

UK start-up Phytoform is developing 'browning-resistant' potatoes and ultra productive tomatoes - could lab-developed, precision breeding hold the key to a more climate resilient food system?

clock 14 April 2025 • 13 min read
'Deteriorating supply chains': Why an anonymous group of food industry insiders is raising the alarm over climate resilience

Supply chain

'Deteriorating supply chains': Why an anonymous group of food industry insiders is raising the alarm over climate resilience

A group of unnamed executives from across the food industry has today published a memo for investors warning the sector’s response to escalating environmental risks is inadequate and based on 'wishful strategies'

clock 03 April 2025 • 8 min read
'National Estate for Nature': Defra calls on landowners to accelerate nature recovery

Policy

'National Estate for Nature': Defra calls on landowners to accelerate nature recovery

New government-led group comprising owners of 10 per cent of England aims to develop plans to help meeting UK's domestic and global biodiversity goals

clock 21 March 2025 • 5 min read
Inside scoop: How Mackie's delivered business growth and a renewables record

Energy

Inside scoop: How Mackie's delivered business growth and a renewables record

Mackie's of Scotland saw ice cream sales increase year-on-year as it moved to boost its on-site renewables generation

clock 06 March 2025 • 8 min read
'Farmers do not make enough money': Defra eyes farming resilience and profitability boost

Policy

'Farmers do not make enough money': Defra eyes farming resilience and profitability boost

Government confirms policy package aimed at boosting farmers' incomes, upholding environmental standards in trade deals, and developing cutting edge agri-tech

clock 25 February 2025 • 4 min read
'A voluntary approach hasn't been enough': Report argues food producers should be required to invest in the nature they profit from

Biodiversity

'A voluntary approach hasn't been enough': Report argues food producers should be required to invest in the nature they profit from

Green Alliance calls for fresh 'obligations and incentives' to encourage food companies to invest more in protecting and restoring natural capital

clock 08 November 2024 • 3 min read
Study: Is UK meat and dairy consumption falling fast enough to meet climate goals?

Climate change

Study: Is UK meat and dairy consumption falling fast enough to meet climate goals?

Ethical Consumer study lauds 'incredible power of many small actions' in nudging consumers towards healthier diets, but also warns UK moving in the wrong direction on transport, heating and consumer goods

clock 31 October 2024 • 6 min read
How eating less meat could reduce early deaths and disability - and cut emissions too

Supply chain

How eating less meat could reduce early deaths and disability - and cut emissions too

Food Foundation study highlights the huge toll of unhealthy diets on the NHS, the economy, and the planet

clock 16 September 2024 • 6 min read