Grocery sector news updates
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Laminate packaging to be added to recycling schemes
A TRIAL THAT could see the introduction of flexible laminate packaging such as food and drink pouches to mainstream recycling, is now underway in three London Boroughs. Backed by major food… Read More
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EU imports almost a quarter of illegal agricultural goods
A NEW STUDY suggests that almost a quarter of agricultural goods, produced on illegally deforested land, are imported by the EU. The report was commissioned by Fern, a non-governmental organisation which… Read More
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Biofuel made from whisky receives all important funding
THE WORLD’S FIRST company to produce biofuel from whisky, Celtic Renewables, has received funding support from the Scottish Investment Bank. Celtic Renewables has received an investment… Read More
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Britain’s first ‘Bio-Bus’ to go into regular service
THE UK’S FIRST ‘Bio-Bus’, powered by human and household waste, will go into regular service in Bristol later this month. The bus, which runs on biomethane gas,… Read More
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“Bullying” supermarkets give supply chain bad reputation
SUPERMARKET CHAINS ARE giving procurement a bad name due to their “bullying” tactics, says the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). The CIPS surveyed over 1,000 supply chain professionals… Read More
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Bioeconomy worth £100bn
A NEW REPORT from the Department of Business, Innovations and Skills (BIS) has made claims that the UK bioeconomy could be worth as much as £100bn per year. Released last week, the… Read More
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Register for FootprintChannel.tv “Sustainability & Waste Denial” before 0930 on Thursday
THURSDAY 12th of March sees leading figures in the fight against food waste congregate to debate “Sustainability & Waste Denial” live on FootprintChannel.tv. Don’t miss out. REGISTER HERE Register at FootprintChannel.tv before 0930… Read More
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Primary school ‘Picasso’ helps turn food waste collection vehicle into mobile artwork
A PRIMARY school student from Yorkshire will have his impressive artwork toured across the county, after winning a competition to design an environmentally-friendly masterpiece. Oliver Neale, a year 5 pupil from… Read More
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‘Pee power’; university unveils toilet that can produce electricity
A PROTOYPE TOILET that can generate electricity from urine has been unveiled on the campus of the University of the West of England (UWE). Researchers at… Read More