Sustainable
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2022: Looking back at a year in fine food
25 January 2023 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to political uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis and post-Brexit recovery last year -
Food and drink industry urged to quit virgin material use and embrace circularity
20 January 2023 SustainableNew research has revealed that the industry is too reliant on virgin materials and needs to shift to reuse -
Environment secretary announces single-use plastic ban across the UK
16 January 2023 SustainableThe new environment secretary, Therese Coffey, has revealed plans to phase out plastic plates, cutlery and bowls -
Government changes to ELMs could be “too little too late” for farmers
12 January 2023 SustainableChanges have been announced to the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), but farmers feel it isn’t enough to help the struggling industry -
Scottish farmers willing to shift away from intensive livestock farming for the environment
15 December 2022 SustainableLivestock farmers in Scotland have revealed they are interested in moving to more nature-friendly farming in order to help the planet -
Farming industry calls for government to champion sustainability at a fairer price
05 December 2022 SustainableThe UK government is being urged to act on making Britain’s agricultural landscape more sustainable, and offering a lower price for produce -
How independent retailers can encourage shoppers not to drop sustainability as inflation rises
14 November 2022 SustainableResearch has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits have ditched environmentally friendly products due to the cost-of-living crisis. We explore how indies can hold onto sustainability sales -
How independents can help to tackle the ‘hidden crisis’ of food waste
03 November 2022 SustainableWith the food waste problem only growing, we explore how fine food retailers are well-placed to tackle the issue -
How indies can cash in on the need for sustainable health
28 October 2022 SustainableThe Food Foundation is calling for the food industry to have stricter health and sustainability targets – this is where fine food retail can excel -
How a ban on solar power projects on British farmland could affect sustainable food production
24 October 2022 SustainableThe new environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, is opposed to solar panels being placed on agricultural land in an effort to boost domestic food production -
How soups and ready meals offer a sustainable meal solution
06 October 2022 SustainableFrom a sustainable meal solution to a taste of indulgence, today’s ready meal market is serving up just what today’s shopper wants -
Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature
04 October 2022 BrexitWildlife and farming groups have criticised the proposed move away from Environmental Land Management Schemes (Elms) as a huge step backwards for food security and the environment
