Tesco scraps unnecessary plastic packaging from Christmas range
Supermarket retailer Tesco has removed more than 20 million pieces of plastic packaging from its Christmas range, including 1.78 million pieces from its Christmas puddings and sponges.
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Coca-Cola European Partners targets 30% emission reduction
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has targeted a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its supply chain by 2030, supported by a three-year €250m (£225m) investment.
Beneo discusses first instant rice starch of its kind
Global food ingredients supplier Beneo discusses the launch of the first instant clean label rice starch able to withstand harsh processing conditions, which debuted at virtual trade show Fi Europe Connect 2020 earlier this month.
Meat processors help forge sustainable beef production group
A new platform to promote sustainability across the UK beef industry has been launched by stakeholders from across the food and retail sectors.
Europe's largest plant-based factory to open in UK
Plant-based food manufacturer Plant & Bean is to open Europe's largest plant-based food factory in Boston, Lincolnshire and has revealed strategic partners including Griffith Foods and soy processor Gushen alongside this news.
Bakers union in Greencore Northampton pay dispute
Members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) at Greencore’s Northampton factory have rejected a ‘divisive’ pay rise, claiming staff there have not been recognised as key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.