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FieldGoods closes successful £750k crowdfunding round
Premium prepared meal brand FieldGoods has closed its most successful round of investment fundraising to date, after hitting its target of £750k.
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Salmon export sales jump 41% to £431m
Export sales of Scottish salmon have jumped 41% in the first half of 2024, thanks to increased demand from the US and Asia.
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Deposit Return Scheme ‘long overdue’ in the UK
The decision to bring forward plans for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK will lift the country’s waste management sector and accelerate the move to a low-waste circular economy, according to waste management software provider ISB Global.
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Lidl to roll out ‘industry-first’ tool for banana supply chain
Together with non-profit IDH, Lidl GB is set to launch a new analysis tool designed to address the living wage gap among banana plantation workers.
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Vertical farming could be ‘greener than first thought’
Vertically farming lettuce could be as good for the environment as growing the salad plant in fields while also saving 8,000 hectares of land across the UK, according to a new study.
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How to create a great succession plan
While 30% of companies recognise that having a succession plan in place is important, fewer than 1 in 10 have one fully integrated into their strategy, recent research from the Azets Barometer found.