Over 6.3 million vapes and pods thrown away every week despite single-use vape ban
More than 6.3 million vapes and pods are thrown away each week in the UK, according to new research from Material Focus
3.5m Brits throw away hot cross buns at Easter
Too Good To Good has highlighted a shocking amount of Easter treats waste each year
King Charles visits Greencore to see food waste innovation in action
His Majesty The King toured supplier Greencore’s Warrington food manufacturing site earlier this week
OurCoop and SmartestEnergy partner to enable 100% renewable supply for 400 sites
SmartestEnergy has partnered with OurCoop to deliver renewable electricity to retail stores and more
Gander to be approved supplier for Morrisons Daily
Food waste reduction platform Gander has been approved as a supplier for Morrisons Daily
Too Good To Go gets new UK&I MD as it marks a decade in the UK
Too Good To Go has appointed Chelsea Kerr as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland
Egg producer Fairburn’s cracks 75 years
Lincolnshire farmers Fairburn’s is this week celebrating 75 years in business
Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS in a big move for food waste
Gander’s partnership with ShopMate EPOS will unlock access to thousands of convenience retailers
Rowse Honey reaffirms its pure and natural credentials
Rowse reassures shoppers of its 100% pure and natural credentials
Co-op extends contract with eco hauliers Buffaload
Buffaload has just been awarded a new five-year contract with the Co-op
Scottish Retail Consortium’s ecological plan for retail gets motion in parliament
The Scottish Parliament has added a motion thanks to the Scottish Retail Consortium
Pack’d announces Frozen February promoting the freshness of freezer produce
New campaign champions frozen fruit and veg as better tasting than foreign springtime imports
Too Good To Go and CEVA Logistics hit 300k-parcel milestone
CEVA Logistics hit 300,000 milestone forToo Good To Go Parcels produced since launch
Potts’ Partnership reimagines sauce range with new packs
The Pott’s Partnership’s chef-prepped sauces have had new pack designs for 2026
SWA sets out priorities for government ahead of May’s Holyrood election
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out its key priorities with elections just 100 days away
Weetabix sets path to net zero through lower carbon supply chains
Weetabix is celebrating aclearer path to net zero goals in new report
Henderson Wholesale honours ‘local heart of business’ in Ireland
Henderson Wholesale has honoured the ‘local heart of business’ at its recent conference
Chocolate brand Divine unveils a fresh new look
Divine Chocolate has introduced a bold, refreshed look for the new year
Government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120k
Electric lorries to be more affordable to help hauliers and boost growth and investment
Top tips for retailers to deal with leftover Christmas stock
Businesses donating unsold stock to charities must follow strict UK rules to ensure proper compliance
Co-op commits to LEAF marque certification across its fresh produce by 2027
Co-op has announced a commitment to enhance sustainability across its fresh produce supply chain
Retailer survey reveals energy costs to be their top concern
New data from SEFE Energy reveals energy costs as top concern for UK retail - but few are taking action
Evri rolls out new printer device with 50% more labels per roll
Evri is installing new linerless label printers across 7,000 ParcelShops by year-end, offering 50% more labels per roll
IGD reveals four key grocery trends for 2026
IGD identifies four key trends set to shape the grocery sector in 2026 and unveils its European channel forecasts for 2025-2030
Doncaster launches kerbside collection for vapes and batteries
Doncaster residents can now recycle vapes and household batteries through kerbside collections in a bid to tackle a ”surge” in battery-related fires
Premier Foods, Greencore and more sign up to IGD’s new plan for net zero
IGD marks anniversary of A Net Zero Transition Plan with new Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
Convenience retailers to focus on ‘immediate consumption’ in 2026
Convenience retailers are to shift their focus to food and drink designed for “immediate consumption”, reducing space for take-home groceries, says IGD report
Mr Kipling invests £2.1m in solar farm at its Carlton bakery
New installation to power cake production and cut carbon at Mr Kipling’s local site announced
Campaign group lobbies Parliament to raise awareness of plastic in gum
Kids Against Plastic group launch early day motion on dangers of plastic in chewing gum to Parliament
UK food system faces £2.6bn climate inaction shock, warns new IGD report
Climate risk model by IGD reveals UK food system is exposed to £2.6bn additional costs if current practices continue
