160 ‘sustainable’ products proceed to next stage of the Big Food Redesign Challenge
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced that over 160 food products using circular economy principles are closer to reaching supermarket shelves.
UK discounters back British farming and produce
UK discounters Aldi and Lidl have made moves to support UK farming by making British produce more accessible to consumers.
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts appointed IGD president
IGD has announced that Jason Tarry will step down from his role of IGD president, and Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts will take his place.
M&S slashes product prices as its customers prioritise value
UK retailer M&S has announced that it will invest in the price of over 200 products to “deliver trusted value” for its 30 million customers.
Retailers call for action to reform Apprenticeship Levy system
Multiple food retailers and trade bodies are calling for urgent action to reform the “broken Apprenticeship Levy system”.
Lidl replaces ‘Use By’ labels on dairy to tackle food waste
UK retailer Lidl has revealed that it is scrapping ‘Use By’ dates in favour of ‘Best Before’ dates on all of its own brand milk and yoghurt.
