Defra commissions framework to improve food sector sustainability
A Data Sharing Infrastructure and governance model for the UK’s agri-food supply chain has been commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Tesco launches extension to environmental baselining programme
The food retailer has announced new investment in a data baselining programme and called for a national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security.
LEAF finds sustainability a key driver for young people
Research from Linking Environment and Farming has found that growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a “major driver”.
Co-op invests in solar power at its largest distribution centre
UK retailer Co-op has announced the completion of a solar panel project at its largest distribution centre, which serves more than 600 stores across the south of England.
Landfill company to develop food production centre
Crapper and Sons Landfill Limited is working on a development that it said “has the potential to see landfill sites transformed into food production centres”.
Waitrose awards £500k in sustainability funding to suppliers
Waitrose has announced the recipients of a new £500k fund aimed at helping British farmers transition to low carbon farming methods.
