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Consumer demand for supply chain sustainability will move beyond palm and soy, retail consultant claims ©Getty/heivideo

‘Palm and soy are just the beginning’: Retailers push for traceability, sustainability in their supply chains

Sustainably sourced palm oil and soy have shot up the agenda of European retailers. According to Penny Coates, non-executive director of retail strategy consultants S4RB, this is “just the beginning”.

Are UK sandwich retailers cut out for growing plant-based demand?

A survey assessing sandwiches sold by supermarket and high street retailers in the UK has revealed that uptake in plant-based is still lagging. “The sheer volume of meat-based sandwiches is a big concern,” says Eating Better.

Morrisons to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg in 60 stores after positive trials

Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to launch plastic-free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores

Single-use round-up: EU, England, and Germany address disposable plastics

This week, the European Council adopted new rules banning selected single-use items, England announced plans to outlaw plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, and Germany revealed that 5,300 disposable cups are used per minute across the country.

UK sugar tax: Historic sales shift to sugar-free

A historic change in the sales of carbonated soft drinks has taken place since the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) came into force a year ago -- with sugarfree drinks rising, and full sugar products falling.

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