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The global cost of food waste is projected to reach $540 billion this year, up from $526 billion last year, according to a new report by Avery Dennison, working alongside the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
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Half of French shoppers keen to limit waste when shopping

12 months ago8 months ago3 mins

Some 49% of French households say that they actively seek to limit food waste when shopping or eating, new data…

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LEAD Network, an organisation dedicated to advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion across the European consumer goods and retail sectors, has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference is set to take place in Milan on 8-9 October 2025.
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LEAD Network’s 2025 Annual Conference set to take place in Milan in October

12 months ago9 months ago3 mins

LEAD Network, an organisation dedicated to advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion across the European consumer goods and retail sectors,…

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The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York and back twice, new research from WMG at the University of Warwick has found.
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Abandoned shopping trolleys are worse for the environment than you might think

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York…

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The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist discusses the importance of driving regenerative business and circular innovation.
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The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist on driving regenerative business and circular innovation

1 year ago5 months ago12 mins

Håkan Nordkvist is the former head of sustainability innovation at IKEA, where he spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives including IKEA Clean Energy…

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British supermarket chain Asda has teamed up with Lloyds to launch a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme, which seeks to incentivise suppliers to disclose – and improve – their sustainability performance.
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Asda introduces sustainability-linked supply chain finance initiative

1 year ago8 months ago3 mins

British supermarket chain Asda has teamed up with Lloyds to launch a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme, which seeks…

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A new report by LEAD Network and Shape Talent has identified three structural barriers that affect career progression in Europe's retail and consumer goods sectors, adding that said barriers tend to affect women more than men.
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LEAD Network reaches 25,000 members across consumer goods and retail landscape

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

LEAD Network, which focuses on advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion, has announced it has reached the milestone of 25,000…

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PreZero, part of Lidl owner Schwarz Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group AG, to explore the development of insect-based products.
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Schwarz Group’s PreZero signs partnership with insect farming firm

1 year ago8 months ago3 mins

PreZero, part of Lidl and Kaufland owner Schwarz Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group…

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Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving soil quality and enhancing biodiversity, a new study by PwC has found.
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37% of Irish consumers willing to pay more for food that supports the environment

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving…

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Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the introduction of new legislation to prevent, reuse or donate surplus food.
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Over three fifths of Spanish retailers have a food waste strategy in place

1 year ago8 months ago4 mins

Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the…

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KPMG Australia has reported a 27% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2019 baseline, however emissions were up slightly (+4%) in 2024 on a year-on-year basis, due to increased air travel.
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Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping

1 year ago9 months ago3 mins

More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable…

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