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i2r awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance

Leading aluminium tray producer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, recognising the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices across its operations.

By Joanne 4 min read 03 Jun 2026

The Last Halloween for UK-Grown Pumpkins?

Halloween is the time of year when pumpkins fly off the supermarket shelves, but climate change means the days of the British-grown pumpkins may soon be numbered.

Wendy Chapman 4 min read 29 Oct 2026

DataLase showcases sustainable innovation in metal decoration

DataLase, a global leader in laser reactive technologies, is helping manufacturers and brand owners rethink the future of metal decoration, as demand grows for packaging solutions that combine strong visual impact with improved efficiency and sustainability.

Joanne 4 min read 29 Apr 2026

Why Flexible Water Infrastructure Matters in Food Production

Water sits at the heart of every food and beverage production process. It supports everything from ingredient preparation and product processing to cleaning, cooling, and sanitation. Yet once it leaves the production line, it becomes a complex wastewater stream that must be carefully managed before it can be discharged or reused.

Joanne 4 min read 13 Apr 2026

UK Food Industry Leaders Call for Urgent Action and Immediate Dialogue to Protect Amazon Forests

Signatories of the UK Soy Manifesto, a group of over 50 leading businesses representing more than 60% of the UK demand for soy, have called for urgent action following the news that global traders and their representative body ABIOVE have withdrawn from the Amazon Soy Moratorium (ASM).   

Kim 4 min read 24 Mar 2026

Fatso Launches First Ooh Creative Campaign for Black Friday, Pairing Sustainability Push with New Limited Edition Bar: Deep Brew

This Black Friday, FATSO, the dark chocolate disruptors, are taking a stand against the flash sales and fakery of Black Friday. Created in partnership with Lowkey Creative Studio, the brand’s first OOH campaign will be going live on Saturday.

Joanne 4 min read 27 Nov 2025

Tesco calls for national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security – with investment in new data baselining programme

Tesco takes support for environmental baselining to more than £1.5m with new Sustainable Farming Programme for hundreds of farmers  

Joanne 3 min read 17 Nov 2025

Decarbonizing process heat in the food and beverage sector with thermal energy storage: a path forward for breweries, coffee, and oilseed industries

Across Europe, particularly in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, the food and beverage industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon emissions. Ambitious national climate targets, rising energy prices and growing consumer preference for sustainable products are driving manufacturers to shift away from fossil fuels. However, this presents a challenge as most industrial food processes are heat-intensive and still predominantly powered by gas or oil.

Joanne 4 min read 16 Sep 2025

“New technologies enable high-value upcycling of by-products, but practicality is key,” says Sagentia Innovation

Technical developments offer transformative ways to upcycle food and beverage by-products and tackle food loss, but real-world implementation challenges are holding manufacturers back.

Joanne 4 min read 11 Sep 2025

Kingsmoor Packaging launches new website showcasing innovation, sustainability and its commitment to “Forming a Better Future”

Thermoformed packaging specialist, Kingsmoor Packaging, has launched a new website - www.kingsmoorpackaging.co.uk - designed to reflect the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer service.

Joanne 3 min read 18 Jun 2025

DataLase earns EcoVadis ‘Committed Badge’ for sustainability efforts

DataLase, a leading provider of photonic printing solutions, has been awarded a ‘Committed Badge’ from EcoVadis, a widely respected authority on business sustainability ratings. This is part of an ongoing initiative to integrate sustainable practices throughout its operations and supply chain.

Joanne 3 min read 13 May 2025

Finzelberg celebrates 150 years of quality, innovation, and sustainability

2025 marks a major milestone for Finzelberg as the family business founded by pharmacist Hermann Finzelberg in 1875 in Andernach, Germany, celebrates its 150th anniversary under the motto ‘Here’s to the next 150 years!’.

Joanne 4 min read 13 Feb 2025

SGS Presents Portfolio to Protect Human and Ecosystem Health

SGS harnesses decades of world-leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) experience and sustainability leadership to launch Nature services under its new IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite.

Joanne 4 min read 20 Jan 2025

Food and drink vendors across Wales get ready for new recycling law set to help make Wales a zero-waste nation.

Food and drink vendors across Wales are preparing to make changes to the separation of their waste for recycling ahead of the new law.

Kim 4 min read 27 Mar 2024

Chivas Brothers launches new sustainability partnership to give back to the rivers that help make its Scotch

The Scotch whisky producer announces its partnership with three River Trusts to improve the health of rivers and waterways in Scotland

Gina 4 min read 22 Mar 2024

Retailers across Wales gear up for new recycling law set to improve the quality and quantity of recycling.

With just two months to go until the new workplace recycling law comes into effect, retailers across Wales are preparing for the change.

Kim 4 min read 07 Feb 2024

Cutting back on food waste By Bryony Barlow, Director at Prowrap

The story of every restaurant is littered with incredible highs and almighty lows. Each tale is fascinating, different, and challenging.

Stuart 3 min read 04 Dec 2023

Henderson Foodservice creates a recipe for success with Akeneo’s PIM solution

Partnership accelerated product record capabilities, ensuring seamless compliance with new food standards and regulation, including Natasha’s Law Akeneo’s PIM solution ensured limited business interruption due to rapidly changing Brexit border protocol and product import restrictions Henderson’s PIM system accurately captures and stores all ingredient details and product catalogue data across the supply chain, allowing its B2B customers to choose products with complete confidence

Stuart 3 min read 30 Oct 2023

Phantom Inventory haunts retailers as a fifth of UK shoppers experience out-of-stocks due to ‘ghost’ inventory

19% of customers are experiencing inventory errors with retailers’ store systems 32% reported items being listed as in-stock online but then weren’t available in-store 25% experienced staff not being able to find items in-store, even though they believed they were available

Stuart 3 min read 30 Oct 2023

Finnebrogue invests £2.8 million to upgrade plant-based food factory

The County Down food producer Finnebrogue has announced a £2.8 million investment to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.

Gina 4 min read 04 Sep 2023

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i2r awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance

The Last Halloween for UK-Grown Pumpkins?

DataLase showcases sustainable innovation in metal decoration

Why Flexible Water Infrastructure Matters in Food Production

UK Food Industry Leaders Call for Urgent Action and Immediate Dialogue to Protect Amazon Forests

Fatso Launches First Ooh Creative Campaign for Black Friday, Pairing Sustainability Push with New Limited Edition Bar: Deep Brew

Tesco calls for national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security – with investment in new data baselining programme

Decarbonizing process heat in the food and beverage sector with thermal energy storage: a path forward for breweries, coffee, and oilseed industries

“New technologies enable high-value upcycling of by-products, but practicality is key,” says Sagentia Innovation

Kingsmoor Packaging launches new website showcasing innovation, sustainability and its commitment to “Forming a Better Future”

DataLase earns EcoVadis ‘Committed Badge’ for sustainability efforts

Finzelberg celebrates 150 years of quality, innovation, and sustainability

SGS Presents Portfolio to Protect Human and Ecosystem Health

Food and drink vendors across Wales get ready for new recycling law set to help make Wales a zero-waste nation.

Chivas Brothers launches new sustainability partnership to give back to the rivers that help make its Scotch

Retailers across Wales gear up for new recycling law set to improve the quality and quantity of recycling.

Cutting back on food waste By Bryony Barlow, Director at Prowrap

Henderson Foodservice creates a recipe for success with Akeneo’s PIM solution

Phantom Inventory haunts retailers as a fifth of UK shoppers experience out-of-stocks due to ‘ghost’ inventory

Finnebrogue invests £2.8 million to upgrade plant-based food factory

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i2r awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance

The Last Halloween for UK-Grown Pumpkins?

DataLase showcases sustainable innovation in metal decoration

Why Flexible Water Infrastructure Matters in Food Production

UK Food Industry Leaders Call for Urgent Action and Immediate Dialogue to Protect Amazon Forests

Fatso Launches First Ooh Creative Campaign for Black Friday, Pairing Sustainability Push with New Limited Edition Bar: Deep Brew

Tesco calls for national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security – with investment in new data baselining programme

Decarbonizing process heat in the food and beverage sector with thermal energy storage: a path forward for breweries, coffee, and oilseed industries

“New technologies enable high-value upcycling of by-products, but practicality is key,” says Sagentia Innovation

Kingsmoor Packaging launches new website showcasing innovation, sustainability and its commitment to “Forming a Better Future”

DataLase earns EcoVadis ‘Committed Badge’ for sustainability efforts

Finzelberg celebrates 150 years of quality, innovation, and sustainability

SGS Presents Portfolio to Protect Human and Ecosystem Health

Food and drink vendors across Wales get ready for new recycling law set to help make Wales a zero-waste nation.

Chivas Brothers launches new sustainability partnership to give back to the rivers that help make its Scotch

Retailers across Wales gear up for new recycling law set to improve the quality and quantity of recycling.

Cutting back on food waste By Bryony Barlow, Director at Prowrap

Henderson Foodservice creates a recipe for success with Akeneo’s PIM solution

Phantom Inventory haunts retailers as a fifth of UK shoppers experience out-of-stocks due to ‘ghost’ inventory

Finnebrogue invests £2.8 million to upgrade plant-based food factory

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