Sustainability
IKEA Introduces Plant Based Swedish Meatball
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7-Eleven to Donate 1M Bottles of 7-Select Go!Smart Organic Juice to Feeding America
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]Convenience retailer 7-Eleven announced the donation of more than $1.2 million in 7-Select Go! Smart Organic Cold-Pressed Juices to Feeding America this summer. That's nearly one million 11.2-ounce bottles of USDA-certified organic, non-GMO juice, including flavors like Blackberry, Melon, and Pink Pomegranate. Part of their private brand of premium better-for-you beverage options, these juices are rich in vitamins and nutrients, have no added sugar, and are not made from concentrate. ack Stout, SVP of Merchandising and Demand Chain "Since 1927, 7-Eleven has been a lifeline for the communities we serve — with an
Aldi UK To Remove 2B+ Pieces Of Plastic
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.9" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9" hover_enabled="0"]Late last week Aldi UK announced an ambitious new commitment to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used by 50% by 2025. The new commitment will see the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket remove 74,000 tons of plastic packaging during the next five years, the equivalent to 2.2bn single items of plastic. To achieve this target, Aldi will work to remove and reduce unnecessary packaging and switch to alternative materials. Where plastic is required, it will be recyclable and made of recycled material wherever possible. The new target is part of Aldi’s overall strategy to
Albertsons Private Brands Celebrates Sustainability Milestone
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]Albertsons Companies announced this week that 100% of the seafood in its Waterfront Bistro and Open Nature private brands will soon display the Responsible Choice logo for sustainable sourcing. The Responsible Choice logo signifies that the product meets Albertsons comprehensive Responsible Seafood Policy, which requires seafood be caught or farmed in ways that safeguard future supplies and help keep ecosystems thriving. The logo also signifies that sourcing is third-party audited to ensure the highest standards. The Responsible Choice Logo will be on over 100 unique items in the popular Waterfront Bistro and Open
Ahold Delhaize invests in sustainable products
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.8" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]Ahold Delhaize announced last week that the full proceeds of the retailer’s first Sustainability Bond have been used to support the increased consumption of sustainably sourced products, further reduce the company’s climate impact and increase sales of healthier products. The transaction made Ahold Delhaize the first retailer to issue a euro-denominated Sustainability Bond, highlighting the company’s commitment to accelerate the transition to sustainable food systems. Ahold Delhaize raised €600 million in June last year through the issuance of a Sustainability Bond maturing on June 26, 2025, in line with its Sustainability Bond Framework. Sustainalytics, an independent provider of Environmental, Social and Governance research and ratings, delivered a second-party opinion on the Framework and an Annual Review o f
Amazon Commits to Helping Ancient and Endangered Forests With Private Brand
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Waitrose Commits to Crooked Carrots and Asymmetrical Asparagus
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.8"][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0" custom_padding="||0px|||"]In a bid to make sure locally grown produce doesn’t go to waste, Waitrose is helping out British farmers by taking all shapes and sizes of vegetables over the summer. The retailer has relaxed its size and shape guidelines for its carrots, parsnips and asparagus to make sure as much of the UK crop is available to customers, in turn helping British farmers during a, particularly difficult time. Some extra trimming and finishing details have also been removed in order to help suppliers maintain social distancing on production and packing lines. Sales of core vegetables have
Asda removes 24.5 million plastic forks from salads to reduce pollution
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.8" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]In-line with its ongoing commitment to ‘Use less and recycle more’, English retailer Asda is removing plastic forks from its salads and protein bowls. This move will result in the removal of over 24.5 million plastic forks each year across its private brand salads, which will equivalent to 41 tons of plastic, the equivalent weight of around 55 cows! As the warm summer weather approaches, salad lovers will be able to pick up their favorite fresh dishes at the same great price but without having to prioritize plastic reduction over their grocery decision-making,
Walmart’s Commits to MSC-Certified Sustainable Great Value Tuna
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Delhaize Launches Fairtrade Coffee Redesign
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_image src="https://myprivatebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/Delhaize-Coffee_2.jpg" title_text="Delhaize-Coffee_2" _builder_version="4.4.7"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.7"] Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has introduced redesigned packaging fair trade coffee packaging design of the capsules range created by agency DesignRepublic The new design was tasked with clearly communicating three key messages: the single origin of this range, a clear range guidance system for shoppability, and product format (coffee capsules.) The solution was to use a world map as the background and place a large coffee capsule on the country of origin. The design architecture uses a ‘tag’ to serve as a guidance system for the shopper. The result was
