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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Sainsbury’s launches plastic-free packaging for avocados
Sainsbury’s has initiated a trial of plastic-free packaging for its avocados, expected to eliminate 20.2m pieces of plastic upon rollout.
Jan 20, 2025
The Turmeric Co founder launches new functional drinks brand
Founder of The Turmeric Co, Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu, has launched his second functional drinks brand, Raw Hydrate.
Oct 31, 2024
Sainsbury’s introduces peat-free mushrooms in ‘UK supermarket first’
British retailer Sainsbury’s has become the ‘first UK supermarket’ to launch conventional mushrooms that have been grown without peat.
Oct 10, 2024
Sainsbury’s acquires ten Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
Sep 2, 2024
Sainsbury's installs AI ‘vet tech’ to improve welfare and efficiency on dairy farms
Sainsbury’s has invested in new AI veterinary technology used to measure and enhance positive animal welfare on dairy farms.
Jul 9, 2024
Sainsbury’s rolls out reduced-plastic packaging on fish and chicken lines
Sainsbury’s is rolling out new revamped packaging on its own-brand chicken and fish lines, set to save 694 tonnes of plastic per year.
Jun 12, 2024
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