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Need to know what's going on in the industry?

Each week IGD's Sustainability Analyst Toby Pickard rounds up the biggest and most important  sustainability and environmental news stories affecting the food and grocery industry.  Check back each week for the latest updates!

Click on the links to read each article: 

WRAP, 4th March 2010

Courtauld Commitment 2 targets and signatories unveiled

The targets that form the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment [1] have been announced...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Packaging & Waste

 

Marks & Spencer, 2nd March 2010

Marks & Spencer and ConstructionSkills launch new sustainability course for construction personnel

New course to become a requirement for all M&S construction contractors...

Related Items on IGD.com:
- Marks & Spencer's CSR reports

The Co-operative, 1st March 2010

The Co-operative to create an army of urban beekeepers

As part of its on-going Plan Bee campaign, The Co-operative has announced a further £225,000 to fund bee research...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
The Co-operative's CSR reports

Marks & Spencer, 1st March 2010

Marks & Spencer launches programme to be World's most sustainable retailer by 2015

Marks & Spencer announces 80 major new commitments under M&S’ eco and ethical plan, Plan A...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Marks & Spencer's CSR reports

 

Marks & Spencer, 1st March 2010

Marks & Spencer's Plan A – becoming the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015

Summary of new commitments...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Marks & Spencer's CSR reports

Waitrose, 25th February 2010

First Fairtrade fizz: Waitrose stock Ubuntu Cola

Waitrose is proud to be the first supermarket to stock Ubuntu Cola...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
Fairtrade Foundation factsheet

Morrisons, 24th February 2010

Morrisons supports Fairtrade Fortnight

Morrisons recognises the importance and benefits of selling Fairtrade and as such has expanded the range of Fairtrade products available in its stores...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Fairtrade Foundation factsheet

 

Tesco, 22nd February 2010

Tesco first supermarket to launch Fairtrade cotton knitwear and doubles range of Fairtrade cotton school uniforms

Tesco is aiming to become the number one in volume for Fairtrade cotton clothing...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Fairtrade Foundation factsheet

The Co-operative Group, 18th February 2010

The Co-operative 'teas' up for biggest ever fairtrade fortnight

The Co-operative Group is gearing up for its biggest ever Fairtrade Fortnight following its acquisition of the Somerfield supermarket chain last year, which could boost Fairtrade sales by some £40m per annum...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Fairtrade Foundation factsheet

Sainsbury's, 15th February 2010

Sainsbury’s recognised as the world’s largest Fairtrade retailer

Almost one in every four pounds spent on Fairtrade in the UK is spent at a Sainsbury's store...

Related Items on IGD.com:  
- Fairtrade Foundation factsheet

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