Tag Archives: food waste reduction

University of Málaga and Ericsson Showcase Generative AI Projects Designed by Students to Address Real-World Community Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the University of Málaga have held the 2025/2026 Hilda Ericsson Awards within the Lamarr Chair Challenge, an initiative designed to promote female talent in technology and encourage young students to apply Generative AI to practical social … Read the full press release

M&S Expands Sustainable Food Strategy Through Launch of Advanced Vertical Farming Products

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release

Co-op and Eureka! Launch Interactive Play Shop to Teach Children About Sustainability and Everyday Shopping

(IN BRIEF) Co-op and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum have launched a new interactive Co-op Play Shop in Halifax designed to teach children about shopping, sustainability and food choices through role-play and hands-on activities. The installation allows children to experience … Read the full press release

Co-op launches ‘Too Good To Waste’ bakery initiative offering Members 50% off after 6pm

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has rolled out its new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme across stores, giving Members 50% off all loose, in-store bakery items after 6pm each day. Designed to tackle food waste and offer extra value, the initiative applies … Read the full press release

Co-op and Banking Consortium Align £350 Million Funding to Ambitious ESG Targets

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has arranged a £350 million sustainability-linked term loan over five years with HSBC UK, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest, and Rabobank. This facility reflects Co-op’s strong financial performance—including a 35 percent boost in operating profit, a return to … Read the full press release

New SGS Service Empowers Food Operators with Global Food-Waste Certification

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification—a third-party audited program aligned with UN SDG 12.3—to help food service providers cut waste, improve efficiency, and showcase sustainability leadership. The service includes gap assessments, customized onboarding, global audit … Read the full press release

SGS Partners with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to Certify Sustainability in Food Service

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to offer certification and independent audits to food service providers under a framework of seven pillars and 95 criteria that address every step from procurement to disposal. This initiative … Read the full press release

M&S Food and Neighbourly Achieve Milestone with 100 Million Meal Donation to UK Communities

(IN BRIEF) Over the past decade, M&S Food and Neighbourly have donated surplus food equivalent to 100 million meals, supporting over 4.7 million people across the UK through more than 3,000 local charities. With nearly every M&S store actively contributing, … Read the full press release