AUSTRALIA: Solar plants for supermarket giant
Coles will purchase more than 70% of electricity generated by photovoltaic plants, equating to 10% of their electricity usage.
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Coca-Cola tackles the packaging problem
Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ have announced a major increase in the use of recycled plastic.
New World PODs could help save millions of dollars
New World PODs are four reusable, and 100% recyclable containers that can be vacuum-sealed to help Kiwis store leftovers.
Single-use plastic bags to be phased out at all retailers
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has announced the phasing out will commence over the next year.
Nestlé to use cage-free eggs
Nestlé has announced its commitment to eliminating the use of caged eggs from its worldwide supply chain by 2025.
Countdown’s 20 new sustainability targets
Countdown has released its third Corporate Responsibility Report and signalled an ambitious new sustainability focus.
FMCG industry raises over $17,000 for the Lung Foundation New Zealand
Baden Ngan Kee participated in the John West 12km Traverse and a presentation afterwards to hand over the funds raised.
Four Square Ellerslie named Foodstuffs NI’s Store of the Year
A small Four Square store has pipped its bigger brand brothers to win the award.
NZ bans microbeads
Cosmetic products containing tiny plastic particles known as microbeads will be banned in New Zealand by May 2018.
Celebrate Fairtrade
Fairtrade Fortnight is celebrated again in August and this year it’s all about showing your love for the Fairtrade Mark.
Family business finds fresh fish for New World
Head of Seafood at Foodstuffs, David Jose, says it’s hugely satisfying to support small operators and sell fresh, locally caught fish to customers.
Australian supermarkets ban plastic bags
Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced plans to ban single-use plastic bags throughout its Australian stores.