All Decarbonisation, energy & utilities articles
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NewsPepsiCo Foundation and EIT Food back young European farmers
PepsiCo Foundation-backed initiative will support 900 young farmers across Europe with resilience, agritech and business training in 2026.
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NewsAberystwyth University scientists develop seaweed-based plastic food packaging alternative
Aberystwyth University scientists develop biodegradable seaweed food wrapping as manufacturers seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastic packaging.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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NewsMars invests £190m in AI-driven Slough chocolate factory transformation
The manufacturer will modernise its Slough chocolate factory with AI, robotics and digital manufacturing technology under a £190 million investment programme.
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NewsM&S launches £340m automated food distribution hub in Northamptonshire
The retailer’s largest-ever supply chain investment will use automation technology to support growth, improve availability and create 1,000 jobs.
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NewsGenomic AI framework breakthrough boosts wheat yield prediction accuracy by 82 percent
Hi4GS genomic framework improves wheat yield prediction by 82 percent, helping breeders accelerate development of higher-yielding crop varieties worldwide.
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NewsTCLP and WRAP target supply chain food waste with updated clause for businesses
The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP launch updated contractual clause helping food businesses cut waste, emissions and operational costs across supply chains.
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NewsMeatly raises £10.4m to build Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility
Meatly will use new funding to scale cultivated meat production and accelerate commercial launches in the UK pet food market.
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NewsPepsiCo launches 2026 Greenhouse Program ‘IMPACT Edition’ in Asia Pacific
PepsiCo has launched the 2026 Greenhouse Program IMPACT Edition in Asia Pacific, shifting from pilot testing to full-scale deployment of proven sustainability technologies across its supply chain, as it accelerates efforts in emissions reduction, regenerative agriculture and circular economy systems.
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NewsPepsiCo leads renewable power pact with suppliers to decarbonise across Europe
PepsiCo and supply chain partners sign 10-year wind power agreement in Spain to cut emissions and expand renewable electricity use.
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NewsMars backs Lithuanian wind farm to expand renewable energy supply
Mars signs long-term wind power agreement in Lithuania to support manufacturing operations, supply chain decarbonisation and wider renewable energy expansion.
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News98 percent of meat and dairy companies’ climate pledges branded ‘greenwashing’
New research finds most environmental claims from major meat and dairy firms rely on vague targets, raising concerns over transparency.
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NewsDiageo opens $415m Alabama plant to expand Southern US production
New Montgomery manufacturing facility strengthens Diageo’s Southern US supply network while boosting production capacity, sustainability performance and regional economic growth.
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NewsGlobal supermarkets still failing on methane action, report finds
Major global retailers remain far behind on methane reduction and disclosure despite livestock emissions dominating food supply chains.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food security as fertiliser and energy prices surge
New research links US–Israel–Iran war disruption in Strait of Hormuz to rising fertiliser costs, food inflation and worsening global food insecurity.
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NewsLiverpool FC becomes first football club with global food sustainability certification
Liverpool FC secures Food Made Good Standard certification, recognising sustainable sourcing, waste reduction and community initiatives across its food operations.
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NewsLidl GB joins UN Global Compact initiative to strengthen sustainability efforts
Lidl GB becomes first UK discounter to join the UN Global Compact, aligning strategy with global sustainability principles.
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NewsMars and ofi expand regenerative cocoa farming partnership in Ecuador
The five-year collaboration will support 960 farmers adopting regenerative practices in Ecuador, aiming to cut cocoa emissions and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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NewsTetra Pak and Lund University launch Biotech Heights innovation hub
Tetra Pak and Lund University launch Biotech Heights, a hub for food and material biotechnology, enabling start-ups and researchers to collaborate on sustainable solutions.
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NewsMars Canada boosts production capacity and cuts energy use with $180m investment
Mars Canada completes $180m investment across four Ontario facilities, delivering capacity gains, energy reductions and modernised manufacturing operations.