The emergence of climate-neutral produce in Europe
Europe’s fresh produce market is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the emergence of climate-neutral certified products. This shift is driven by increasing consumer awareness of climate change and the demand for eco-friendly choices. There are a number of companies that are leading the way in Europe, such as the Port International (bananas); Jaguar, The Fresh […]
Westfalia edges towards carbon neutrality
Westfalia Fruit Group has taken another step towards carbon neutrality, achieving the One Carbon World Carbon Neutral International Standard for 15 of its businesses for 2020. The leading multinational supplier of avocados has counted its 2020 footprint with One Carbon World, a carbon footprint verification organization. It is also a recognized resource partner in the UN’s Climate […]
Waitrose will give electric vans a test run for home delivery starting in 2022
While the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is ongoing, British supermarket Waitrose announced it will be the first supermarket in the UK to test-run a set of new electric vehicles for delivery in 2022. The retailer says groceries will be driven to customers in the new fleet that includes “cutting-edge wireless technology” from its […]
Tesco’s new mission: Net zero emissions across chain by 2050
UK supermarket chain Tesco is making a further commitment to world climate sustainability by saying it would reach net zero emissions in its value chain by 2050. The action will include all of the products that are in its stores as well as throughout supply chains, which will meet the goals set out by the […]