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How a ban on solar power projects on British farmland could affect sustainable food production
24 October 2022 SustainableThe new environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, is opposed to solar panels being placed on agricultural land in an effort to boost domestic food production -
How soups and ready meals offer a sustainable meal solution
06 October 2022 SustainableFrom a sustainable meal solution to a taste of indulgence, today’s ready meal market is serving up just what today’s shopper wants -
Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature
04 October 2022 BrexitWildlife and farming groups have criticised the proposed move away from Environmental Land Management Schemes (Elms) as a huge step backwards for food security and the environment -
How can indies champion organic off the back of Organic September?
29 September 2022 SustainableWith the Organic September campaign drawing to a close for 2022, we explore how fine food retailers can sell more nature-friendly produce -
What can our industry expect from King Charles III?
20 September 2022 SustainableAs we say goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen after 70 years on the throne, Speciality Food asks, what’s next for the food industry under Charles III? -
The role of environment in fine food
02 September 2022 SustainableBoosting our sector’s sustainability credentials is dependent on education across the board, finds Ellen Manning -
Campaigners call on the government for stronger action on single-use plastics
26 August 2022 SustainableWith two candidates still vying for the top job at Number 10, environmental campaigners are challenging them to take a stand on plastics -
How fine food retail can benefit from the adoption of more sustainable diets
24 August 2022 SustainableWith calls for a reduction in meat consumption to meet sustainability targets, we explore how indie retailers can use this to their advantage and champion a ‘less but better’ approach -
How beef and lamb could become the backbone of regenerative farming in the UK
07 July 2022 SustainableA new report from the Sustainable Food Trust suggests that beef and lamb can still form part of a sustainable diet as we move towards more regenerative farming -
How a cut to biofuel production could help to ease the cost-of-living crisis
01 July 2022 SustainableBoris Johnson has proposed a temporary pause on biofuel production to grow more food for human consumption in an effort to drive down food inflation at the G7 conference. Will it help retailers to provide British food at a more affordable price? -
New report roadmaps future where champions of ‘local’ can thrive
09 June 2022 SustainableA new report from EAT could help to mitigate climate disaster and ensure food security across the globe
Research has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits have ditched environmentally friendly products due to the cost-of-living crisis. We explore how indies can hold onto sustainability sales
