Sustainability news

Sports fans benefit from green moves

Sports fans benefit from green moves

Iconic sporting events will provide fans with cutting-edge carbon footprint information about food and drink this spring and summer

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JJ shares Planet Plan progress at conference

JJ shares Planet Plan progress at conference

JJ Foodservice investing in switching warehouse vehicles from gas to electric, solar panels in all branches, and CO2 refrigeration

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Hunt’s Food Group hits energy milestone

Hunt’s Food Group hits energy milestone

Hunt’s Food Group's carbon and energy report revealed it has reduced its annual energy consumption by almost 1 million kWh in the past year

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Scottish minister sees net zero challenges first hand

Scottish minister sees net zero challenges first hand

Visit to JW Filshill organised by SWA which has set out plans to reach net zero by 2040, in time for Scotland’s net-zero target of 2045

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Fresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms to boost sustainability

Fresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms to boost sustainability

Fresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms to give foodservice customers access to high quality, locally grown, sustainable produce

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Parfetts invests for greener depots

Parfetts invests for greener depots

To drastically reduce its carbon footprint and generate cost savings that help to drive value, Parfetts is rolling out LED lighting and solar panels at its depots across the UK

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Costco teams up to embrace solar

Costco teams up to embrace solar

Costco has joined forces with Engenera Renewables Group to support its members in combatting soaring energy costs through the adoption of solar power

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Brakes switches on latest renewable energy initiative

Brakes switches on latest renewable energy initiative

Brakes takes the next step to natural energy use across its estate with a solar panel system at its Aylesford depot, after previous installation in Harlow.

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New environmentally friendly fleet for Wrights

New environmentally friendly fleet for Wrights

Food manufacturing specialist Wrights has announced a £1.3m investment in a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles

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DRS delay highlights complexity and need for alignment

DRS delay highlights complexity and need for alignment

Federation of Wholesale Distributors and Scottish Wholesale Association react to the decision to delay the launch of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

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Lomond adds value with sustainability advice

Lomond adds value with sustainability advice

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched its latest product brochure with a clear sustainability message running throughout

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Harlech Foodservice invests to reduce CO2 and save energy

Harlech Foodservice invests to reduce CO2 and save energy

Harlech is on course for significant CO2 and energy cost reductions as it invests in more environmentally friendly systems

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Country Range collaborates to improve carbon footprint

Country Range collaborates to improve carbon footprint

Working with ClimatePartner to identify targets and initiatives is to help the Group and its members operate in a more environmentally sustainable way

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Dunns Food and Drinks to deliver on sustainability drive

Dunns Food and Drinks to deliver on sustainability drive

Scottish wholesaler announces a £1.5m investment in a range of major sustainability measures to support its long-term Net Zero ambitions

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Cashflow support to help drinks producers prepare for DRS

Cashflow support to help drinks producers prepare for DRS

Circularity Scotland has announced £22m of cashflow support measures to help Scotland’s drinks industry prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s deposit return scheme

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