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Ocado Reveal Lowest Food Waste Figures in Industry
Ocado, the online supermarket, has revealed their food waste figures, which are the lowest within their industry. They published their food waste figures, which stand at only 0.02 per cent, equivalent to 1 in 6,000 food items. Suzanne Westlake, Head of Corporate Responsibility said: “Our business model is built around efficiency and low waste. By…
Read MoreOatly Expand Due to Consumer Demand
At the beginning of January, Oatly announced that they were going to expand their production facilities due to the unexpected consumer demand. The oat drinks are made from GMO-free Swedish oats and are a vegan alternative to milk. Oatly have also pledged to be “totally transparent” with the way that they manufacture their products, in…
Read MoreOne in five Brits expected to ditch dairy in 2018
New research from Blue Diamond Almonds has found that one in five adults in the UK plan to try a dairy free or vegan diet in 2018, with over a quarter of millennials taking on the change in their diets. Veganism has soared by 360 per cent in the last decade and dairy will continue…
Read MoreCruelty-free cosmetics market to grow rapidly
A new report has found that there is a lot of room for growth in the market for cruelty-free cosmetics. The report, by Market Research Future, predicts a 6.1 per cent growth in the next six years: “High focus on Research and Development has led to innovations in the product line and use of natural…
Read MoreAldi cleaning products go cruelty-free
Aldi has certified its own-brand range of products as cruelty-free. The bargain supermarket chain has met the criteria set by Cruelty Free International meaning that their own-brand Aldi products are not tested on animals. The products will feature the Leaping Bunny Logo which is the only globally recognised symbol for certifying cosmetics and household products.…
Read MoreIce cream giant brings vegan ice cream to UK
Ice cream giant Ben and Jerry’s have announced that their non-dairy (vegan) ice cream range is to be released in the United Kingdom. The company currently sell seven flavours of their non-dairy ice cream across the Atlantic, including Chocolate Fudge Brownie and P.B & Cookies, but they are yet to confirm how many flavours are…
Read MoreDairy-alternative cheese to hit $3.5 billion by 2023
According to a new report, the dairy-alternative cheese industry is set to be worth a massive $3.5 billion by 2023. The report from Market Research Future (MRF) highlights various reasons for the continued growth in the dairy-alternative cheese market, such as globalisation and “changing consumption pattern,” in addition to an increased awareness about lactose intolerant…
Read MoreMerseyside vegan restaurant to open
A new vegan restaurant is opening this Autumn in Merseyside. The new plant-based diner is looking to capitalise on the “massive appetite” for vegan products in the area as the vegan community of Merseyside grows. Ann-Marie Owens is the founder of the business, called Phoenix, and also owns vintage boutique Phoenix Apparel. She looked at…
Read MoreHorsemeat scandal
It is thought that a batch of meat labelled as ‘pure beef’ may in fact have contained horsemeat. The product was found to have three horse ID microchips, raising accusations that it actually contained a significant amount of horsemeat, despite being labelled as beef. Andronicos Sideras, a London businessman, has been accused in court of…
Read MoreCampbell’s buys plant-based brand for $700 million
Campbell’s Soup announced the decision to acquire Pacific Foods which produce plant-based milk products last week. The $700 million deal is intended to help Campbell’s tap into consumers who are looking for organic and plant-based options. Pacific Foods was founded three decades ago and has delivered on sustainable growth over recent years. Sales hit around…
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