Tesco has extended the choice of produce offered by its recently launched ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ range, while also relaxing standards to save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop going to waste.

London caterers Vacherin used over 3,200kg of fruit and vegetables that would otherwise have been rejected because of cosmetic standards.

The Marine Conservation Society has called for the introduction of a deposit-return system for all ‘single-use drinks containers’ after a record amount of litter was found on beaches last year.

Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a £56-million operational investment plan for operations in Great Britain, following the results of a white paper from Cranfield University looking at sustainable food manufacture.

Starbucks has announced that it will trial a 50-pence discount for customers that bring their own reusable cups to stores, after the government announced that it has no plans to introduce a disposable cup levy.

Italy is close to following France in introducing a law supporting food waste distribution from supermarkets after strong support in the country’s Chamber of Deputies.

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an enquiry on the environmental impact of microplastics by calling for written evidence on the subject.

Young people think it’s less acceptable to litter plastic and glass bottles than cans, according to an investigation carried out by Coca-Cola Enterprises and Keep Britain Tidy.

The next stage of WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment will challenge the UK food and drinks industry to reduce its resource intensity by 20 per cent in 10 years, saving an estimated £20 billion.

Tesco has announced that it is to introduce a nationwide initiative intended to dramatically reduce the amount of its food that goes to waste.