Sustainability
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Shoprite doubles solar capacity, aims to power 25% of operations with renewable energy in five years
SOUTH AFRICA – Africa’s leading retailer, Shoprite Group has added 22 new solar PV (photovoltaic) sites between February and September 2021, more than doubling its…
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Mars bolsters net-zero pledge with new commitment to make chocolate bars carbon neutral by 2023
UK – American multinational manufacturer of confectionery and pet food, Mars has pledged to make its chocolate bars sold in the U.K., Ireland, and Canada…
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Woolworths to foster next level online grocery deliveries, trials use of electric vehicles
SOUTH AFRICA – South African grocery retailer Woolworths has embarked on a trial phase for use of electric panel vans as part of its online…
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Ireland invests in dairy research to steer industry towards sustainable growth
IRELAND – Ireland is investing €14m ($16.3m) in a dairy research program aimed at driving future industry growth and sustainability through advances in processing and…
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Bezos Earth Fund pledges US$2B to strengthen food systems, curb food waste
UK – The Bezos Earth Fund has pledged to offer a cash injection of US$2 billion toward landscape restoration and improving food systems. The pledge…