Day: 30 August 2025

Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS®

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, continues to make progress in recyclable pet food packaging with the launch of a new mono material pouch for its WHISKAS® brand in the UK and Germany. The new WHISKAS® pouches are designed to be recyclable, compatible with current or emerging recycling infrastructure. The switch to recyclable material has reduced the carbon footprint of the packaging by 46%. The innovative packaging moves away from traditional multi-material pouches which are difficult for consumers to recycle due to inseparable plastic and…

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Co-op pledges to stand firm on climate, opportunity and community as others scale back

Stuart Mitchell

As political and public debate grows around the need to rebuild social cohesion and restore fairness in the UK’s most deprived communities, Co-op has announced a new strategy to deliver social value across every part of its business. The move, informed by its 6.5 million members, reaffirms Co-op’s commitment to speaking up and speaking out on the issues that matter most to its members and communities – from climate change and sustainability to social mobility and diversity and inclusion. At a time when powerful voices are encouraging business to scale…

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RWE and North Star sign long-term agreements for next-generation service operation vessels to maintain RWE’s growing offshore wind fleet

Stuart Mitchell

RWE has entered into a long-term partnership with North Star, the UK’s largest shipowner-operator, backed by global private markets firm Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients. The companies have agreed that RWE will charter two next-generation service operation vessels (SOVs), the Grampian Eagle and the Grampian Kestrel, from North Star – both capable of using alternative low-emission fuels. Full marine services will be delivered by North Star as part of the charters. RWE and North Star have also signed reservation agreements for two newbuild vessels delivered by the…

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Driving Innovation, Link and Pernod Ricard GTR Extend Partnership with New Contract and Technology Solution

Stuart Mitchell

Link is proud to announce the extension of its long-standing strategic partnership with Pernod Ricard GTR with the establishment of a new, extended global contract. Building on 6-years of successful collaboration, this expanded agreement introduces new product categories and cutting-edge technology, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Link will continue supplying high-quality GWP and packaging to Pernod Ricard’s Travel Retail business across EMEA, IMEA, APAC, and the Americas. To support this expansion, Link has appointed a dedicated and talented team in IMEA, APAC, and the Americas, enhancing…

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Unity Trust Bank partners with Birmingham County FA to support sustainability initiatives within local grassroots football

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank has partnered with the Birmingham County Football Association (BCFA) to support local sustainability initiatives.   Unity is sponsoring the BCFA’s ‘Green Innovation Fund’, which supports the sustainability efforts of local grassroots football clubs through green project funding.   BCFA affiliated clubs can apply to receive up to £500 to support their environmental initiatives.  More than 150 grassroots organisations have already benefited from the fund since its inception in season 22-23.   As part of its sponsorship, Unity will contribute £12,500 to the £16,000 fund. It will also join the BCFA…

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