Priced at a modest £8.99 a bottle, the new addition hits shelves as retro-themed drinks continue to be at the forefront of this year’s trends.
It's available in stores from 11th September as part of the supermarket’s new award-winning Autumn Winter range.
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Sainsbury’s has also recently completed the roll out of its clear caps across all own-brand milk bottles to improve packaging recyclability.
Sainsbury’s will be swapping use-by dates for best-before dates across its own-brand milk range, making it the biggest UK retailer to make this change.
The move will affect 44 products in total, including all fresh and organic milk sold across England, Scotland, and Wales, and will apply to over 730 million pints of milk sold by Sainsbury’s annually.
Research from WRAP has shown milk is the third most wasted food in the UK, with over 490 million pints thrown away annually, often merely because the milk passed its use-by date.
Sainsbury’s switch to best-before dates aims to prevent customers from pouring away pints that are still safe to consume, giving them more time to use up their milk at home. The new labelling will start to roll out in the new year, with the change set to be complete by the end of February 2024.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), use-by dates are linked to food safety, whereas best-before dates relate to food quality. Food with a use-by date applied should never be consumed past this date (unless frozen on or before that date), whereas foods with a best-before date can be eaten beyond that date.
Sainsbury’s will be encouraging customers to follow the FSA’s guidance which recommends using sensory cues to see if milk with a best before date label has gone bad, for example, by sniffing the product.
Ruth Cranston, who is the Director of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability at Sainsbury’s, said: “Around a third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted3.Combatting food waste is one of our top priorities and we are continuously innovating to tackle this issue, all the way from farms and suppliers, right to our customers’ homes.
"By switching to best-before dates on our milk we are empowering customers to make their own decisions on whether their food is good to eat, helping to prevent them from disposing of food too early.”
Catherine David, Director of Behaviour Change & Business Programmes at WRAP, said: “We're obviously delighted to see this change from Sainsbury’s, which will help reduce food waste in our homes. Wasting food feeds climate change and costs money, with the average family spending over £730 year on good food which ends up in the bin. Our research shows applying the appropriate date label to products can help reduce the amount of good food that is thrown away.
“Applying a ‘best before’ date to milk instead of a ‘use by’ date means people will be able to use their judgement to eat or consume beyond that date, allowing longer to use what they buy. Check out the Love Food Hate Waste for tips on how to maximise the life span of food. For example ensuring the fridge is below 5C, to keep food fresher for longer.”
Last month, Sainsbury’s completed the roll out of its new milk caps, meaning that all own-brand skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk is now sold with a clear cap, as opposed to a coloured cap, to improve the recyclability of the plastic.
Sainsbury’s is working hard to support its customers in reducing their household food waste, as part of The Courtauld Commitment 2030. Switching to best-before dates on milk is another example of Sainsbury’s bringing this commitment to life and follows its decision to move from use-by dates to best-before dates on its own-brand yoghurts last year, as well as removing best-before dates entirely from over 1,500 products including fresh produce lines like pineapples, pumpkins, and apples.
The call to action came as he unveiled the rapid expansion of one of Tesco’s key agricultural innovation initiatives, the largest commercial field trial of low-carbon fertilisers in the UK.
Speaking at the Reuters IMPACT event in London, Murphy said green innovation in the food industry could be transformational in helping to cut costs and carbon, protect food security and stimulate green growth. But he warned levels of investment in the UK remain well below the OECD average* and that Government and industry must work together to enable and unlock large-scale innovation.
Committing to leaving no stone unturned in its championing and scaling of cutting-edge innovation, Murphy announced that Tesco will expand its trial of low-carbon, mostly domestically produced fertilisers, partnering with its suppliers to drive a tenfold increase in the number of hectares being cultivated by low-carbon alternatives for the 2024 growing season. It has committed to share the findings so other businesses can also learn and benefit.
With conventional fertiliser costs rising by as much as 140% last year, and the closure of the UK’s last remaining fertiliser plant, low-carbon fertilisers could be a cost effective and less volatile alternative for farmers struggling with shortages caused by the war in Ukraine.
During the first year of the trial, 1,300 hectares of land were cultivated using eight different low-carbon fertilisers, six of which being manufactured in the UK from material including food waste, chicken litter, fire extinguisher waste and algae, producing 70,000 tonnes of produce such as lettuces, carrots and potatoes for Tesco customers. Initial results found they were just as effective as conventional fertilisers and cut emissions by up to 50%.
Now Tesco plans to increase the trial to 13,000 hectares next year, paving the way for widespread take-up of low-carbon alternatives. As well as its main vegetable suppliers, Tesco also plans to roll out the initiative to more of its Sustainable Farming Groups, many of whom manage pasture and forage-based systems for rearing livestock.
Ken Murphy said: “As we work to protect customers and suppliers from rising costs today, we must also do all we can to safeguard the shopping basket from shocks tomorrow. That means building a more resilient, sustainable and productive food system. One that guarantees customers a long-term supply of quality, affordable food as well as improving the economy and world they live in.
“Innovations like low-carbon fertiliser are part of the solution. As the early results show, they have huge potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions, enhance soil health and water quality, as well as providing greater cost certainty for farmers and create industry here in the UK – which is why I am so pleased with our plans to scale up usage next year. But to realise the full benefits, we need to see action beyond our supply chain, too.
“We’ll only get there through cross-industry and cross-party collaboration. We all need to drive towards the same goal, and be better at sharing learnings and resources on the way. The food industry is willing to invest, but needs more stability and confidence when it comes to future policy. That is why it’s critical that all parties, regardless of political creed, stand by their Net Zero commitments and timelines.”
The initiative will contribute to Tesco’s wider commitment as part of WWF's Retailers' Commitment for Nature to halve the environmental impact of the average shopping basket by 2030 and also inform Tesco’s approach to reducing on farm emissions as part of its wider commitment to reach net zero across its supply chain by 2050.
The 3,000sq ft new store has created 14 new jobs in full and part-time roles and offers customers a carefully tailored mix of Morrisons own brand products and branded favourites.
As a fifth generation East Cambridgeshire business, Fresh & Proper is also keen to establish relationships with local suppliers to champion local produce and source those items directly.
The ‘Together with Morrisons’ proposition is designed for independent store owners with established local brands and larger stores. The first “Together with Morrisons” store opened in May 2022, in partnership with Warner’s and earlier this year Jempsons opened too.
Paul Dobson, Sales Director, Morrisons' Franchise & Wholesale Supply, said: "We’re really delighted to be partnering with Fresh & Proper to open another 'Together with Morrisons' store. We've worked closely with their team to ensure the Fordham community is getting a fantastic store with a mix of Morrisons own brand products and branded favourites and we look forward to adding local produce from local suppliers in due course."
Joshua James, who is the MD of Fresh & Proper, said: “We’re proud and honoured to be partnering with Morrisons and opening our ‘Together with Morrisons’ stores in Fordham.
"Our family's been running businesses in this area for in excess of 200 years, including my father Jonathan’s first ever store and a farm shop located on my grandfather’s farm just three miles down the road from our new store. We’re obviously really excited to continue serving the local community and offering our customers access to a wide breadth of products.”
In addition to the ‘Together with Morrisons’ model, the number of independent retailers opening up ‘Morrisons Daily’ stores continues to grow thanks to the strength of the Morrisons brand as well as retailer focussed benefits such as no delivery fees or charges.
Any independent retailers who would like to become a Morrisons franchise or wish to hear more about Morrisons Wholesale should contact convenience@morrisonsplc.co.uk.
A tragic incident occurred last week when a 14-year-old boy from Massachusetts died only hours after eating an excessive amount of one of the world's spiciest tortilla chips as part of the so-called One Chip challenge on TikTok.
The One Chip Challenge is just one of the several dangerous TikTok trends that has led to tragedies, raising concerns about children's safety on the app and emphasizing the need for parental supervision.
Sarah McConomy, COO of SellCell said: “The pressure to fit in and be popular on social media can cloud young people's judgment, making them ignore the possible consequences of harmful trends on TikTok.
“The recent One Chip challenge tragedy shows how dangerous TikTok trends have become and serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to be vigilant with monitoring what kids are accessing on social media.
“With young people spending more time on their phones than ever, their exposure to inappropriate content naturally increases.
“TikTok operates on an algorithm, pushing videos in front of kids without them searching for them, so it’s possible that the kids will stumble upon content that is explicit, dangerous, or otherwise unsuitable for their age.
“Despite efforts to regulate content, not all inappropriate or harmful videos can be filtered out effectively.
“A combination of guidance, education, and monitoring is crucial to ensure children have a safe online experience.”
(Image courtesy of Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay)
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The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has awarded its 2023 National Agricultural Award to Dr Alastair Leake, who is the director of policy at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).
The award recognises his outstanding contribution to British agriculture through his work leading The Allerton Project, a research and demonstration farm in Leicestershire that showcases how commercial farming and high levels of biodiversity can co-exist peacefully.
Dr Leake received the award from Andrew Wraith, Head of Food & Farming at Savills, at a ceremony held at the Royal Windsor Estate, courtesy of His Majesty the King.
The award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant impact on the advancement of agriculture in the UK.
Dr Leake has been at the helm of The Allerton Project for 22 years, overseeing and leading ground-breaking research on the effects of different farming methods on biodiversity. The Allerton farm is one of the DEFRA Sustainable Intensification Demonstration Platforms and has attracted thousands of visitors, including farmers, policymakers, researchers, and students, who have learned from its innovative practices.
The award judges praised Dr. Leake for his tireless efforts to discover and communicate how agricultural production systems can allow for high levels of food production and biodiversity to occur simultaneously.
David Grint, CEO of the Royal Agricultural Society, said “We were delighted to present Alastair with the RASE National Agricultural Award. He has made an extraordinary contribution to British agriculture through his work leading The Allerton Project, which has done so much to pioneer and popularise ways of farming with nature.”
At a when intensive agriculture has too often been associated with environmental degradation, Dr Leake has shown how farming with nature can benefit both farmers and wildlife.
Dr Leake said he was “humbled, honoured and thrilled” to receive the award. “I have been fortunate to have worked alongside some outstanding colleagues through my 30 years of involvement with agricultural and environmental trials."
He commented, “the incredibly generous gift of the Loddington Estate by the Late Lord and Lady Allerton and their vision for the Allerton Project has inspired all of us. Never before has it been so important for us to find ways to grow our food and protect nature and the environment simultaneously.”
Served alongside their All Day Menu, this new menu addition offers a lighter dining option catering for those who are seeking out a quick lunch break, casual midday indulgences, and energising business meals.
After a brief hiatus due to a stunning refurbishment that took place last year, Head Chef Lee Parsons and his dedicated team are obviously delighted and excited to revive this tradition, one that has contributed to Gees' well-deserved reputation as a beloved neighbourhood gem, embraced by both locals and visitors.
"The return of the Express Lunch Menu is an exciting moment for all of us, here at Gees. It's a chance for us to weave together the diverse tastes of the Mediterranean into a concise, simple and delicious dining experience.
It's the kind of lunch you'll want to sneak away from work for, and honestly, we're just excited to share it with you again." says Head Chef Lee.
Like Quod, its sister restaurant also by The Oxford Collection, Gees’ new offering features an enticing two or three-course selection for a set price: two courses for £23.50 or three courses for £27.50.
The re-launch on Monday the 4th of September showcases Gees’ signature Mediterranean style with dishes inspired by the regions of Spain and Italy throughout the year. Expect a celebration of flavours, an homage to the seasons, and a warm invitation to savour something exceptional.
A few opening dishes include…
Figure 1 ‘Artichoke, fig and prosciutto pizzetta'
Figure 2 'Grilled red mullet, new potatoes and romesco'
Figure 3 'Churros with chocolate sauce'
Reservations for the Express Lunch menu are now open and can be booked online or by phone on 01865 553540.
With its rich history and newly enhanced setting, Gees Restaurant & Bar invites everyone to come and enjoy an unforgettable lunchtime experience be it in their Victorian glasshouse or the new ‘Secret Garden’ while the sun lingers!
Crave's tongue-in-cheek approach and fun, playful attitudes have resulted in some cheeky stunts which have proven to be highly effective, including an e-van outside Sainsburys HQ which read; “Dear Sainsbury's, We got sued, please stock us so we can pay our legal fees. Thanks, Love Crave x”
Created and launched by food consultant and former chef Rob Brice, Crave has developed products which are for everyone to enjoy, whether you're vegan, have an allergy or not.
“We are overjoyed to have Sainsbury's on board in our quest to banish blandness! For those with allergies or a preference for a vegan diet, the days of searching for tasty snacks are over.” explains Rob.
CRAVE's journey this year hasn't been boring; to say the very least! A cease and desist order was issued from some big multinationals which led to CRAVE having to re-launch some of its named products.
In truth, it's It been a tumultuous several months, but this new backing from Sainsbury's shows hard work and perseverance pays off and the free-from and vegan market is very much in demand.
PRODUCT: CRAVE Pickled Onion Noughties Sharing Bag
DESCRIPTION: Pickled Onion flavour maize snack. Free from milk and gluten. Suitable for a vegan diet.
PRICE: from £2.00 for an 80g bag.
LISTING: Available in 198 Sainsbury's stores and online from 10th September 2023
PRODUCT: CRAVE Hot & Spicy Hot Dawgs Sharing Bag
DESCRIPTION: Hot & Spicy flavour maize snack. Free from milk and gluten. Suitable for a vegan diet.
PRICE: from £2.00 for an 80g bag.
LISTING: Available in 198 Sainsbury's stores and online from 10th September 2023
Want to join the Crave revolution and become a stockist? Please email hello@cravenomore.co.uk