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Lidl GB launches independent bottle return scheme trial   Lidl becomes the first supermarket to pilot its own #bottlereturnscheme across an entire city, offering customers unlimited cash rewards. The move comes after Scottish Government delayed the introduction of its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and will ensure that shoppers can still recycle their bottles and cans in store. With no deposit placed on the product’s retail price, customers will receive a 5p reward for each eligible item returned – which they can redeem against their shop or donate to charity. The pilot is being rolled out to all 21 of the discounter’s Glasgow stores, and is expected to recycle 10.5 tonnes of plastic and aluminium material every month. The Lidl Return Scheme is running for a trial period in participating Glasgow stores from 8th February 2024 until 11th August 2024.   Richard Bourns, Chief Commercial Officer at Lidl GB: “We’re on a mission to eliminate all unnecessary waste, and with over 95% of our own-brand packaging now recyclable, reusable, or refillable we’ve been making great progress. We know that Lidl shoppers share this passion, and we hope that utilising this infrastructure, which might otherwise have been left dormant, will help to make recycling their cans and bottles even more convenient for them. With our extra incentive thrown in, and no cap on the number of items that can be recycled, it’s a win-win for all.”   #collection #returnscheme #circulareconomy   Photo: Lidl UK https://lnkd.in/g6aXy8qy

I thought I would share some of the great bespoke work the team has done for Woolworths Group, which looks at quantifying the economic and social impacts of Woolworths' strategic initiatives in FY23. The brief was to develop a framework that highlighted total benefits not by revenue or profit, but by value to society. Unsurprisingly, we found that diverted food waste yielded the greatest impact, with $436 million in societal benefits being derived from improved food security and connection to social services. This includes things like donating perishable goods that would have been thrown away to charities that prepare meals for disadvantaged groups. Overall, we found that Woolworths delivered over $500 million in net benefit to society in FY23. We also evaluated the societal benefit of other strategic initiatives, including the impact of avoided emissions and landfill costs and the impacts of reducing sugar and salt content in foods. An extremely interesting project to say the least and I'm looking forward to doing more analysis like this with Andrew, Raúl and Angus in the future. More detail of the analysis can be seen in the Woolworths Group 2023 Sustainability Report. Oxford Economics Australia #sustainability #economics #strategicpartnerships #corporatesocialresponsibility #healthandwellness

As Ahold Delhaize launches its new Growing Together strategy today, we are also proud to share that we are entering a partnership with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN). GFN is an international non-profit organization dedicated to hunger relief and reducing food loss and waste. Starting in July 2024, Ahold Delhaize will support GFN's mission by contributing financial resources and expertise to enhance the capacity, technical assistance, and innovation of community-led food banks in the nine countries where our brands operate. Partnering with GFN allows Ahold Delhaize to further strengthen and build on the quality of the local brands' community initiatives with local food banks. This partnership underscores our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Read more about our new partnership with GFN here: https://lnkd.in/e5CydNnj #AholdDelhaize #GFN #foodbanks #partnership #GrowingTogether 

It’s a great honor to share that McDonald's published our annual Purpose & Impact Report, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and shared accountability for our people, planet, food, and community goals. There’s plenty to be proud of in the pages of this Report, but here are a few of my favorite highlights: 🌍 We’re making progress toward our commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 🧸 We’re continuing to reduce virgin plastic in Happy Meal Toys around the globe and transition to more sustainable materials 🏢 Alongside our Franchisees, we have worked to reduce barriers to employment for 2.2 million young people, reaching our goal two years early ⬆️ The “Round-Up for RMHC” program raised $53 million in 2023 As we look to the future, I'm excited about what lies ahead. The challenges our world faces are significant, but so is our determination to be a force for good. We're not just adapting to change – we're helping to drive it, with a clear vision of a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. You can check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gnM8tV9b

Donating surplus food can lead to an increase in profits of 9% No, the headline is not a typo. According to Northeastern business professor John Lowrey donating surplus food can significantly benefit your business. Here's how: Brand Perception: Retailers like Kroger find that food donations improve brand image, aligning with quality and community support. Cost Savings: Partnering with organizations that distribute surplus food cuts waste management costs. Customer Loyalty: Contributions to food pantries attract customers who value social responsibility, enhancing loyalty and word-of-mouth. Environmental Impact: Reducing food waste through donations lowers your business's environmental footprint, aligning with sustainability goals. Increased Profits: Lowrey found that donating surplus food can result in a 9% increase in profits compared to not making donations. Join the EETZ Rescue movement and see how your surplus food can increase your profits! #FoodRescue #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #FoodDonation #CommunityImpact #EETZRescue

In a cultural tapestry that weaves together tradition and modernity, Pride of Cows, the Single Origin Milk brand of Parag Milk Foods, has made a significant donation of premium ghee to The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailreports #retailtechcase #retailtrends #retailbusiness

👏 CH Media Benjamin Weinmann and Mette Lykke for this long interview on Too Good To Go in CH: really interesting and inspiring 😍 ! Mette Lykke To the question: "doesn't your application simply displace the problem of waste?". You answer: "Of course, we've asked ourselves this question before and commissioned a university to analyze and answer it. The study concludes that less than 10% of the contents of Too-Good-To-Go baskets end up in the garbage can." Can we have the results of this study carried out by Too Good To Go? Like HopHopFood, many players from the social economy fighting against food waste and food insecurity would like to read it, please. To the question: "The fact is, you make a profit by selling these unsold products. You can simply donate them to charities that would distribute them to people in need." You answer: "Most of our partners only have the equivalent of two or three extra meals at the end of the day. From a purely logistical point of view, it wouldn't make sense to cross the whole of Switzerland to collect goods from 7,500 stores. Charitable organizations are therefore not an option in most cases, as the quantities involved are too small. This statement is undoubtedly true in Switzerland, but not in France, where, as you know, HopHopFood has developed a digital click&collect food aid service of free baskets reserved for people in need, making the journalist's question entirely relevant. What's your take on it? How could Too Good To Go France help HopHopFood develop its social and solidarity impact in France? 🙏 https://lnkd.in/eTT3xArb guillaume gomez Anne Rubinstein Johanna Bouheret Erwan de Gavelle, PhD Maïwenn L'Hoir Niko Muttilainen Lauranne Poulain Meleyne RABOT 🛒♻️ Laurent Bacot Jean Moreau Amélie Dumont Ilhana CHIKH 🍋 Michel Montagu Martin Riehl Chloé Cohen Géraldine Colombé Marie Mourad Dominique BRECHON 🐧 Yann Auger Anne Tison Valerie de Margerie Camille Arbib Guillaume Garot Patrick Klein Antonella Noya NTV Média Eric Fauguet

Great chat with Ronan Berry on Midlands 103 #saturdaylive program this morning. We talked about supermarket tactics like vouchers and loyalty schemes, how they get us to feel a little bit giddy, spending more money than we needed to and still feeling good about it! I shared a story about collecting for the Tullamore Lions Club annual Christmas food appeal. I was outside Dunnes, second Saturday in December and folks were being very generous with their donations and we were expressing our gratitude. Several times we heard comments like "....ah sure Dunnes Stores paid for it!!" Aldi are the only big-5 retail chain in Ireland without a loyalty scheme or voucher program, and their market share has been stagnant for several years. It's not the only factor of course, but if you're dependent on an EDLP (every day low price) strategy then your shoppers need to REALLY feel it in this highly evolved and competitive market. 💡 If you thought this was useful make sure to connect and follow #supermarketmalachy ✅ I help my clients achieve profitable growth through #strategy and #negotiationskills #training Dunnes Stores Aldi Ireland Lidl Ireland SuperValu Tesco Ireland International Private Label Consult (IPLC) The Uspire Group #fmcg #privatelabel #strategyconsulting

Managing surplus produce is crucial to reduce food waste, support those in need, and promote environmental sustainability. By redistributing excess food, organisations like FareShare ensure that fresh produce reaches people who need it, rather than ending up in landfills. This not only helps combat hunger but also minimises the environmental impact of wasted food.

A recent study reveals a win-win scenario for grocery stores: donating their near-expiring food can increase profits. This counterintuitive finding suggests that such donations can reduce waste management costs and enhance the store’s brand image, potentially attracting more customers who value corporate social responsibility. 🛒🌍 The research indicates that by donating rather than discarding, stores contribute to community welfare and improve their bottom line. Instead of discounting it, stores that donated food may have made better use of the limited room to display fresher inventory. What implications could this have for the grocery industry? Could this model inspire more businesses to adopt similar practices? https://lnkd.in/gG88M7Kh #Sustainability #FoodWaste #CorporateResponsibility #GroceryRetail #FoodTrends