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Metcash

Metcash Unveils $300M State-of-the-Art Distribution Hub in Victoria

Metcash, the supplier to IGA, has launched a state-of-the-art $300 million distribution centre (DC) in Truganina, setting a new benchmark for logistics in Australia. This vast 115,000-square-metre facility is a game-changer for independent retailers, significantly expanding the range of food and liquor products available to customers. According to Metcash, the centre is the largest single-level […]

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Coles

Shareholders Criticise Coles on Environmental Failures

At Coles’ recent annual general meeting, shareholders expressed deep dissatisfaction with the supermarket’s handling of key environmental issues, particularly the contentious practice of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. Concern centred on the plight of the endangered Maugean skate fish, which has been severely affected by farming practices in the harbour, home to a dwindling

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Woolworths Urged To Halt Macquarie Harbour Salmon Sourcing

Woolworths is under pressure from activist shareholders to stop sourcing farmed salmon from Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, the only known habitat of the endangered Maugean skate. The Maugean skate, a rare species of ray, faces severe threats due to salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, which produces nearly 9,500 tonnes of salmon annually. A federal environment report

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Woolworths Introduces Priority Parking for Electric Vehicles

Woolworths is introducing a customer-centric initiative in New Zealand, offering priority parking for select customers based on the eco-friendliness of their vehicles. This new initiative is a boon for shoppers with low-emission vehicles, such as electric and hybrid cars, as it allows them to park closer to the store, saving time and effort. Woolworths is

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Revolutionising Recycling: Woolworths Paves the Way with Clear Milk Caps

In a resounding display of environmental stewardship, one of Australia’s largest supermarket chains has initiated a transformative shift within the dairy aisle that could potentially set a precedent for the entire industry. Woolworths, an iconic name in the nation’s grocery landscape, took a decisive step towards sustainability in 2023 by bidding adieu to coloured milk

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Fossil Fuels

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Cuts Funding to Fossil Fuels

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the country’s largest bank, has pledged to reduce its financing of fossil fuel projects, a significant move towards the energy transition of the economy. This announcement was part of the bank’s newly updated climate policy, which was mostly praised by climate advocacy groups. CBA has stated that it will

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Goterra

Woolworths and Goterra Team Up to Fight Food Waste with Insects

Woolworths has joined forces with Goterra, a startup focused on sustainability, to address food waste from its stores through the use of insects. Goterra’s new facility, soon to be opened in Wetherill Park, Sydney, will employ Black Soldier Fly larvae to decompose food waste on location, transforming it into organic fertilizer. The insects will be

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