UK Supermarket Chain to Ban the Use of Palm Oil From Its Line of Branded Products
The ban is expected to reduce demand for the harmful ingredient by over 500 tons per year.
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Grocery Store Unveils World's First Plastic-Free Aisle
The masterminds behind the project hope that it will inspire similar initiatives in the UK and other parts of Europe.
Instead of Trashing Groceries During Cooler Malfunction, Store Donates 35,000 Pounds of Food
The homeless shelter that received the donated perishables say that it is the single largest contribution that they have ever received.
New 'Talking Tables' Cafes Are Designed for People Who Want to Talk to Strangers
The Sainsbury's initiative is being tested as a means of combatting loneliness by bringing people together over a cup of tea.
Denmark May Begin Labeling Food According to Its Effect on Climate Change
Though the task may prove difficult for legislators, it could have a dramatic impact on grocery manufacturing, packaging, and shopping.
America's Largest Grocery Store Chain is Saying Goodbye to Single-Use Plastic Bags
The initiative is expected to save 6 billion plastic bags from the landfill every year.
Employee Lets Autistic Teen Stock the Shelves; Video Goes Viral and Strangers Give Him $120K
A young man's kind gesture towards a teen with autism has prompted an outpouring of adoration and support for both of them.
When Woman Can't Afford Her Grocery Bill, She is Stunned When Her Favorite Rapper Picks Up the Tab
It has been a tough couple of years for this Atlanta widow – but when her troubles came to a tee, a humble musician stepped up to help her out.
Brad Paisley Breaks Ground on His Free Grocery Store for the Hungry in Nashville
The country singer and his wife say that they're launching the store as a means of reducing food insecurity in Nashville, Tennessee.
Supermarket Praised for Replacing Plastic Produce Packaging With Banana Leaves
Rather than using wasteful single-use plastic, this supermarket branch has started packaging up their produce with handsome banana leaves.
Though Her Alzheimer's Worsened, Supermarket Still Found Creative Ways to Keep Her on the Team
When one of their employees was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, this supermarket went above and beyond the call of duty to make her feel valued.
When Grocery Store Accidentally Leaves Doors Unlocked, Honest Customer Leaves $5 for Tomatoes
These honest customers are being hailed as prime examples of Canadian kindness after a supermarket inadvertently left their doors unlocked.
When Cash Registers Fail, Supermarket Happily Lets Shoppers Walk Out With Free Groceries
Instead of making their customers wait for the registers to come back online, this supermarket simply bagged up their groceries and sent them on their way.
After Cheerful Young Walmart Cashier Pays for Stranger's $110 Grocery Bill, Community Repays Him Ten-Fold
When this 19-year-old Walmart cashier happily picked up the tab for a struggling customer, his community decided they wanted to thank him for his kindness.
Australia Slashes Plastic Bag Use By 80% in Just 3 Months, Thanks to Two Grocery Stores
Though it was originally hailed as a controversial ban, the initiative has resulted in an 80% drop in plastic bag consumption across the nation.
Cucumbers Go Full Monty in Name of Good Cause
The Women's Institute issued an ultimatum to grocers in the UK to reduce the over-abundance of plastic packaging of produce. Now, 'Naked' cucumbers have been approved for display in the Co-op stores .
This Is How To Feed A Town With Loose Change
The Food For Friends program allows grocery shoppers to donate 25 cents toward food cards that go to needy families, in lieu of sending them to food banks.
Costco Raises Minimum Wage For Lowest Paid Workers
If you didn't already love Costco for their low wholesale prices, then check out what they're doing for their workforce.
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