Morrisons has launched its own line of carbon neutral eggs as part of its commitment to be directly-supplied by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030.
It’s the first UK supermarket to make the move, and is five years ahead of the rest of the industry.
Now stocked in 50 stores, mostly in Yorkshire and Essex but with a nationwide roll-out expected in 2023, Morrisons’ new Planet Friendly Eggs come from the retailer’s own farms where hens are fed a soya-free diet of insects – which are in turn fed on food waste from its bakery, fruit and vegetable sites.
This ‘circular waste’ feeding scheme is powered by Better Origin technology, reduces deforestation caused by soya production, negates the carbon emissions emitted from transporting this soya, and is said to be “pioneering”.
Morrisons says it has been working with its farmers to create net zero carbon farm ‘models’ that look at neutralising emissions through the whole lifecycle and footprint of the farm, and its Planet Friendly Eggs are the first product to come out of these models.
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Sustainable beef, lamb, and fruit and vegetables are to follow, according to the retailer.
Morrisons has launched its own line of carbon neutral eggs known as Planet Friendly Eggs / Credit: Morrisons
“This is our first carbon neutral product and there will be many more to come,” explained Sophie Throup, Head of Agriculture at Morrisons.
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“It’s all part of our drive to be directly supplied only by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030 [as] we know our customers consider the environmental impact of the food they eat and want affordable zero emission produce.
“Eggs are a regular weekly purchase for most households and so we’re thrilled that after 18 months of hard work with our farmers, these eggs are finally hitting our shelves”.
Morrisons’ Planet Friendly Eggs cost 30p each, or £1.50 for a pack of six, and are also set to be the first product to feature the British Lion Egg green stamp – which indicates a lower environmental impact to customers.
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“It’s great to see that Morrisons has launched a carbon neutral British Lion egg pack under its own brand, in a first for a UK retailer,” said Mark Williams, Chief Executive for the British Egg Industry Council.
“Eggs generally have a significantly lower environmental impact than other animal proteins and they are a highly nutritious, natural and great tasting choice for all the family.
“We look forward to seeing more green Lions in the near future.”
The eggs come from hens on a soya-free diet of insects fed on food waste from its bakery, fruit and vegetable sites / Credit: Morrisons
Morrisons says it is “committed” to introducing sustainable products across all areas of the supermarket by lower emission-sourcing and reducing the amount of plastic used, and earlier this year, the retailer became the first supermarket to commit to selling its own milk in carbon-neutral cartons.
The retailer’s agricultural targets form part of the overall business plan to become ‘net zero’ for emissions by 2040.
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You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names
Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.
You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.
We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.
This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.
This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.
That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.
You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied
Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.
The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.
All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.
Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.
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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.
The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.
That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC
“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”
Fancy it then?
Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.