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Sustainable Supermarkets: A Report by the Sustainable Development Commission PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 18 February 2008

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The Sustainable Development Commission has conducted a review of government’s role to enable supermarkets to deliver a sustainable food system in the UK.

The review focuses on the role of government in supporting sustainable supermarket food in the UK. It reviews the effectiveness of government policies towards the food system and supermarkets and the extent to which these policies are helping or hindering progress towards sustainable development.  The review identifies six key priority areas for government and supermarket action on:
• Climate Change
• Waste
• Water
• Ecosystems
• Nutrition and obesity
• Fair Supply Chains

More info This week has also seen the release of the Competition Commission’s investigation into UK grocery markets.  The report recommends the introduction of an ombudsman to resolve disputes between retailers and suppliers and a ‘competition test’ that local authorities must consider when granting planning permission. However, the report failed to order the largest supermarkets to sell stockpiled land.  The report has implications for both the planning system and farming across Scotland. It may also impact on the outcome of the current local food policy discussions. More info  

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