News of Wal-Mart’s latest sustainability push may have been lost amidst news of swine flu and economic recovery here in Australia, but their decision is likely have a major impact on the food and grocery sector around the world. Eco-labels For the last couple of years there has been talk of so-called ‘eco-labels’, which would highlight the environmental impact of each product on the grocery shelf. The notion has had its detractors, who point to issues of measurement, testing and... ...Read more »

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reported plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index that will see an eco-rating placed on all grocery products sold at their stores. The groundbreaking initiative, announced overnight during a meeting with 1,500 of its suppliers, associates and sustainability leaders, will establish a single source of data for evaluating the sustainability of products. “Customers want products that are more efficient, that last longer and perform... ...Read more »