Germany has a big problem when it comes to food wastage, which is contributing to the country’s carbon emissions. That’s why SirPlus, a supermarket that only sells ‘rescued food’, has been created, helping people minimise their impact on the environment while picking up their groceries.

British supermarket chain Iceland has pledged to become the first major global retailer to eliminate all plastic packaging by the year 2023. The move to use only recyclable materials could pave the way for other retailers to make similar pledges, reducing their collective impact on the environment.

Over the past decade, a growing number of people have traded trolleys for home delivery. But while the online retail experience continues to evolve, less is happening in-store. Coop Italia is hoping to change this with a flagship store that it’s touting as ‘the supermarket of the future’.

With people having less time to cook at home due to work and social commitments, more and more German grocery shoppers are opting to buy ready meals. Supermarket chain Aldi is offering a healthier alternative through a pop-up bistro, reminding shoppers they can still eat well for less.