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Morrisons has launched ‘carbon neutral eggs’- and they’re only 30p each
"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".
Sustainable beef, lamb, and fruit and vegetables are to follow, according to the retailer.
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, reports The Manc.
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.
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.
"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.
"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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Plans to turn one of Leeds’ most historic buildings into padel courts approved
One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings is set to be brought back to life.
Plans for a brand-new padel and leisure destination at The Roundhouse on Wellington Road have been approved by Leeds City Council’s West Plans Panel.
Consent has been granted for Ollo Padel to transform the Grade II* listed Roundhouse into a state-of-the-art sport, fitness, food, drink and community venue subject to conditions and completion of a Section 106 agreement.
Built in 1847 for the Leeds and Thirsk Railway Company, The Roundhouse was once home to the steam locomotives that powered industrial Victorian Leeds. In recent years, the building has stood largely unused.
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The approved plans will restore and protect the landmark building and give the site a new, long-term future as one of the city’s most distinctive leisure destinations.
The three-acre site, located on the edge of Leeds city centre, will include nine outdoor doubles padel courts under a 10-metre canopy, plus a dedicated indoor coaching court within The Roundhouse itself.
At the heart of the site will be the Ollo Clubhouse; built around an all-day kitchen and bar, it will combine a comfortable lounge and co-working space, meeting rooms and live sport and events spaces.
The kitchen and bar will be run in partnership with Southbank Provisions, the independent Leeds hospitality team behind Headrow House, Belgrave Music Hall and Galleria whilst the gym will be operated by fitness and performance specialists Northbound, who will bring strength and conditioning practice, Hyrox training and pilates classes to The Roundhouse.
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Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the venue aiming to open in early 2027.
Luke Gidney, Founder & CEO Ollo Padel: "This is a huge day for Leeds, for The Roundhouse and for Ollo. The Roundhouse has been part of the city’s story for nearly 180 years. It’s an incredible building but it needs people, energy and purpose again. Our plan is to bring it back to life as a place where people can play, eat, work, meet friends and feel part of something.
"Padel is growing so quickly because it’s fun, social and easy to pick up. But for us, this is about more than just the courts. We want Ollo to become a proper community destination for Leeds, somewhere welcoming, joyful and full of life.
"We’re incredibly grateful to Leeds City Council’s planning team, our case officer, the wider council team and everyone who has supported the project to this point. This has been a complex project but the sport and engagement throughout has been brilliant. Now the real work starts and we cannot wait to open the doors for you.”
New study crowns Leeds as one of the friendliest cities in the UK
Clementine Hall
New research has revealed a global ranking of cities with the best customer service, with Leeds taking one of the top spots.
If you've been wondering which cities across the world are the friendliest of them all, then look no further because MoneySuperMarket have done the work for us in a new study.
In a world where social media culture plays a huge part in people's lives, online customer reviews are pretty important to local businesses.
To uncover the global locations that are home to the best customer service, the businesses insurance experts analysed over 100,000 reviews of leisure and hospitality businesses in 107 cities worldwide.
They looked at the language in the reviews to see how often friendly workers and staff were mentioned, building a global ranking of the cities where customer service truly stands out.
Out of a whopping 107, Leeds came in at a very respectable number 12. Now we think that's pretty good going.
Outside of the UK, Hanoi, Paris, Montreal and Abu Dhabi were highlighted for their friendly customer service whilst Edinburgh tops the global ranking, with Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol also making the world’s top 10.
The top 10 cities in the UK with the best customer service are as follows:
Edinburgh
Liverpool
Birmingham
Bristol
Belfast
Leeds
Glasgow
Cardiff
Manchester
London
Alicia Hempsted spoke on the study: “As businesses grow and engage with more customers, it’s important to make sure they’re protected. Public liability insurance is an important safeguard for those working with the public, helping to cover costs if something goes wrong, while also showing customers that their experience is taken seriously - from the moment they walk through the door to long after they’ve left.”
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2nd August 2022 
