Salcombe Gin introduces aluminium miniatures onboard P&O Cruises

Trbusiness Editor — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:14:10 +0000

Image Credit: Salcombe Gin

The aluminium bottles are 54% lighter than glass.

Salcombe Gin has launched its new range of 5cl aluminium miniature bottles, marking a major milestone in the brand’s sustainable packaging journey.

As a direct result of the innovation, Salcombe Gin has expanded its travel retail footprint by securing new listings onboard P&O Cruises,...

How Bitmore eliminated 50 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain

Faye Bartle — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:51 +0000

Image Credit: Bitmore

Left: Hoj Parmar, CEO, Bitmore. Right: Bitmore has a collection of carbon neutral audio products made with a range of recycled plastics and plant based materials.

In the first instalment of our new, regular TR Sustainability Hub feature, travel tech and accessories B Corp Bitmore shares how swapping conventional plastics for wheatstraw helped the company to cut more than 50 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain in the space of two years.

Penrhos Spirits expands travel retail presence with Dubai Duty Free listing

Trbusiness Editor — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:09:41 +0000

Image Credit: Penrhos Spirits

Penrhos gin is packaged in lightweight, recycled, shatterproof bottles.

Penrhos Spirits – a family farm-crafted gin brand – has secured its second airport duty-free listing, with Dubai Duty Free (DDF), for its sustainable, farm-to-bottle gin range.

The brand’s London Dry and Apple & Elderflower variants are now available across multiple DDF outlets at Dubai...

WePurple earns B Corp status following three-year transformational journey

Faye Bartle — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:14:05 +0000

Lucy Hillyard, People & Culture Director at WePurple.

Integrated design, digital and communications agency WePurple has attained B Corporation (B Corp) certification, marking an important milestone in its efforts to help contribute to a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative global economy.

The company has been working towards the accreditation over the course of three years, with the initiative led by People & Culture Director Lucy Hillyard, who transformed operations across the consultancy’s six global locations, successfully contributing to the company’s certification.

“When we talk about how #wepurpletheworld, we have...

Ownership, clarity & courage needed to lead on ESG

Trbusiness Editor — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:23:10 +0000

Kreol Arakulath, Executive Director of Kreol Group, Dr. Munif Mohammed, head of the MEADFA Sustainability Committee, and Michele Miranda, Conference Director, TFWA. Photo: EZZ Production House.

Dr. Munif Mohammed, head of the MEADFA Sustainability Committee, and Kreol Arakulath, Executive Director of Kreol Group, took to the stage at the 2025 MEADFA Conference in Dubai to call upon duty free and travel retail (DF&TR) stakeholders in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to “work together” and “be honest” if there is to be meaningful progress on ESG.

First up,...

New Cyprus Duty Free Honey launches at Larnaca and Pafos airports

Faye Bartle — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:55:57 +0000

Jars of the premium, locally produced Cyprus Duty Free Honey are available while stocks last.

Cyprus Duty Free has embarked on its Adopt a Hive initiative, partnering with local bee farm Oros Machairas to adopt four working hives as part of its ongoing ESG commitments.

Earlier this year, more than 50 colleagues from Cyprus Duty Free visited the Oros Machairas bee farm where they discovered the art of beekeeping and learned about the far-reaching environmental impact of the powerful pollinators.

Now, the retailer introducing the next phase of the journey with the launch of the new Cyprus Duty Free Honey, produced by...

Lagardère TR celebrates official launch of LESS decarbonisation platform

Trbusiness Editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:03:41 +0000

The LESS (Low Emission Sustainable Sourcing) platform is now officially live.

Lagardère Travel Retail has marked the official launch of the LESS (Low Emission Sustainable Sourcing) platform. As reported, this collective initiative is designed to harmonise the reporting of CO2 emissions across the retail sector’s supply chain.

Coordinated by...

Everrich partners with Taiwanese brands on sustainability showcase

Naomi Chadderton — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:48:57 +0000

Everrich’s Connecting the World Beyond Borders forum has officially opened (see full credit below).

Everrich has partnered with 15 Taiwanese brands to launch a new local revitalisation exhibition and sustainability forum at its Taipei Neihu flagship store, strengthening its commitment to promoting homegrown talent and sustainable value chains in travel retail.

The initiative, themed Connecting the World Beyond Borders, opened on 13 November and brings together a diverse roster of Taiwanese producers spanning fashion, beauty, homeware,...

Oliva Cigar Company achieves FSC Chain of Custody certification

Trbusiness Editor — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:42:20 +0000

The FSC initiative forms just one part of Oliva’s broader sustainability strategy.

Oliva Cigar Company has announced that its cigar boxes are now produced entirely using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood – making it the first cigar manufacturer to achieve FSC Chain of Custody certification.

The milestone underscores Oliva’s long-term commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social accountability across its...

London Luton Airport opens its new assisted travel lounge

Benedict Evans — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:35:42 +0000

The airport currently fulfils more than 700 pre-booked requested for its assisted travel service each day.

London Luton Airport (LLA) has opened its new Assisted Travel lounge. The new airside facility can accommodate up to 50 passengers and is designed to provide a comfortable, relaxing and dedicated space for passengers with assisted travel needs.

Key features of the assisted travel lounge include a sensory space, adult changing facilities, flight information screens, charging points for wheelchairs and electronic devices, drinking water facilities and specialised seating for passengers with mobility...

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