All Climate change articles – Page 12
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NewsFairmiles calls for science-based net-zero guidelines
The climate justice initiative says net zero guidelines for airfreight are vital to protect market access for developing world producers
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NewsLonger contracts and more price flexibility in potatoes
Potato suppliers report progress in customers’ support for growers but this has not prevented a sharp fall in production as growers fight to stay afloat
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NewsZespri creates US$2m fund to boost kiwifruit industry
Leading kiwifruit marketer’s new project ZAG will foster innovation and partnerships to achieve better sustainability and higher consumption
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NewsReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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NewsNFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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NewsFATA Farms embraces options when it comes to varieties
The Egyptian producer is developing new varieties of stonefruit and grapes, while blueberries are the latest addition to the group’s portfolio
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NewsHoud ElNile welcomes high demand
The strength of demand for Egyptian citrus has come as a surprise to some exporters, particularly from Egypt’s main competitor, Spain
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NewsMP calls for Food Resilience Committee
New joined-up political thinking urgently needed to meet food challenges ahead, says Caroline Lucas MP
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NewsNFU calls for flood action
England’s farming union is lobbying political parties to take action to defend against farmland flooding
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NewsTurkish citrus back in demand
With reduced volumes coming from South Africa and Spain, interest in Turkish oranges has suddenly soared this season, while Turkish lemons have also enjoyed strong demand
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NewsSerbia forum connects suppliers with European buyers
A selection of buyers from across Europe has descended on Belgrade for Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, with the aim of exploring new sourcing opportunities in the region
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NewsCosta Rica reaffirms commitment to sustainable banana production
Industry marks 30th anniversary of Banana Environmental Commission by setting out new green pledges
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CommentLEAF Marque is a catalyst for systemic change
Clare Mike, technical and business development director of LEAF, explains how LEAF Marque certification helps drive progress towards more sustainable farming and food systems across the world
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NewsSodexo gives suppliers net zero progress deadline
Suppliers representing 75 per cent of Sodexo’s supply chain emissions have already received a roadmap, including a 2030 deadline for making tangible progress
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NewsFighting talk from PML Seafrigo
In July French logistics group Seafrigo acquired British forwarder Perishable Movements Limited to create PML Seafrigo. Regional CEO for the UK, Jason Spencer Knox, tells Fred Searle about the combined company’s bold ambitions to capture market share and build a vertically integrated global perishables network
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NewsExtreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
Droughts, floods, hail, unseasonably warm temperatures and a resulting higher risk of disease mean this year’s initial forecasts have been trimmed
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NewsAbel & Cole: sustainability sticklers
For online organic retailer Abel & Cole, sustainability is much more than a marketing tool. Fred Searle visits the veg box specialist to learn more about its meticulous efforts in environmental and ethical supply
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NewsClimate and sustainability to take centre stage at Banana Time 2023
El Niño, labour relations and shared responsibility for sustainability will be major talking points at international convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador
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NewsTruval pears gaining in notoriety
Belgian Fruit Valley’s Conference pears, sold under the increasingly recognised Truval brand, are growing in popularity in the Chinese market