All Environment articles
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NewsFuture of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
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CommentFairmiles calls for fairness and accuracy in the race to net zero
Simon Derrick, programme lead for Fairmiles, explains why retailers, NGOs and academics are joining forces to ensure climate action protects livelihoods and is based on accurate data
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NewsEosta becomes first European supplier to ship Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes by sea
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, reducing CO2 emissions by a factor of 30 compared to airfreight
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Comment‘British farming must transition to regen without delay’
Comment: James Young of McCain Foods GB calls for cross-sector collaboration and government support to facilitate swift transition to regenerative farming following McCain report highlighting mounting pressures on farmers
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NewsUnited Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits
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NewsFyffes wins ESG leadership award at Business Post ceremony
Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance leadership at the Business Post Leadership Awards in Dublin, with chief corporate affairs officer Caoimhe Buckley also winning ESG Leader of the Year.
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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NewsIGD launches Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
On the anniversary of its Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK, IGD has announced the launch of a new framework to better integrate sustainability into businesses
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NewsNew research to deliver key soil health indicators
ORC-led project aims to give farmers and growers better knowledge to manage their soils
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FeaturesIrrigation costs ’making UK potato growers question the future’
Fred Searle speaks to Greens of Soham MD William Shakeshaft to hear about the main challenges and opportunities for the Cambridgeshire-based potato producer, from water security to sustainable technologies
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PodcastsMailbag: Vertical farming, food surplus and EAT-Lancet
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer listener questions, plus Michael meets sitcom star and US Tiffani Thiessen
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NewsEosta expands organic cranberry programme tackling Dutch peatland challenges
Leading organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has announced the expansion of its successful organic cranberry programme, which is helping address major environmental challenges in Dutch peatlands while providing a climate-positive alternative to problematic dairy farming
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NewsAphids “serious challenge” for UK lettuce growers
UK consumers are embracing the increased variety on offer in the salad category, but the warm, dry weather is creating issues for the country’s producers, according to the British Leafy Salads Association
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FeaturesIfco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
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FeaturesTunisia finds advantage in date heritage
Dates are helping to meet rising demand for healthy sweet foods, and Tunisia’s Deglet Nour variety, sold with the branch attached, offers an extra visual appeal
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NewsExpert voices, fresh perspectives at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
Fruitnet’s industry-leading event for the global fresh tomato business comes to Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with expert speakers set to explore how the category is likely to evolve in the coming years
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FeaturesHazera ramps up retailer engagement
Resistance and flavour or affordability and convenience? Tomato breeding company Hazera Seeds is engaging earlier with retailers to increase its consumer focus
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NewsFormer CBBC presenter fronts Red Tractor consumer campaign
Angellica Bell hosts intergenerational cook-off to tap into nostalgia of cooking together as a family
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NewsNew housing among threats to future of UK orchards
Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United is this year celebrating three decades of Prominent, its tomato brand that has embraced innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands