All Environment articles – Page 10
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ArticleF&V "can help create healthier planet"
Freshfel has urged global decision-makers not to underestimate the role fruit and vegetables can play in achieving a healthy planet
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Waitrose launches UK’s first carbon-neutral potato
Root Zero potatoes from Puffin Produce are produced and packed sustainably to remove CO2, boost soil health and biodiversity, and cut plastic waste
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Analysis
What next for the fresh produce business?
As we head towards 2022, we want you to tell us what's really happening in the world of fruit and vegetables
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Survey urges firms to act now on climate change
As COP26 begins, survey on behalf of WRAP finds 63 per cent of UK public thinks businesses should act immediately on climate change
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First electric reefer truck hits road in Spain
Alimerka welcomes chance to roll out Frigoblock technology, which it says will enable major cut in emissions
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Agri skills gap ‘a concern for environment’
Nearly half of Brits concerned with lack of young people entering the farming industry to pioneer innovation, according to new study
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Making the organic connection
Soil Association highlights growing ecological concerns of UK consumers, urging retailers to promote the connection between organics and sustainability
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Mixed response to Autumn Budget from NFU
Batters wanted to see longer-term roadmap for capital allowances, more net-zero funding and an overhaul of government procurement practices
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LEAF targets ‘85 per cent sustainable production'
New partnership with Tesco will see retailer implement LEAF Marque across its entire global fresh produce supply chain
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Scottish govt 'to double land farmed organically'
Soil Association calls on UK govt to match Scotland’s commitment, saying “clear support” for organic production is absent from ELMS
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Primeurs train up and running
France's low-carbon train connecting Perpignan in the south with Rungis in the capital has made its first trip in two years
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Sainsbury's pledges to be net zero by 2035
Range of initiatives includes the launch of Sainsbury's Global Farm as a portal to showcase the good work of suppliers
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Environment Bill soils amendment rejected
Soil Association says MPs have missed a crucial opportunity to take role of soils in climate and nature crises seriously
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Analysis
Resilience needed for berry trade to thrive
Experts at Global Berry Congress focus on need to overcome big challenges so berry category growth can continue
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Compostable role needs clarifying
As companies shift away from plastic, A Plastic Planet has compiled The Red & Green List to clear up uncertainty over the right use of compostables
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French kiwifruit up to challenge
French marketer Primland is confident of its ability to adapt to new challenges, as it looks to take advantage of kiwifruit's growing popularity
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UK government deletes own paper
Research from the government's Behavioural Insights Unit advising a shift away from high-carbon foods has swiftly been removed
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Better soil management urgent
In order to boost sustainability, the way we treat our soils is fundamental, write Grace Njeru and Simon Odhiambo of Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi
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Brand new beginnings
Having first launched its retail brand at Costco over 10 years ago, OrchardWorld’s fruit is now also available at Ocado and Amazon Fresh. Fred Searle hears how the supplier is making concerted efforts to educate and connect with consumers
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Two new additions to LEAF innovation network
Agrii and Newcastle University Farms have joined the LEAF Network
