All Environment articles – Page 14
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ArticleWater-saving technology makes splash at Interpoma
Twelfth edition of apple-focused trade fair brings issue of water conservation to the fore with its Interpoma Awards
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Article‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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ArticleBGI-Sanya and KeyGene collaborate on spatial transcriptomics
The main aim of the collaboration is to be able to quickly identify lead genes associated with important crop traits in order to develop crops with durable resistance
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ArticleFyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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Article‘Protect environmental rewards,’ urges Soil Association
Watering down farm support would be an alarming betrayal of nature, farmers and public health, warns Soil Association
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Article123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
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ArticleUK grower future bleak, warns NFU
Growers fear for future as rising costs and workforce shortages impact horticulture sector, NFU warns
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ArticleInfarm targets net zero future
Vertical farming company has announced its science-based targets as part of a commitment to changing food systems for good
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ArticleMorocco continues bold UK export push
Government earmarks agriculture as top priority for the country’s development over the next 10 years, with particular focus on fresh produce exports to Britain
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ArticleKaplanis focused on upholding quality image
Costs are rising throughout the sector, while consumer budgets are plummeting, but top standards remain non-negotiable at Greece’s Kaplanis Fruits
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ArticleCanopy, an apple variety to rival Granny?
New variety Canopy from the IFO breeding programme is seen by its French breeders, Dalival, as an alternative to Granny in the green apple market
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ArticleFairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
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ArticleFairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk
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ArticleFreshfel strives for standardised environmental methodology
Association’s Environmental Footprint Initiative embarks on a shadow Product Environmental Footprint Category Rule for fruit and vegetables
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Article‘Support precision breeding bill,’ NIAB urges MPs
If passed, new bill would supercharge investment in UK crop innovation and reduction in pesticides, crop science group says
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ArticleMindful Chef launches regenerative farming programme
New initiative from recipe box brand supports suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and enhance biodiversity
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ArticleRiverford campaign urges switch from pumpkins to squash
New research by veg box provider shows consumers think land used to grow decorative Halloween pumpkins should be put to better food use
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ArticleContinued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
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ArticleQuality key for Greek kiwifruit despite crises
Greek kiwifruit companies continue to aim for top quality in the face of a succession of challenges concerning the climate, energy and consumption