All Environment articles – Page 2
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ArticleFareShare wins Charity Award for Surplus with Purpose scheme
Redistribution charity wins 2022 Environment and Conservation Charity award for initiative that redistributes unsold but good-to-eat surplus produce from farms
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UAE’s Spinneys acts on single-use plastic and paper
The retailer has removed single-use plastic bags from its stores in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and single-use paper bags set to follow next month
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Mixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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Organic the benchmark for advanced regenerative farming
UK organic certifier OF&G says there is a need to clarify what constitutes regenerative agriculture and acknowledge the beneficial role played by organic farming
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Vandenberg optimistic for summer citrus season
The US importer is highlighting its home-compostable netting and support for Save The Children’s reading campaign, as it gets set for a busy summer citrus season
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AgriPlace launches tool to identify fruit and veg supply chain risks
Ahead of new EU legislation, company launches SIFAV-enhanced system to assess environmental, social and regulatory risks
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Infarm partners with carbmee for carbon data management
The vertical farming company sees monitoring and reporting on its Scope 3 emissions as central to its Net Zero ambitions
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Global Avocado Congress 2022 registrations now open
Join us online on 7 July 2022 for a lively combination of talks, interviews and panel discussions all about the avocado business
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UAE says deal with Israel good for food security
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement recently signed between the UAE and Israel will facilitate global supply chain efficiency, according to the UAE’s minister for foreign trade
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Clock House Farm to extend berry production with £10m renewable energy project
Kent soft-fruit producer Clock House Farm announces £10m renewable energy project to grow berries out of season
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ProNatura launches Plaisirs du Verger organic stonefruit
Organic peaches and nectarines under the new Plaisirs du Verger brand created by ProNatura and Organic Alliance are picked ripe to maximise their flavour
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Rijk Zwaan focuses on meeting needs at GreenTech
At this week’s GreenTech, the Dutch breeder and seed company is set to host a panel on ‘Growing for Consumer Needs’, with insights from its partners in China and Egypt
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Government food strategy lacks “clear vision”, says lead adviser
Henry Dimbleby criticises government response to his 2021 review of UK food system as many key recommendations are ignored
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Organic movement pushes for better pesticide reduction indicator
Critics say the EU’s Harmonised Risk Indicator adopted in 2019 is ineffective, discriminates against organic farming and undermines the goals of the Farm to Fork strategy
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Abel & Cole makes new commitment on emissions
Company outlines new target for direct and energy-related emissions as part of its first sustainability report
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Greenyard’s carbon commitments validated by SBTi
Group’s climate action targets designed to improve life and add value throughout the food value chain
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Living Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability
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Turkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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UK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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Sustainable Foods Summit to examine Ukraine impact
The effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food security and sustainability will be a key topic for discussion at next month’s Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
