All Environment articles – Page 21
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NewsSoil Association partners with Lloyds Bank in new sustainable farming initiative
The joint initiative involves 685 UK farms that will be supported with funding to transition to more sustainable practices
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NewsCentre for Food Policy and Foresight launched in Nottingham
University initiative brings together experts from across departments
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NewsMultinationals deny allegations of improper chemical use in Costa Rica
Dole and Chiquita both quoted in report about country’s banana and pineapple industry, published this week by The Guardian
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NewsLeaf partners with Verdana to enter Indonesia
New partners launch sustainable agriculture programmes and high-impact carbon credits in bid to support 15m smallholder farmers in Indonesia
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NewsSolasta Bio secures £10.7m investment to develop bioinsecticides
Funding will be used to advance peptide-based bioinsecticides that selectively target pests, while protecting beneficial pollinators such as bees
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NewsBlue Cube launches new energy-saving blast freezer
New technology is promising ‘unprecedented’ levels of thermal efficiency
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NewsThermo King rolls out battery alternative to diesel
New device offers potential way to reduce direct emissions caused by refrigerated vehicles and containers, says compay
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NewsZespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
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NewsPotato biopesticide granted temporary approval in Greece
New product called Cedroz from Eden Reseach will be used to protect crops from worsening impact of wireworms
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NewsAgroforestry advice for Sainsbury’s farmers in new initiative
Supermarket has worked with the Woodland Trust over the last 20 years and is celebrating the milestone
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NewsFarmers to receive free expert advice on nature-friendly practices
The Future Farm Resilience programme aims to provide business planning advice to assist UK farmers
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NewsWildfire was ‘sad moment’ for Greek veg production
One organic farm is understood to have been completely destroyed as a result of the enormous fire which spread across East Attica last week
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NewsHow to succeed with science-based targets
More and more fresh produce companies are turning to science-based SBTi targets as they plot their paths to net zero. Two major UK growers share their experiences of the journey
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NewsColombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
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NewsIFPA to host second round of Australasian sustainability summits
Programme includes keynote address from IFPA VP of sustainability, Tamara Muruetagoiena, an update from Zespri’s executive officer for sustainability, Rachel Depree, and insights from NAVI Co Global CEO Gilad Sadan
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NewsNCGM trader Rushton’s lands sustainability certification
Restaurant supplier says it wants to ensure its operations “exceed environmental standards”
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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NewsPink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
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NewsRibena uses AI to boost biodiversity on blackcurrant farms
Technology is being used to analyse the presence of threatened bird species
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NewsGreenTech Amsterdam points toward future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages