All Environment articles – Page 27
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NewsTake soil as seriously as air and water to protect food supply, MPs urge
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee publishes findings to its inquiry into soil health and urges government to take action
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NewsSoil Association calls on govt to ‘save our soils’ following EFRA inquiry
The organics charity says urgent action is needed to improve degrading UK soil and preserve food production, and urges Brits to get involved in World Soil Day
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NewsFairmiles calls for science-based net-zero guidelines
The climate justice initiative says net zero guidelines for airfreight are vital to protect market access for developing world producers
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NewsFresh Direct cuts plastic waste
Foodservice supplier switches to new paper berry packs to cut 50 tonnes of plastic waste each year
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NewsPackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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NewsZespri creates US$2m fund to boost kiwifruit industry
Leading kiwifruit marketer’s new project ZAG will foster innovation and partnerships to achieve better sustainability and higher consumption
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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NewsKitoZyme hails organic approval for KitoGreen
KitoGreen has been approved for use in organic agriculture by the European Commission, which the Belgian company calls a “significant advancement” for the sector
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NewsItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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AnalysisItaly supports cable-car system for apples
The Italian government has backed Melinda’s unique plan to remove truck journeys between its Predaia packhouse and its mountain storage centre
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NewsClimate target revision for hort businesses
NFU Energy and NFU secure changes to challenging efficiency targets
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NewsVertical Future secures WGEO climate tie-up
British tech business will promote vertical farming as a solution to environmental challenges at COP28
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NewsHoud ElNile welcomes high demand
The strength of demand for Egyptian citrus has come as a surprise to some exporters, particularly from Egypt’s main competitor, Spain
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NewsLords calls for urgent UK hort strategy
The future of the UK horticulture sector looks bleak without urgent steps to safeguard its future, says new House of Lords report
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NewsMP calls for Food Resilience Committee
New joined-up political thinking urgently needed to meet food challenges ahead, says Caroline Lucas MP
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NewsYouphoria focused on collaboration
New Greek fruit brand Youphoria is prioritising quality over quantity as it aims for a collaborative approach with the right growers and the right customers
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NewsRed Tractor stalls on greener standards
The farmed food quality mark puts brakes on new environmental standards until NFU completes review of Red Tractor governance
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NewsSerbia forum connects suppliers with European buyers
A selection of buyers from across Europe has descended on Belgrade for Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, with the aim of exploring new sourcing opportunities in the region
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NewsCosta Rica reaffirms commitment to sustainable banana production
Industry marks 30th anniversary of Banana Environmental Commission by setting out new green pledges