All Environment articles – Page 38
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ArticleSustainability a major driver at Chiquita
Sustainability is not only vital for the planet, but can also add value and differentiate brands, says Peter Stedman, sustainability director at Chiquita Brands International
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ArticleKakuzi gains export approval for China
Following a stringent phytosanitary audit, the Kenyan exporter has received the green light from Kephis to prepare avocado exports for China
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ArticleWhat's the future for the global grape business?
The Global Grape Congress took place live online on 17 March, uniting the leading players from all over the world and exploring what the future holds for the business
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AdvertorialIn&Out: growers commit to conserve 'blue gold'
Advertorial: Innovative irrigation and other new techniques help produce high-quality fruit and veg while saving water
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ArticleWorld Water Day – fresh produce business 'must act'
Fruit and veg sustainability expert Annelotte Crena de Jongh says water conservation remains critical priority for sector
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ArticleHeat stress hurts potato growers
Syngenta showcases research into the current and future role of biostimulants in potato crop agronomy
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ArticleWestfalia unveils sustainable innovations
Avocado giant invests in water-saving irrigation technique, sustainable packaging and beauty products that use ground avocado as an exfoliator
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ArticleReport urges Red Tractor to overhaul pesticide standards
NFFN calls on food standards scheme to urgently review and boost promotion of non-chemical pesticide alternatives, including via IPM
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ArticleKarakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
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ArticleTrue Cost Accounting guide published
Eosta teams up with German food manufacturers to publish True Cost Accounting AgriFood Guide, enabling firms to measure hidden costs of production
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ArticleKakuzi releases ESG report
The Kenyan avocado exporter has proactively published its second Environmental, Social and Governance report to show its commitment to sustainability
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ArticleThe importance of value and trust
As shoppers increasingly seek out products and brands that meet their expectations on social and environmental factors, direct-to-consumer businesses are well placed
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ArticleELMs fall short for hort, says Capper
NFU Hort chair Ali Capper criticises environmental schemes for excluding most horticulturalists, being based on income foregone, and offering “very low” value per hectare
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ArticleZeus protects and serves
Challenging weather conditions have justified the Greek exporter’s investment in protective covers for its grapes, as well as in new varieties
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ArticleNature Preserve provides visibility
The complexity of food supply chains is at the heart of the sustainability challenge, according to Nature Preserve, which aims to offer the full picture
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ArticleStrawberry congress returns to Antwerp
Hoogstraten’s conference programme and field trips for the global strawberry industry will feature presentations, panels and demos, with moderation from FPJ’s Michael Barker
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ArticleTesco partnership turns veg packaging into bin bags
Soft plastics from in-store collection points are processed by Berry Global and converted into bin liners containing 20 per cent recycled material
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ArticleTesco hits 1.5bn plastic milestone
Supermarket has taken out more than 1.5bn pieces of plastic from its operations under its 3Rs strategy
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ArticleArla boss: 'Listen to farmers in push for net zero'
Closer links between farmers and consumers are key to supporting producers’ sustainability efforts and attracting talent to industry, says Ash Amirahmadi at City Food Lecture
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ArticleTraining programme supports net zero in Kent
Growing Green is inviting up to 40 businesses to take part in pilot scheme to help reduce their carbon emissions