All Environment articles – Page 40
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ArticleDrought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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ArticleAlanar enthused by demand for Turkish figs
Despite the multiple challenges at present, including climate change and soaring costs, the popularity of Turkish figs remains a constant, with markets in Europe and Asia showing good demand
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ArticleCompostable solutions unpacked in new project
Cross-industry initiative receives £1.2m UK funding to investigate role compostable packaging can play in road to no plastic
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ArticleDel Monte to make all of its banana stickers biocompostable in Europe
Marketer commits to widespread roll-out of home-compostable labels following recent trial in France
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ArticleUK environment minister “consistently” voted against climate action
The UK’s new environment minister, Ranil Jayawardena, has come under fire for regularly voting against measures to prevent climate change
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ArticleMultivac expands in Asia-Pacific
Packaging company adds new production factory in Japan and increases sales and logistics capacity in Australia
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ArticleSaudi Arabia sees potential for dragon fruit
Since the fruit requires less water to cultivate than many other crops, dragon fruit is regarded as an important fruit for the future
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ArticleFyffes reports on Honduras melon transformation
Changes to Honduran operations benefit more than 5,000 employees and temporary workers as well as local communities
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ArticleIranian satellite aims to assist in agricultural challenges
In the face of continuing drought conditions in Iran, the government hopes its recently launched Khayyam satellite can help boost productivity and monitor scarce water resources
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ArticleBiobest bumblebees a boon for blackberries
The high pollen count of blackberry flowers means the most effective pollinators are essential for high quality, especially in wet weather, says Biobest
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ArticleNew GlobalGAP add-on gives biodiversity a boost
In April GlobalGAP launched its BioDiversity Add-on to help producers further demonstrate their biodiversity management practices
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleJaguar signs deal to supply climate-neutral oranges
Two of the Netherlands’ biggest foodservice buyers sign landmark sourcing agreement designed to protect environment
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ArticleOrganics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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ArticleSysco to cut transport emissions with electric fleet
US foodservice giant Sysco is piloting a fleet of electric vehicles to deliver to UK customers of its British Brakes and SSG businesses
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PodcastsFruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleEgypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
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ArticleBio-Chain project to develop greener solutions for Chinese vegetables
Spain’s Kimitec teams up with Yunong and BAAFS to design sustainable solutions for broccoli, lettuce and Chinese cabbage
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ArticleExtreme weather set to cut European topfruit crop
Drought conditions in Europe are expected to slash apple and pear volumes this season, with squeezed growers hoping for better prices as a result