All Environment articles – Page 48
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ArticleBama tackles avocado water usage concerns
Retail chain says it works actively to reduce water consumption, and no longer sources fruit from certain regions
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ArticleCollaboration vital, says Vanoirbeek
Luc Vanoirbeek of VBT and Copa-Cogeca has urged Europe's fruit and veg sector to unite in order to get the support it needs
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ArticleMaersk pushes on with net zero targets
Ambitious targets set for the entire Maersk business to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2040
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ArticleBiobest repackages Orius-System
The Belgian firm says its Spanish customers have welcomed the new sustainable packaging used for its thrips control product
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ArticleBelOrta puts faith in growers
Belgium's BelOrta looks back on a year of mighty challenges and praises the dedication of its 1,000 fruit and vegetable producers
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ArticleEustice announces new ELM schemes
Defra secretary unveils two new initiatives to support nature recovery and climate action, but concerns remain about lack of clarity for farmers
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ArticleCHEP recognises Fyffes for sustainable savings
Logistics firm rewards Fyffes for saving materials and reducing emissions by implementing its pallet pooling method
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ArticleSustainability demands tax rethink
Volkert Engelsman of Dutch organics supplier Eosta and Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, advocate a new tax system to deliver the green economy that is urgently needed
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ArticleCrises combine for whole industry
Demand for Bloom Fruit Consultants' services is on the rise, according to MD Omar El Naggar, as producers and exporters prepare for "perfect storm"
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ArticleEosta ready to go plastic-free
The Dutch organics specialist has highlighted its wide range of plastic-free packaging solutions, as Europe starts to turn its back on plastic
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ArticleMerryBerry invests in facilities
A new advanced sorting and packing line is helping the Romanian blueberry producer to boost quality and cut down on plastic
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Article‘We need clearer messaging on food sustainability’
Bryan Roberts of Shopfloor Insights calls for a clearer message on food sustainability and recommends a return to local sourcing and seasonality
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ArticleOF&G welcomes SFI rollout
OF&G's Roger Kerr supports Defra's announcement on next year's rollout of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme in the UK
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ArticleSoil plan lacks ambition, say critics
The UK government has agree to pay farmers to protect and nurture the soil, but the measures don't go far enough, say environmental groups
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ArticleBritish growers criticise retail promotions study
Jack Ward and Guy Poskitt question research which suggests lowering fruit and veg prices to encourage healthier, more sustainable diets
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Article‘Activated air’ seed cleaning ‘accelerates germination’
Trials of chemical-free seed treatment show “significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses” in baby leaf salads
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ArticleHigh demand for Turkish pomegranates
Volumes of Turkish pomegranates are down due to this year's heat wave, but demand remains strong, according to exporter Alanar
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ArticleTipa eyes compostable future
The compostable packaging company says it is crucial to consider end-of-life disposal in order to protect the environment from plastic waste
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AnalysisCan vertical farms feed the world?
Vertical farmer and clean energy specialist Tristan Fischer has a plan he believes will transform the future of food production and help the world avoid climate catastrophe
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AdvertorialWebinar examines quality and sustainability
As the world of food safety and sustainability evolves, the Fruitnet Presents & AgriPlace webinar looks at the role of automation