All Environment articles – Page 48
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ArticlePerla doubles cherry capacity
As the Turkish cherry season approaches, exporter Perla Fruit expects good volumes due to major investments, according to executive chairman Kerim Taner
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ArticleRainforest Alliance names CEO
Santiago Gowland has been appointed CEO of the Rainforest Alliance, bringing experience in sustainability initiatives in both the private and non-profit sectors
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ArticleNew sustainability metric for UK agriculture
‘Global Farm Metric’ set to become a new standard by which farmers and supermarkets measure and manage impact of food production
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ArticleFlemish support for local producers
Short Chain Week highlights the advantages of buying locally and direct from farmers in Flanders, especially during the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleBerryWorld steps up fight against ocean pollution
Supplier expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic to supermarket own-label punnets after extensive trial on branded range last year
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ArticleWestfalia takes firm action on green issues
New group safety and environment executive believes group is on right path to greener, carbon-neutral future
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ArticleEquifruit helps Longo's switch to Fairtrade
Canadian group becomes first retailer in North America to sell exclusively Fairtrade-bananas in all its stores
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PodcastsFruitbox 61 - Gilad Sadan, Navi Co Global
What does sustainability mean to consumers now and what are the implications for fresh produce packaging?
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ArticleEuropean apricot volumes to fall
Forecasts suggest Europe is headed for one of its lightest apricot harvests for years, due to the severe spring frost
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ArticleCo-op unveils major carbon plan
Initiatives include selling fully carbon-neutral own-brand food, and price matching plant-based food against meat equivalents
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ArticleOrganic plan needs focus on demand
The EU's targets for organic farmland will only pay off if consumer demand can keep up with production, warns Ecovia Intelligence
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ArticleEU to reconsider rules on gene editing
EC study concludes technologies such as gene editing have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems, while recognising concerns
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ArticleYorkshire grower launches zero-waste chutneys
New range is part of entrepreneurial grower’s efforts to eliminate food waste on farm near Leeds
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ArticleOddbox makes bold food waste pledge
Veg box scheme aims to rescue 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce by 2025 as part of first annual Do Good Report
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ArticleGlobalGAP launch consumer label for f&v
GlobalGAP has unveiled its new consumer label for fruit and vegetables, GGN Agriculture, in order to help foster trust between sustainable brands and consumers
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ArticleDiet absent in UK climate plan
A strategy to reduce meat consumption was lacking in the UK's new climate plan, despite the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee
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ArticleMehadrin to plant avos in Morocco
Israeli producer Mehadrin is set to expand its avocado production overseas, with a new joint venture in Morocco
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ArticleGraphic Packaging launches new paperboard punnet
ProducePack Punnet is fully recyclable and reduces plastic use by up to 100 per cent if not top-sealed
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ArticleCalls for expansion of Duty of Care
A Dutch think-tank is calling on the government to broaden laws on Duty of Care to obligate large companies to act responsibly
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ArticleRiverford launches fully electric deliveries in Bristol
Move will see organic veg box company save 68 tonnes of carbon a year, with business aiming to turn its entire national fleet electric by 2025