All Environment articles – Page 81
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ArticleSwedes unwrapped: Asda ditches the plastic
Retailer removes wrapping from the root veg as part of 10 per cent plastic reduction commitment
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ArticleMorrisons ditches plastic sleeves on cucumbers
Retailer does away with wrapping on British and Dutch cucumbers amid war on packaging but experts warn the move will reduce shelf life
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ArticleAldi to be carbon neutral by next year
The retailer has announced ambitious new carbon reduction plans after teaming up with green organisation ClimatePartner
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ArticleSainsbury’s named UK’s greenest supermarket
Retailer emits fewer greenhouse gases than any of its competitors, whereas Iceland and discounters have work to do
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ArticleDelhaize delights in Drôles range success
Belgian retailer says it has managed to rescue more than 500 tonnes of previously unsold fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleCurious carnivores opting for veggie substitutes
A new report reveals a large rise in meat substitutes thanks to growing trend of flexitarian eating
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ArticleLidl to trial £1.50 'Too Good to Waste' boxes
Discounter becomes first supermarket to sell mixed boxes of cut-price, less visually appealing produce in move to drive down waste in store
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ArticleLEAF appoints experienced business developer
Environmental standards body brings in Clare Mike from Kanes Foods in bid to spread sustainable practice in food and farming
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ArticleGove pledges drought support
Defra secretary Michael Gove calls for increased flexibility to help drought-hit farmers in the UK, but the NFU urges efforts to also address market volatility
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ArticleHeatwave could devastate winter crops too
Nightmare conditions mean smaller growers are under threat, while brassica farmers are unable to plant winter crops
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ArticleBritish berries using less energy this year
New packaging upgrades on Berry Gardens' machinery mean UK berries are more environmentally friendly
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ArticleECJ stands firm on gene editing
The European Court of Justice has ruled that gene-edited crops will be subject to the same restrictive EU regulations as GMOs
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ArticleChemical controversy
Pressure is mounting on the crop protection sector as products’ necessity and environmental impact comes under scrutiny
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ArticleAlbert Heijn: wild about potato sustainability
The Dutch retail chain is working with suppliers and environmental groups to boost biodiversity in the Netherlands
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ArticleSuffolk set for 17ha greenhouse complex
First building will begin production of vine tomatoes in December as part of £30 million project
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ArticlePlastic wrap used on half of fresh produce
New survey by British Growers Association will track the industry's packaging trends amid increased scrutiny of plastic
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ArticleSoft-fruit grower launches as LEAF demo farm
Berry business recognised for environmental standards will showcase Integrated Farm Management to other growers
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ArticleNew toolkit to help improve soil health
Resources gathered in GREATsoils project include online guides with practical advice from growers on testing and improving soil health
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ArticleIceland trials paper carrier bags
Retailer explores whether customers are willing to switch to 10p paper bags as it steps up war on plastic
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ArticleBrit companies create recyclable pulp punnet
New tray is being rolled out across retailers and grocers as an alternative to plastic