All Food waste articles – Page 36
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ArticleAsda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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ArticleNew method will extend Gala market window
The AHDB said a device for detecting Gala apples suitable for long-term storage will be available in the future
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ArticleOcado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos
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ArticleNew facility to grow year-round lettuce
Two British companies are pairing up to create an "innovative" hydroponics facility which will increase shelf life for UK consumers
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ArticleTakeaways 'should stop giving away salad'
Damning research suggests free salads given away by the likes of kebab and curry shops are almost never eaten
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ArticleFood waste often “very logical” study says
A US study of consumer waste habits suggests people often throw away food based on rational decisions
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ArticleDover port announces £15 million refrigerator
The port agreed terms with contractors to build a new temperature controlled facility to handle Dover freight growth
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ArticleFresher freight
Food waste from transport failures has been drastically cut by cold chain technology, so can more can be done, or is transport now at waste prevention capacity?
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne in sustainability drive
Prince de Bretagne is intent on going further in terms of sustainability, with zero-residue tomatoes and anti-waste efforts forming part of its approach
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ArticleWalmart looks to Eden for freshness
The US-based retailer has quietly rolled out its new Eden system to 43 distribution centres as it seeks to prioritise freshness
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ArticleTesco donates bananas to charity after race slip up
Cambridge store gives away surplus bananas to local charities after buying in too many for city’s half marathon
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ArticleMorrisons hits 100,000 meals in FareShare donations
Retailer now donates surpluses from two packhouses and one distribution centre, with strong progress in potatoes and grapes
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VideoLet's talk about ugly fruit and veg
Video: Mike Meinhardt of Red Hat Cooperative delivers his TEDx talk on the benefits of full crop utilisation
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ArticleTesco lays down waste challenge
At Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas in Berlin, Tesco’s fresh produce category director Darren Clough discussed sustainability and waste in the supply chain
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ArticleReport slams supermarkets for causing farm waste
Cosmetic standards, normalised overproduction, a failure to market seasonal produce and cancelled orders driving on-farm waste of 10-16 per cent, says green charity
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ArticleAMT Fruit hits 1m meal mark in FareShare donations
Over 1,700 charities have benefitted from Tesco supplier’s citrus since partnership with FareShare began in 2015
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ArticleTesco makes packaging pledge
Category director Darren Clough tells Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas of ambitious plans around waste and sustainability
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ArticleAldi commits to halve food waste by 2030
Discounter's UK and Ireland business joins network of organisations working towards Target 12.3 of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
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Article£500k grant for redistribution
Defra has announced a new grant to help combat unnecessary food waste
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ArticleTurning food waste from rubbish to riches
A major new international project is transforming surplus fruit and veg into business opportunities through a range of diverse projects