Sustainability news archive – Page 109
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ArticleSector questions timing of AGEC law
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables risks a rise in waste, critics argue
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ArticleReport reveals true potential of false banana
A crop called enset could eventually help to feed more than 100m people, say scientists in Ethiopia
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ArticleOTC makes sustainable grape move
Organic specialist has taken steps to offer sustainable overseas-packed organic grapes to its customers
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ArticleInfarm earns UL certification
Group's technology is the first hydroponic farming system in the world to receive the certification
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ArticleEver Tru Farms launches in Ontario
The Canadian berry producer hopes to shake up the North American strawberry market
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ArticleCity horticulture could boost fresh produce supply
Urban health, well-being and food supplies are all under threat: growing more food in cities could change that
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ArticleLidl partners LEAF in sustainability drive
Lidl GB commits to increasing environmental standards of its UK fresh produce suppliers by signing up to LEAF Marque scheme
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ArticleWinter strawberry market hots up for Italy
Marketing campaign tells consumers in Italy, Netherlands and Romania about berries' year-round availability
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ArticleBiobest controls benefit raspberries
Raspberry plant propagators in Belgium and the Netherlands are seeing the results of Biobest's chemical-free pest control strategy
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ArticleIn&Out campaign sets out plan for second year
New video campaign will show consumers why European fruit and vegetables are safe, sustainable and healthy
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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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ArticleImportaco expands responsible sourcing scheme
Expansion allows the group to ramp up its approach to more sustainable agriculture
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ArticleUpcycled foods poised for take-off in 2022
Consumer concerns over sustainability are set to fuel demand for these products, says Ecovia Intelligence
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ArticleBe Climate supports Veganuary – again
More than 582,000 people signed up to the campaign last year
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ArticleHoogstraten makes its strawberries greener
Belgian cooperative continues to find solutions across its business to make operations as sustainable as possible
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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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ArticleBama boosts local supply in Norway
With backing for new trial project, retailer wants to develop country's own cucumber and tomato production