Sustainability news archive – Page 123
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ArticleHazel Tech and HR Spinner join forces in Pacific Northwest US
The two companies will offer first class customer service and quality protection for apple, pear, cherry, and tree fruit industries
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CommentHow you win from tackling food waste
Escavox chief executive Luke Wood on why the food waste challenge should be viewed as an opportunity, not a cost
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ArticleFuture Crops moves to 100 per cent renewable energy
Dutch vertical farming group looks to harness the natural green powers of solar and wind energy
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ArticleLiving Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability
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ArticleBayWa sells UAE climate greenhouse to Pure Harvest
Transaction described as “most significant to date” for agricultural production under glass in the UAE
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ArticleTurkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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ArticleProminent announces Tomato Times Challenge at Global Tomato Congress
The aim of the challenge is to help consumers make conscious healthy choices while preparing a tomato dish, delegates at The Hague-based event heard
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ArticleUK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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ArticleJoin the party at Festival of Fresh!
Fresh Produce Journal’s annual celebration and conference for the UK fruit and vegetable industry is returning with an in-person occasion hosted by Berry Gardens at their home near Maidstone, Kent
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ArticleR&D pays off at Ilapak
Machinery group introduces innovations to benefit packagers of both salad and round produce such as tomatoes and apples
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ArticleRose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets
The UK fruit and veg voucher project for families struggling to afford fresh produce launches in Tower Hamlets, London
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PodcastsFruitbox 80 · Margriet Looije, Looye Kwekers
Margriet joined Chris White live on stage at this year’s Global Tomato Congress in The Hague
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ArticleNFU Cymru turns attention to shaping Welsh farming’s future
NFU Cymru’s Sustainable Farming Conference returns on 9 June
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ArticleIs sustainable packaging under threat from inflation?
Comment: Is the cost of living crisis threatening packaging sustainability, asks Westpack Group marketing manager Chris Fiander?
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ArticleFareShare figures highlight cost-of-living crisis
FareShare delivers four meals every second to struggling UK familes as cost of living bites
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ArticleBrand power drives Zespri
Chief executive discusses how kiwifruit marketer is delivering added value despite “significant challenges”
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ArticleSustainable Foods Summit to examine Ukraine impact
The effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food security and sustainability will be a key topic for discussion at next month’s Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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ArticleAreflh brings sector together for discussion
European regions, producers and institutions will meet in Italy to debate the current geopolitical landscape
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ArticleProseal looks at alternatives to plastic tray sealing
Introduction of legislation combined with negative perceptions about plastic among consumers is driving the change
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ArticleRetailers to trial environmental labels
Leading retailers set to test environmental labels as IGD mobilises industry to develop harmonised solution