Sustainability news archive – Page 159
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleWrap gives guidance on measuring farm waste
New resources help producers collect data on how much fruit and veg is wasted on their farm
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ArticleChiquita celebrates women’s empowerment
Multinational sets out stall as equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding its women’s workers
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ArticleGoing with the flow
Product losses continue to blight reefer transport but Dutch firm Otflow believes its patented container floor covers are part of the cure. Fred Searle speaks to the company’s chief executive and co-founder Ronald Hagenstein
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ArticleLabour shortage a major concern for Italy
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits Emilia-Romagna's director of agriculture
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ArticleConsumers ‘open’ to diet changes
IGD research reveals big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices
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ArticleChiquita updates sustainability report
New report outlines the company's commitment to embedding sustainability into its day-to-day operations
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ArticleEco-schemes key to CAP reform
As the Common Agricultural Policy undergoes reform, European research institutes see Eco-schemes as vital in shifting farmers to more sustainable models
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Article"Reuse over recycling" says Timcon
UK government encouraged to channel more resources into promoting the reuse of packaging materials before recycling
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ArticleCity Harvest teams up with Equinoxe Solutions
New partnership will help cut food waste, with Equinoxe Solutions one of the leading foodservice supply chain experts
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ArticlePMA A-NZ breaks down sustainability
A new report gives an insight into how the fresh produce industry is approaching sustainability
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ArticleOroganic launches in the Netherlands
Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way
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ArticleNew organic approval for New Zealand
New legislation set to update organic standards, bringing New Zealand in line with international regulations
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ArticleMWW cuts waste with FareShare fund
New FareShare funding has helped Minor Weir and Willis redistribute tonnes of ‘wonky’ produce to feed people in need
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ArticleCo-op boss warns of 'climate wealth gap'
Steve Murrells uses major speech to outline how Britain can navigate major socio-economic and environmental issues
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ArticleCounting the cost of food waste
New research suggests Australian families concerned about the cost of wasting fresh produce
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ArticleTesco tops sustainability in Malaysia
Malaysian retailers have been ranked on their sustainability by the World Wildlife Fund
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ArticleZespri promotes healthy lifestyles
Virtual adventure programme to teach school students the importance of eating well, exercising and environmental care
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ArticleAnexco receives RA certification
Fyffes-owned pineapple farm in Costa Rica is granted Rainforest Alliance Certification for sustainable practices