Sustainability news archive – Page 164
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SA produce market launch energy microgrid
Australian-first project worth A$10.5m to supply site’s entire energy demand
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Irrigation project kicks off in Tunisia
In Tunisia, the World Bank is co-financing the Irrigated Agriculture Intensification Project to improve the country’s management of limited water resources
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First Carrefour Bio opens in Poland
Carrefour has introduced its new organic food concept in Poland, with the opening of a Carrefour Bio in Warsaw, offering around 2,500 organic products
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Poland’s apple players
With the apple season beginning, some of the big names in the Polish industry are ready to meet this campaign’s challenges head on
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Alanar extending global reach
Huge demand for cherries from new customers in the recently opened markets of China and South Korea are a welcome challenge for Turkish exporter Alanar
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Survey reveals pressure to reduce plastic further
UK shoppers think plastic packaging needs to be drastically reduced but price and lack of recycling knowledge are barriers to change
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‘We must compensate green farmers’
Producers should be financially rewarded for green practices beyond simply receiving certification, says Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Plastic alternative picks up award
An environmentally friendly substitute for plastic made of fish waste has scooped the international prize from the James Dyson Foundation
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Ecuador: banana prices 'not enough'
While welcoming a planned increase by Aldi Süd, industry officials have called on retailers and consumers to pay more
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NFU calls for flood prevention measures
Union demands better long-term planning and funding to protect farm businesses from increasingly frequent extreme weather events
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Flor de Doñana scoops environmental prize
Company wins B Lab’s inaugural Best in Spain award for its positive impact on the environment
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Morrisons removes black plastic from own brand
Almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic will be made more easily recyclable thanks to the move
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Jupiter Group scoops CSR award
Company’s charitable arm provides funding to numerous worthy causes across the globe
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Greenfood Iberica unveils climate initiative
Plant for Life project will see Spanish group plant one tree for every tonne of fresh produce sold under its Daily Greens brand
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Apeel enters organic apple partnership
Apeel Sciences and Sage Fruit Company are working together to bring organic Apeel apples to select markets
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Dutch retailers in banana pledge
Majority of Dutch supermarkets agree to predominantly sell bananas that are sourced from plantations that pay a living wage
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Hailstorm wreaks havoc in key producing region
South Australia’s Riverland region hit by sudden hailstorm, ruining crops and leaving producers to assess the damage
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‘Make food labels less confusing,’ urges Wrap
Retail survey report urges supermarket chains to provide clear, consistent info on pack to help consumers keep food fresher for longer
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Supermarket giant announce zero-waste partnership
Woolworths to bring zero-waste shopping platform, Loop, to Australia in 2021
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‘Parties must commit to bringing back Environment Bill’
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health calls on parties to reintroduce and strengthen environmental legislation after election