Sustainability news archive – Page 229
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ArticleChurch laments 'challenging' season
William Church of the Jersey Royal Company says it has been one of the hardest-ever seasons for growers
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ArticleStudy claims bee deaths are decreasing
The NFU has backed a new study which claims that the level of pollinator deaths is decreasing
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ArticleNature's Pride DC design commended
Dutch importer's new headquarters awarded highest rating by international building sustainability monitor Breeam
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ArticleGold kiwifruit crop down by half
Psa causes larger than anticipated crop reduction, with an estimated harvest of just 12-13m trays
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ArticleSainsbury's lowers specs on potatoes
Following wet weather, the retailer announces it will lower specifications on potatoes sourced from Scotland
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ArticleOlins: "Polytunnels are thriving"
Poupart chairman Laurence Olins denies claims that an anti-polytunnel movement is negatively impacting on soft fruit industry
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ArticleEvery Crumb Counts for Freshfel
European Fresh Produce Association has announced the launch of a joint declaration to address the problem of food waste
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ArticleWaitrose: GM isn't the answer
Managing director Mark Price says that Waitrose will aim to stay GM-free
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ArticleEmpty shelves highlight role of bees
Whole Foods makes dramatic visual point about importance of bees to global supply of fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePaterson: Europe must adopt GM
UK must become global leader in genetically modified crops, according to British environment secretary Owen Paterson
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ArticleWaste management tech launches
New software aimed at the fresh produce sector claims to be the answer to firm's aiming to reduce their food waste levels
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière ties up with Disney
The French banana company has timed its latest bout of promotions to coincide with the release of new film Chimpanzee
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ArticleEat less meat, warn MPs
MPs' report urges government to end the nation's overindulgence of meat and to help the public eat more fresh produce
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ArticleThe Greenery aiming to get even greener
Netherlands-based marketer sets out plans for major reduction in carbon emissions and continued social improvement
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ArticleCo-operative extends waste scheme
The UK's fifth-largest grocer lays down the gauntlet in sending zero food waste to landfill
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ArticleChelsea success for EMR
East Malling Research was among the winners at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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ArticleNew study to combat brassica diseases
A new collaborative research programme will look at how to improve the natural defence organisms of brassica crops
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ArticleHive-star accommodation
Fruit producer Mansfields has set up bee hotels to encourage pollination and reduce a decline in populations
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ArticleSFS addresses top green issues
The Sustainable Foods Summit will look at ways to lower environmental footprints and alter consumer behaviour when it returns to Amsterdam next month
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ArticleSyngenta warns growers of blight
Chemical firm says that there are currently 'high levels' of the potato disease and has urged growers to take quick action