Sustainability news archive – Page 231
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ArticleFrench retailers show sustainable side
Carrefour and Monoprix have chosen the occasion of sustainable development week to announce their latest environmental efforts
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ArticleUK faces pressure on pesticides
A new report has urged the UK government to drop its opposition to the EU's proposed ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees
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ArticleFruit fly concerns Aus citrus industry
Australian citrus industry expresses alarm over plans to reduce funding for fruit fly control programmes
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ArticleEnvironmental recognition for Antwerp
Antwerp lands 2013 Environmental Ports Award during the World Ports and Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi
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ArticleMaersk's sustainability efforts 'pay off'
Group's energy efficiency improvements come at a time when customers are increasingly valuing sustainability performance
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ArticleWild pollinator decline top concern
New studies show the decline in wild pollinators could be an even greater threat to yields than the loss of honeybees
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ArticleDriscoll’s sees glasshouse benefits
The UK berry specialist welcomes the arrival of the early Lusa strawberry variety from Benelux
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ArticleWhale death linked to produce packaging
Plastic waste could have caused the death of a sperm whale which was discovered on Spain's south coast
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ArticleUrban agriculture hits new heights
A week after the conclusion of the second Urban Agriculture Summit in Sweden, the Staay Food Group won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for its City Farming concept. Is the industry now ready to embrace transformative solutions to the world’s food supply problem?
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ArticleFirst strawberries sold at REO
The West Flanders auction has just sold its first strawberries of the season, and expectations are high for a further increase in volumes this year
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ArticleKazakhstani wasps introduced in New Zealand
After four years of research, the wasp has been released to protect the region’s orchards from codling moth
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ArticleCity Farming wins FLIA 2013
Netherlands-based firm's custom greenhouses with LED lighting take top prize at Fruit Logistica
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ArticleRewe extends green label to fresh produce
German retailer confirms it wants to extend its sustainability brand Pro Planet to fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePurfresh launches Total Active Environment
New monitoring solution helps create, control and monitor optimal fresh produce transportation environment
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ArticleMaersk urges climate action
European Commission is urged to ensure the enforcement of existing legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers
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ArticleSpanish imports on the increase
Fepex reports that fruit and vegetable imports between January and November grew in volume terms but fell in value
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ArticleDole resolves environmental lawsuit
Multinational 'amicably resolves' lawsuit claiming it misrepresented its commitment to the environment in Guatemala
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ArticleUN urges people to buy "funny fruit"
New campaign aims to cut food waste, improve sustainability of supply and make public better appreciate value of food
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ArticleBiobest launches Flying Doctors
Belgium-based biological protection group utilises bumblebees to help prevent the spread of mould and diseases
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ArticleHalf of all food goes to waste
UK organisation reports that each year 2bn tonnes of food never gets eaten