Sustainability news archive – Page 245
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ArticleNew man at EA vows to cut red tape
The Environment Agency has appointed a new environment and business director who has already expressed his desire to cut the regulatory burden
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ArticleZespri reveals sustainability initiatives
The kiwifruit marketer has unveiled a host of future plans to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment
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ArticleMajor bee initiative announced
UK project aims to uncover reasons behind dramatic global decline in honeybees and other pollinating insects
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Climate change threatens costs
Climate change is already causing shifts in disease patterns in UK crops, a major technical review undertaken by Adas and commissioned by agri-chemical giant BASF has found.
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ArticleM&S plan A on target
Marks & Spencer reported on progress of three years of its Plan A initiative this week.
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ArticlePlan A paying dividends at M&S
UK food and clothing retailer reports on continued success of eco and ethical programme during its third year
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ArticleSoil Association criticises GM trial
The UK's Soil Association has questioned the sense in the new GM potato trials being undertaken in Norfolk
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ArticleWorld Cup teams offset emissions
Through Soil & More's compost project, many teams at this month's World Cup aim to offset their carbon emissions
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ArticleAmsterdam summit tackles sustainability
The Sustainable Foods Summit will look at key issues relating to sustainability in the food industry when it convenes on 10-11 June
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ArticleDole stresses green commitment
Dole has created an office of corporate responsibility and sustainability to highlight its environmental commitment
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The Greenery tests green trailers
The Greenery has unveiled new aerodynamic trailers which could cut fuel consumption in the delivery of fresh produce.
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ArticleThe Greenery aims to cut fuel consumption
New streamlined panels on company's fresh produce trucks set to be trialled over coming months in bid to reduce emissions
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European ministers meet on sustainability
Seven European countries have been asked to co-operate closely in the field of sustainable food when they meet in the Hague next month.
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ArticleUK water footprint attacked
An alliance of UK engineering bodies has warned that the UK’s reliance on water embedded in imported food is exacerbating water shortages in other countries.
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ArticleAsh impact on food safety investigated
The volcanic eruption in Iceland has prompted the EFSA to take a close look at the possible ramifications for food and livestock
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ArticleWinn-Dixie introduces reusable bags
Retailer becomes first in the US south-east to offer lifetime bags with Microban antibacterial protection technology
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ArticleGreenery launches sustainability initiative
New scheme allows growers achieving sustainable performances to apply Nature Counts endorsement to fresh produce packaging
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ArticleEarthcycle celebrates Earth Day
Illinois retailer Sunset Foods to offer fresh produce in Earthcycle's compostable packaging as part of green campaign
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Delegates devise research roadmap
Last week’s Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development brought together an international community of 1,000 scientists, farmers and policy-makers to forge new ways to end famine and poverty globally.
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ACP call on EU for biofuel action
Representatives of ACP countries have called on the EU to aid producer countries in the use of biofuels to ensure food security.