Sustainability news archive – Page 247
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ArticleSharpak outlines green dedication
Packaging group is committed to reducing its environmental impact through a number of innovative solutions
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ArticleUK road initiative beats target
A project to reduce the mileage of lorries transporting groceries around the UK has been a great success, says IGD
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ArticleSpain ‘must adapt to climate change’
The European Commission warns Spanish agricultural sector that Spain may be one of nations most affected by global warming
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Muted response to energy cashback scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has given a mixed response to the government’s announcement on Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) or its ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ scheme, which it says doesn’t go far enough to attract farmers and growers.
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Murcia launches environmental brand
The Spanish region of Murcia has launched a new brand, dubbed Less CO2, which is poised to be the first standard in Europe that highlights products that absorb rather than create carbon dioxide.
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ArticleUnited appoints sustainability chief
Rob Neenan will join the association in March to help develop and grow its new Center for Global Produce Sustainability
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Plant breeding call to arms issued
Dr Nigel Kerby of Mylnefield Research Services - the commercial arm of the Scottish Crop Rsearch Institute - has called for a greater investment in plant breeding, in the face of mounting global challenges to food and water security.
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ArticleFresh King bolsters CHEP partnership
The specialty produce company views CHEP’s pallet pooling programme as an integral part of the company’s sustainability effort
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ArticleRougeline bears green side
The French tomato supplier has altered its packaging in order to illustrate its sustainable approach
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ArticleBlue Whale introduces compact box
The French fruit exporter plans to push forward with its new environmentally friendly boxes
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ArticleStudy shows farms leading Chinese pollution
A new Chinese report has identified agriculture as one of the country’s largest polluters, upsetting previous claims to the contrary
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ArticleMurcia launches ‘Less CO2’ initiative
The Spanish region has developed a new brand to highlight the ability of Murcian agriculture to act as a “CO2 drain”
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ArticleWoolworths invest in food’s future
The Australian supermarket chain has announced a A$3.25m investment in sustainable agriculture and industry leadership
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Envirowise urges on water efficiency
UK food and drink companies are beginning to harness the financial benefits of water efficiency but could do more to access the greatest cost savings - and prepare for key changes due to affect industry in 2010.
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New Zealand finds new pest
New Zealand officials have swung into action following the detection of a Hadda beetle in the North Island city of Auckland
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ArticleDole to present sustainable solutions
Multinational to exhibit programmes aimed at reducing group's environmental footprint at Fruit Logistica 2010
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On-farm wind projection made
An environmental expert has boldy stated that “every farm in the UK will have a wind turbine in five years’ time”.
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ArticleResearch into winter chill needed
UK’s East Malling Research says greater understanding of winter chill factor is needed to adapt production to climate change
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Food firms can lift landfill tax burden
Most food companies have modernised their working practices in recent years and become more environmentally responsible, but increases in landfill tax mean many can still make major cost savings by introducing new recycling procedures, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby.
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ArticleChiquita handed sustainability award
2009 Circle of Excellence Award presented to US multinational for innovative approach to environmental sustainability