Sustainability news archive – Page 250
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ArticleMetro launches reusable bags
Mesh bags will be available as an alternative to plastic across the retailer's fresh produce aisles from late November onwards
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ArticleFPC highlights airfreight's true impact
The Fresh Produce Consortium has urged the UK government to provide accurate environmental information on all sectors of the fresh produce supply chain
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Agriculture key in biofuel debate
The UK and EU could sustainably deliver up to 80 per cent of the greener road transport fuels needed to meet the government’s renewable fuel obligations, new research has revealed.
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ArticleSecretts tasked with green research
One of the South East’s leading restaurant suppliers has been given the task of finding a greener way to transport fruit and vegetables to London.
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ArticleEarthcycle inks distribution deal
The environmentally responsible packaging manufacturer has entered into an agreement with Crawford SupplyLINE to distribute its products in eastern Canada
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Lord Cameron doubts food security concerns
Lord Ewen Cameron, the first head of the Countryside Agency, has launched an attack on the movement behind food security, doubting the issue’s credentials.
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ArticleTesco introduces perishables scheme
Tesco has introduced a landmark measure to prevent food wastage on perishables as the retailer bows to pressure from DEFRA.
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Greenery publishes sustainability report
Dutch supplier The Greenery has published a new sustainability report Healthy is More.
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ArticleFreshfel outlines green agenda
New workshop contributes to climate change debate and makes recommendations on path to environmental sustainability
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Collaboration deemed key to sustainability
Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers must collaborate to secure sustainable supply chains if Yorkshire and Humber's food and drink industry is to overcome the challenges ahead, was the message from the Farexchange Programme's annual conference at Oulton Hall in Leeds last week.
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ArticleThe Greenery boosts sustainability
Dutch fresh produce company publishes its annual sustainability report, revealing recent advances in terms of CSR and efficiency
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ArticleEmissions blow for reefer containers
Report on seafreighted NZ kiwifruit exports finds emissions from containerships higher than for conventional reefers
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ArticleCongress ponders Californian water bill
New legislation aimed at increasing the water available to growers in the San Joaquin Valley is to be considered by Congress
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UK heads for "water crunch"
Changing weather patterns, population growth and evolving regulation increase has left the country heading for a ‘water crunch’ which could have a potentially devastating effect on UK horticulture, according to experts.
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ArticleLocal labelling plan unrealistic
Proposed legislation that would see only 100 per cent domestically produced food labelled 'Australian' would rule out most products
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ArticleAgrexco’s avocados go green
As the Israeli exporter prepares for the new avocado season, the company is highlighting its environmentally friendly approach to production
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”
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Water footprint to benefit NZ
The Royal Society of New Zealand has released a discussion paper this week that suggests water sustainability will be unavoidable and using a water footprint on labelling will benefit New Zealand exports.
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ArticleChiquita continues on green path
The US banana giant has announced the addition of new refrigeration units designed to reduce the company's environmental impact
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ArticleSarkozy assuages fears over carbon tax
France is set to introduce a new carbon tax from 2010, but president Sarkozy says the tax will not overburden the agricultural sector