Sustainability news archive – Page 28
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NewsTurkish citrus volumes expected to be down
Uncertainty has been high in the run-up to the Turkish citrus season, with lemon prices remaining unset just days away from harvesting
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NewsVarda joins EU’s DeepHorizon soil health project
Project aims to improve understanding of subsoil in maintaining crucial soil health in the face of climate change
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NewsPairwise secures new funding and begins JV with Corteva
US gene editing specialist receives backing for advanced breeding of new products like seedless blackberries, stoneless cherries, and wind-resistant corn
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NewsProbiotic produce enhances gut health
Danny Weiss, chief executive officer of Wonder Veggies, introduces Fruitnet to its unique probiotic-infused fruit and vegetable concept
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NewsMultinationals deny allegations of improper chemical use in Costa Rica
Dole and Chiquita both quoted in report about country’s banana and pineapple industry, published this week by The Guardian
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NewsLeaf partners with Verdana to enter Indonesia
New partners launch sustainable agriculture programmes and high-impact carbon credits in bid to support 15m smallholder farmers in Indonesia
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NewsEosta supports greater focus on organics at school
With school fruit consumption on the increase since Covid, organics supplier Eosta welcomes the extra attention given to organics
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NewsBiome Makers moves into Portugal
US agtech company teams up with Food4Sustainability partner to accelerate Soil Health in Portugal
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NewsSolasta Bio secures £10.7m investment to develop bioinsecticides
Funding will be used to advance peptide-based bioinsecticides that selectively target pests, while protecting beneficial pollinators such as bees
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NewsBlue Cube launches new energy-saving blast freezer
New technology is promising ‘unprecedented’ levels of thermal efficiency
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NewsZespri scoops marketing awards for pillbox pack concept
The company was recognised for its innovative kiwifruit packaging concept, which was trialled in four branches of FairPrice Finest
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NewsChipotle trials robot tech to speed up avocado prep
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsAI-enhanced robot ready for California citrus harvest trial
Israeli agritech startup Nanovel has signed an agreement with California Citrus Research Board to run tests in 2025
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsResearch finds strong support for organic among younger generations
Soil Association study indicates Gen Z and millennials are demanding healthier and more sustainable food
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NewsNew lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
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NewsPort International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
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NewsNFU urges government to increase UK agriculture budget
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for multi-annual budget of £5.6 billion to help sector invest in sustainable production and boost food security
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NewsStudy reveals ‘prune effect’ on bone health
Eating prunes daily may reduce negative bone effects of oral contraceptives in younger women
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NewsThermo King rolls out battery alternative to diesel
New device offers potential way to reduce direct emissions caused by refrigerated vehicles and containers, says compay