Sustainability news archive – Page 3
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ArticleCaroline Drummond Scholarship seeks sustainable innovators
New £25,000 bursary aims to fund projects that boost sustainable farming
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ArticleGreenTech Amsterdam shines light on future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returns to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcase solutions to the big issues facing growers in the horticulture sector
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Heat waves in fruit production – do we have enough data?
On day one in Berlin, Dr Manuela Zude-Sasse spoke to Future Lab visitors about data collection and the development of risk models in the face of extreme weather
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NewsPort International partners with Hungarian strawberry farm
Collaboration with Hivekovics Family Orchards will test strawberry varieties on-site to expand product diversity for supermarkets
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NewsOppy releases second sustainability report
New document chronicles energy savings, food waste reduction, packaging innovations and more
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Climate change – new paths and new opportunities
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at the numerous opportunities to adapt and optimise solutions across the business in the face of climate change
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NewsMission Produce releases sustainability report
Fiscal 2023 report, named ’Finest for the Future’, covers operating procedures, projects, achievements and use of resources
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ArticleFreshfel opens public consultation on PEFCR
Industry members have until 30 April to provide feedback on the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules
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ArticleJumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
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ArticleJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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ArticlePromising new fungicide discovered by UC Davis biologists
Chemical ebselen found to help prevent fungal infections in a range of crops
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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ArticleColombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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ArticleNFU Cymru meets new Welsh leader
Welsh farming union set out industry concerns to Wales’ new first minister and cabinet secretary
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ArticleNew AMC loan supports sustainable farming investments
Finance group offers new product to help farmers fund greener on-farm investments
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ArticleFood waste action plans developed for horticulture industry
National and industry-specific plans to tackle waste have been collaboratively developed by End Food Waste Australia
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ArticleTrader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
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ArticleAldi extends meal support over Easter
The supermarket is set to donate over 500,000 meals during school holidays to help struggling communities
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ArticleSoil Association delivers data for more sustainable food
Soil Association Exchange facilitates shift to more sustainable food procurement for public sector, it says
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Keynote interview – What happens when the next crisis hits?
Steve Alaerts of Foodcareplus Logistics sat down with Fruitnet’s Michael Barker at the Logistics Hub to discuss improving the resilience of international fresh produce supply chains