Sustainability news archive – Page 33
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NewsTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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NewsMorrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
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NewsBayWa Global Produce makes progress on climate strategy
Ambitious new climate targets for the entire supply chain now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
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NewsFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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NewsGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsStrong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
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NewsNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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NewsBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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NewsCherry, peach and apple crops hit by hail in northern Greece’s Pella region
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
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NewsLineage launches Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
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NewsDP World invests in cranes at London Gateway to boost railway capacity
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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NewsThorvald robots now treat ‘one in 10’ UK strawberries
Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England
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NewsAzura Group recognised for sustainable water management
Company awarded Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation for farms in Agadir and Dakhla
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NewsAldi to cut food waste with crownless pineapple trial
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
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NewsEden Research closes in on new bioinsecticide
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
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NewsBioFirst appoints Bart Sosef as president of plant products
The group said it was confident Sosef’s “extensive experience and innovative vision” would drive the division to new heights
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NewsFairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM