Sustainability news archive – Page 4
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ArticleHigh costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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ArticleRed Tractor axes Greener Farms Commitment
The food and drink assurance scheme is ditching its sustainability module after NFU backlash
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ArticleIGD highlights risks to UK food system
Institute of Grocery Distribution publishes new report outlining long-term risks to a resilient UK food system
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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ArticleEuropean supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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ArticleBritish farmers plan London protest
Farmers plan to drive tractors to Westminster on Monday in protest against food policy
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ArticleCut tax on fruit and veg to boost consumer health, says report
New research based on consumer survey in seven countries suggests governments can do more to help people meet WHO’s recommended daily intake
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ArticleSouth African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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ArticleRAU to screen ‘Six Inches of Soil’
Royal Agricultural University to show ground-breaking documentary spot-lighting soil health and regenerative farming
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NewsMixed reception to EU’s CSDDD ahead of final vote
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) looks set for approval next month, but critics suggest the latest version is a wasted opportunity to revolutionise how business is done in the EU
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ArticleRungis turns to Suez to lead waste effort
The French wholesale market has recruited environmental services group Suez to implement measures to boost the sorting and recovery of waste at the market
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ArticleDutch experts look to transform India’s fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers
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ArticleSainsbury’s sets more ambitious GHG targets
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
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ArticleItalian exports ‘under threat’ from new EU packaging rules
Packaging industry representatives slam PPWR as ”poisonous” and “ideological”, and warn of negative consequences for Italy’s fruit and vegetable export business
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ArticleAldi celebrates success of Company Shop Group partnership
Aldi has donated 2.5m meals through surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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ArticleBlue Whale aims for resilience through (Re)Generation
(Re)Generation Fruit, a Blue Whale-led consortium in France, is seeking to support the ecological transition of the sector while providing vital economic resilience for its growers
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NewsCFDL panel underlines importance of profitable farm businesses
Lively debate at City Food & Drink Lecture focuses on food policy, retail supply relationships, trade deals, and tackling the health crisis
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ArticleRed Sea and Green Deal disruptions set 'uncomfortable' precedent
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
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NewsSainsbury’s boss calls for collaboration to build sustainable food system
Simon Roberts says close, longer-term partnerships are needed in the supply chain to build a more resilient food system
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ArticleMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation