Sustainability news archive – Page 49
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NewsMountain Blue and Opal partner on plastic-free packaging trial
Kerbside recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard Eureka blueberry punnets available in 34 Coles stores
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NewsRoadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
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NewsAustralian apple and pear industry trains new generation of growers
Industry body APAL teams up with Hort Innovation to develop expertise in areas such as data acquisition and new technology
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NewsWonky veg box firm Earth & Wheat in sustainable tea giveaway
Supplier teams up with indie tea brand Bird & Blend Tea Co. to give away free samples and offer customers the chance to win a year’s supply of tea
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NewsCinemas to spotlight vital role of small-scale farmers
World Food Day takes place on 16 October, and IFAD has teamed up with the Global Cinema Advertising Association to highlight the importance of small-scale farmers in feeding the world
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NewsKapi Kapi launches organic banana programme
Initially available to retailers across the US and Canada, Kapi branded organic bananas will soon be shipped to Europe
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NewsCPMA releases final report following International Sustainability Summit
Report includes Sustainability Charter, a set of principles and strategic outcomes to guide industry in sustainability monitoring and reporting
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NewsOcean Network Express faces up to climate change challenge
In its latest annual sustainability report, Chief executive Jeremy Nixon reconfirms ”urgent need to address the growing implications of climate change”
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NewsConsumer group questions retail prices for fruit and veg
Cyprus Consumers’ Association cites government data to suggest margins on fresh produce prices are “unreasonably high”
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NewsDel Monte makes sustainability progress
The report highlights sustainability milestones, including an early achievement of SBTi-approved targets for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reductions
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NewsThermo King hails success of self-charging reefer trailer
Company says its recent trial wiith Spanish logistics operator Carreras offers good chance to cut emissions
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NewsSize matters as Greek kiwifruit exporters select markets
Larger fruit sizes last season encouraged Greek suppliers to focus more on markets outside Europe, with North and South America increasingly a target
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NewsLidl urges Danish government to remove VAT on fruit and veg
Investigation by Denmark’s Treasury suggests tax reduction would boost fresh produce sales, something the retailer agrees with
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NewsAgroponiente recognised for sustainability impact
Company receives awards from two suppliers for carbon footprint reduction at Fruit Attraction
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NewsAI will “supercharge” agricultural efficiency
GlobalData says Artificial Intelligence will make farming more efficient and reduce the sector’s environmental impact
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NewsFlorette partners with nutritionist to boost awareness of women’s health
The salad brand aims to encourage more dialogue on women’s health, as one in six admit that men often aren’t involved in the conversations
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NewsZespri urges Sydney families to avoid fast food
Kiwifruit company’s new SunGold campaign offers parents in Sydney way to promote healthy eating to their children
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NewsBASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software
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NewsIndustry agrees to develop global standard for compostable fruit stickers
Representatives from fresh produce business and composting organisations welcome ‘unprecedented’ agreement to secure sustainable future for fresh produce labels
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NewsPest problems for Spanish peppers
Outbreak of tobacco thrips is affecting the quality, volume and cost of pepper production in Almería, according to grower co-op Ejidomar