Sustainability news archive – Page 64
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NewsFarming Fortnight returns for fifth year
LEAF Education’s annual online initiative to help schools spotlight British food and farming will run from 5-16 June
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PodcastsFruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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NewsBelOrta uses Einstein to promote smart snacking
The Belgian cooperative is hoping to bring out students’ “inner Einstein” during the exam period, depicting the scientific genius on its tomato shakers this month
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NewsVertical farming business Eider VF enters administration
Company that develops vertical farms producing leafy greens is up for sale just one year after £50m cash injection
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NewsConsumer support for Fairtrade “remains strong”
New research suggests that shoppers are staying loyal to Fairtrade products despite the the cost of living crisis
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NewsSustainable Foods Summit discusses green transition
This year’s conference will hear from growers making the transition to sustainable food production, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of “nature-positive” production
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NewsSuperplum rolls out new fresh lychee packs
Indian start-up unveils new pre-packed lychee to help reduce post-harvest waste
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NewsIBERS research centre joins LEAF Network
Welsh institute with a focus on food security becomes LEAF Innovation Centre to help the organisation develop more sustainable farming methods
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NewsAgroponiente Group moves to 100 per cent sustainable energy
Action is part of group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environment
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NewsFreshfel champions the true face of fresh produce
Association’s Annual Event in Brussels focused on building a fresh image for fruit and vegetables
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NewsLearning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
The banana industry must not repeat the mistakes of the past in its fight against TR4, warns Gert Kema
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NewsStickers in the spotlight
Duncan Jones, senior marketing manager at Sinclair, looks at navigating the complexities of sustainable fruit stickers.
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NewsItaly floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
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NewsAlbert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
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NewsLidl delivers pay hat-trick
Lidl store and warehouse workers receive third pay rise in 12 months
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NewsNew insect monitors listen out for bee activity in UK apple orchards
Insect tracking tech rolled out on three Kent apple orchards, providing real-time data on precious pollinator activity
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NewsAgrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
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NewsRiverford to become 100 per cent employee-owned
Founder Guy Singh-Watson to sell his remaining shares to the Riverford Trust but remain a co-owner
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NewsPhotos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
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NewsBAPL issues SOS to retailers
British apple growers appeal to UK supermarkets for support to return to profitability and stay in business