Sustainability news archive – Page 82
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ArticleFreshfel calls for harmonised packaging legislation
Webinar brings together fresh produce sustainability experts to discuss national packaging rules
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ArticleApeel unveils avocado ripeness scanner for consumers
Technology can evaluate ripeness and provide consumers with user-friendly information about when their avocado will be ready to eat
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ArticleBroadcaster Tom Heap hosts NFS debate
Sky News and BBC broadcaster Tom Heap to chair key environment debate at the National Fruit Show in Kent next week
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ArticleSaga Robotics eyes growth after £8.5m investment
Ground-breaking robotics firm plans UK and international expansion following fresh funding
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ArticleWestfalia avocados helping to protect biodiversity in Portugal
Through its ‘farming with nature’ project at its farm in Alcácer do Sal, the company ensures the area’s biodiverse habitat is preserved
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ArticleSyngenta shapes green bean future
Groups hosts an international delegation of more than 130 people in Compiegne, France, to craft the future of the green bean industry
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet
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Article£1m research project aims to find peat alternatives
Vitacress Herbs is partnering with the RHS and others in new five-year project
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ArticleHM Clause launches its first ToBRFV resistant tomato varieties
The company has developed a range of varieties with IR resistance for different segments
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ArticleAgroFresh named Champion of Board Diversity
Agtech company is recognised by The Forum of Executive Women for its work to enhance diversity and promote inclusion
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ArticleGreenFruit Avocados achieves organic certification at Colombian farms
Organic avocados now make up around half of the company’s Colombian Hass volume
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ArticleKarlsson Port lands banana role at Port International
He will head up the banana and organic segments as part of Port International’s management team
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ArticleWestfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards
Company hopes using insects and other natural control methods will contribute to its global target to enhance tree health and minimise the use of pesticides
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ArticleFairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
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ArticleMarlene ambassadors race for wellness, health and flavour
Cristina Mitre and Alma Obregón join the apple brand for Spain’s Carrera de la Mujer this autumn
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ArticleSpiderman and Hulk star for Jingold kiwifruit
Marvel characters including Iron Man, Thor and Spiderman are fronting European promotions of smaller sized Jingold kiwifruit for kids following a licensing agreement with Disney
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ArticleFairtrade growers demonstrate resilience
New study looks at the hardiness of Fairtrade producers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleNew app aims to boost F&V consumption among Spanish kids
SANI is the 5 A Day Association’s latest tool designed to promote healthy eating habits in schoolchildren
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ArticleThx! champions worker education with new scheme
Seeding Futures programme provides high quality educational support to workers and their families
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ArticleFreshfel Europe urges action as energy costs soar
Rocketing energy prices have prompted the European fresh produce association to call for action to mitigate the “far-reaching” impact on the fruit and vegetables sector