Sustainability news archive – Page 84
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ArticleRijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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ArticleWorld Citrus Organisation presents 2022-24 strategy
Organisation will look to strengthen the connection between stakeholders within the citrus community, increase consumption and enhance sustainability
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleTaiwan uses train stations for farms
Leafy greens are being grown in empty spaces in Taiwan’s metro stations
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ArticleOppy boosts Cotton Candy grape volumes
Group says it is excited to offer more of the Rainforest Alliance-certified variety that it sources from Brazil
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ArticleRobot Highways gathers momentum
Fred Searle reports on the latest progress in the Robot Highways project at Clock House Farm as Saga Robotics sees demand increase for its UVC treatment platform and prepares for the commercial launch of its IPM portfolio next year
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ArticleDel Monte to provide blockchain traceability solutions
Fresh produce group invests stake in tech startup Decapolis to provide end-to-end traceability for consumers
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ArticleRabobank offers positive outlook for blueberry business
The global blueberry industry is set for further growth, according to a new RaboResearch report
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ArticleFreshfel defends fresh produce sector competitiveness
Association meets with deputy minister of agriculture Jiří Šír to review a wide range of topics relevant to the fruit and vegetable industry
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ArticleMaersk launches Spain-UK rail service
New rail product from Spain to UK aims to ease supply chain bottlenecks for temperature sensitive cargo like fruits and vegetables
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ArticleRobotics project aims for ‘step change’ in productivity of berry harvesting
AI method models worker skills and farm needs in bid to transport fruit from pickers to packing stations more quickly and cost-effectively
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ArticleThe Natural Fruit Company acquires NaturGreen
NaturGreen, a specialist in bioinclusive agriculture, will boost TNFC’s supply of sustainably grown citrus
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ArticlePort of Dover closes in on green status
Port of Dover sails closer to becoming UK’s first Green Shipping Corridor, UK transport secretary reveals
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ArticleCucurbit grower joins Syngenta ahead of open days
Firth Produce grower Annice Firth joins Syngenta’s technical sales team ahead of innovation centre open days on 12-13 October
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ArticleBerryWorld grower scoops FPC gong
Sustainable berry business Tasker Partnership wins UK Grower of the Year at FPC Awards
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ArticleAM Fresh expands into Asia
Global fresh food specialist buys majority stake in Asia-based Fruit-X to create Fresh Fruit-X
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ArticleHelping cool climate growers adapt
New Australian research project aims to help growers in cool climate regions manage the effects of climate change
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ArticleFyffes helps fight food loss
Group partners with food charities as it focuses on improving access to healthy nutrition
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ArticleOverseas farmers “could carry cost of weaker pound”, warns Fairtrade
Fairtrade Foundation raises concerns that sharp currency devaluation will result in costs being passed on to struggling producers and consumers, as well as derailing sustainability efforts
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ArticleInterko expands global footprint
Thanks to recent innovations aimed at overcoming global supply and energy challenges the company is finding new customers worldwide