Sustainability news archive – Page 9
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ArticleNew Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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CommentDoes your business have a Quality Culture or a Tick-Box Culture?
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate sets out the tangible differences between the two approaches with a view to helping fresh produce companies improve their auditing operations
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ArticleBonnysa targets Europe’s growing papaya market
The company is positioning itself as a supplier of sustainable, high-quality and competitively priced papayas for the European market
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CommentIlip director questions EU packaging policy
Roberto Zanichelli, business development and marketing director at Ilip, offers his insights into the changing dynamics of the fresh produce packaging business
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ArticleMcCain Foods pushes regenerative farming practices
The global potato grower and frozen chip manufacturer highlights latest strides in fulfilling sustainable farming commitments
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ArticleCapital Agro sees growing sustainability trend
Mohamed Wafaey, managing director and deputy chairman of Capital Agro, a leading Egyptian exporter of citrus and other fruits, talks about the growing importance of sustainability for the company
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ArticleStePacPPC upgrades packaging to improve mushroom shelf-life
Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms
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NewsOrganics Europe reminds MEPs of “unsuitability” of PEF tool for agri-food
The Green Claims Directive is seen as an important step in the EU food system’s green transition, but the organic movement warns the use of the Product Environmental Footprint will ”open the door to greenwashing”
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CommentIs the UK eco-conscious grocery market really growing?
Richard Clark of market analyst MrQual Research delves into data it has gathered on the factors that are important to UK shoppers when buying fruit and vegetables
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ArticleNFU and AHDB to commission farm assurance review
The time is right for a joint review to determine whether current assurance schemes are fit for purpose, say farming organisations
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CommentComment: Six essential steps towards sustainability
Any company that wants to secure its future must integrate sustainability into its business plan. But that’s easier said than done, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsChristmas box proves a cracker for Earth & Wheat
Wonky veg supplier enjoys year-on-year sales surge of more than 100 per cent for its festive box
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ArticleSpread increases cut lettuce shelf-life with new Techno Fresh method
First large-scale salad processing plant implementing Techno Fresh method under construction in Japan
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ArticleEuropean berry consumers feel the heat from Morocco
Unprecedented summer heat in Morocco delayed plantings of raspberries and strawberries last year, contributing to shortages and price rises on the European market this season
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NewsThe watermelon aiming to Exceed expectations at Fruit Logistica
The new Exceed watermelon from Staay Food Group and Hazera has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
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NewsCity Harvest could double daily output thanks to depot expansion
New mezzanine floor at food redistributor’s depot will allow it to process an additional 60,000 meals a day and respond to escalating food poverty
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PodcastsFruitbox 99 · Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
Chris speaks with Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale on confronting environmental challenges
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ArticleGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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ArticleSpar Slovenia removes single-use plastic bags
Retailer is first in Slovenia to phase out the bags from all of its fresh produce departments
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ArticleIFCO launches "game-changing" reusable plastic pallet
Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility