All Sustainability articles – Page 134
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleJaguar signs deal to supply climate-neutral oranges
Two of the Netherlands’ biggest foodservice buyers sign landmark sourcing agreement designed to protect environment
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ArticlePumpkin shortages predicted
Essex grower Foxes Farm says its yield is down by a quarter to a third this year and expects to see “some kind of shortage”
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ArticleOrganics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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ArticlePinKids supports FareShare with ‘Share the Wow’ campaign
On-pack campaign communicates that by purchasing the kids’ lunchbox favourite shoppers are helping Pink Lady donate more apples to redistribution charity
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ArticleAdrian Scripps ‘expects to have enough labour’ for apple season
James Simpson, managing director of Adrian Scripps, tells FPJ how the major Kentish apple producer is innovating in the face of big challenges this season
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ArticleSainsbury’s axes ‘best before’ dates on more fruit and veg
A further round of fresh produce will see date labels removed in an attempt to clamp down on food waste in the home
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ArticleClimate change pushes berry production boundaries
North American berry companies test out Canadian growing conditions in response to climate and cost challenges
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions named Indoor Farming Company of the Year
The vertical farming firm has picked up the Company of the Year award at the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards
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ArticleStrella launches AQM platform for retailers
Company claims the platform can reduce shrink in apples by 51 per cent and improve quality and consumer experience five-fold
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ArticleAbu Dhabi to host 2022 WUWM conference
Event will focus on how to make global food supply chains more resilient and sustainable
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ArticleChilean prunes set sustainability standard
New protocol to raise sustainability across industry and add value to exports
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ArticleLidl pledges to help UK farmers with heat-affected harvest
Lidl GB has promised to find ways to accommodate ’stunted crops’ within existing lines to prevent food waste
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ArticleSysco to cut transport emissions with electric fleet
US foodservice giant Sysco is piloting a fleet of electric vehicles to deliver to UK customers of its British Brakes and SSG businesses
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ArticleNew IG International joint venture
Indian importer partners with Palogix International in agriculture harvesting and storage bin venture
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PodcastsFruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleAldi commits to more sustainable banana price
German discounter says the banana prices it pays to its suppliers will be fairer and more accurately reflect sustainable production costs
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ArticleEgypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
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ArticleBio-Chain project to develop greener solutions for Chinese vegetables
Spain’s Kimitec teams up with Yunong and BAAFS to design sustainable solutions for broccoli, lettuce and Chinese cabbage