All Sustainability articles – Page 172
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ArticleAlmost half of UK veg grown to LEAF Marque Standard
Annual Global Impacts Report reveals that 43 per cent of domestic fruit and veg is now grown to LEAF Marque sustainability standards
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PodcastsFruitbox: Is fruit and veg packaging back in vogue?
In our latest podcast, Gary Ward analyses the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on attitudes to fruit and veg packaging
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ArticleApeel teams with Starr Ranch
Plant-derived technology will bring longer-lasting freshness to the company's organic apple offering
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ArticleAgro Merchants invests in greener energy
The company has partnered with Axpo Iberia to run its Iberian packhouses on green energy
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ArticleCity Harvest: ‘Please continue generosity beyond Covid-19’
London food charity calls for businesses to start donating whenever they can as coronavirus brings its invaluable work into sharp focus
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ArticleNic Jooste departs Jupiter Group
Company's business development manager and former Cool Fresh CSR director set to leave at the end of April
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ArticleCovid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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ArticleBiobest offers pollination aid
Biobest’s Multi-Hives can keep bumblebees safe from extreme cold and heat, making them ideal for pollinating covered cherry crops
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ArticleStorage key, says Janny MT
Long-term preservation can help reduce waste, boost freshness and quality and maximise value for growers during the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticlePink Lady aims to boost trust
Proximity, transparency and sharing are central in Pink Lady Europe's efforts to keep building trust with customers and growers
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ArticleSoil Association suspends fee increase
Organic certification body freezes rise in licensees' fee to help growers during coronavirus crisis
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Article"England faces droughts in 20 years"
Report from National Audit Office urges Defra to ramp up action on water control and saving measures
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleFresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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ArticleChilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close
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ArticleDecco moves with the times
Innovation brings more efficient postharvest solutions that are kinder to the environment and consumers
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleWrap gives guidance on measuring farm waste
New resources help producers collect data on how much fruit and veg is wasted on their farm
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ArticleChiquita celebrates women’s empowerment
Multinational sets out stall as equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding its women’s workers