All Sustainability articles – Page 197
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Sainsbury’s named UK’s greenest supermarket
Retailer emits fewer greenhouse gases than any of its competitors, whereas Iceland and discounters have work to do
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Lidl to trial £1.50 'Too Good to Waste' boxes
Discounter becomes first supermarket to sell mixed boxes of cut-price, less visually appealing produce in move to drive down waste in store
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LEAF appoints experienced business developer
Environmental standards body brings in Clare Mike from Kanes Foods in bid to spread sustainable practice in food and farming
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Gove pledges drought support
Defra secretary Michael Gove calls for increased flexibility to help drought-hit farmers in the UK, but the NFU urges efforts to also address market volatility
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British berries using less energy this year
New packaging upgrades on Berry Gardens' machinery mean UK berries are more environmentally friendly
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Albert Heijn: wild about potato sustainability
The Dutch retail chain is working with suppliers and environmental groups to boost biodiversity in the Netherlands
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Coveris in packaging pledge
Company launches Pack Positive sustainability strategy in line with UK Plastics Pact
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Suffolk set for 17ha greenhouse complex
First building will begin production of vine tomatoes in December as part of £30 million project
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Plastic wrap used on half of fresh produce
New survey by British Growers Association will track the industry's packaging trends amid increased scrutiny of plastic
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Audio: Vertical farming really is a revolution
Monsanto's Bruno Libbrecht explains the implications of new production techniques for consumers and growers all over the world
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Cool Port lands BREEAM certificate
The Kloosterboer-run coldstore in Rotterdam has been awarded 'outstanding' BREEAM certification
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Indian state bans plastic packaging
The state of Maharashtra issued a ban on plastic packaging resulting in the closure of over 500 manufacturing units
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South Africa considers water future
Workshop by leading UK importer considers initiatives measuring water sustainability risks in South Africa
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Soft-fruit grower launches as LEAF demo farm
Berry business recognised for environmental standards will showcase Integrated Farm Management to other growers
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New toolkit to help improve soil health
Resources gathered in GREATsoils project include online guides with practical advice from growers on testing and improving soil health
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New school veg campaign kicks off
ProVeg UK are offering a range of experts to help introduce more plant-based meals into school kitchens
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Organic push for UAE farmers
UAE farmers are being encouraged to diversify local production with organics and various fruits to boost sustainability and food security
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Iceland trials paper carrier bags
Retailer explores whether customers are willing to switch to 10p paper bags as it steps up war on plastic
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Alarm-fitted fruit bowl could cut waste
Device that alerts you when contents are about to go out of date will be turned into a product by major UK food retailer
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"Major risk" that UK will fail agri-emissions targets
The latest Committee on Climate Change report stated more needs to be done in agriculture to reduce greenhouse gases