All Sustainability articles – Page 20
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NewsTropic secures US$105mn to scale gene-edited banana production
Company plans to scale production of climate-resilient and non-browning varieties, with commercial launches due in 2027
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NewsFruits de Ponent commits to greener energy
Catalan cooperative announces creation of Rural Energy Community
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NewsVeganic launches Veganic Food Care Programme
Programme integrates IPM and advance soil health strategies for a more sustainable farming model
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CommentGrowing systems ‘must work with water variability rather than against it’
Ahead of World Water Day on 22 March, AH Worth’s farms director Katie Ford explains how the veg producer is reducing its exposure to water risks by building diversity and resilience into its production methods
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NewsNFU meets Defra to discuss impacts of Middle East conflict on UK food sector
Union president Tom Bradshaw stresses need for greater price visibility and access to natural gas for horticultural production
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Podcasts‘Some fruit supply chains may no longer be viable’
Reefer shipping expert and former Maersk Line executive Thomas Eskesen explains what conflict in the Middle East means for the fresh produce business
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NewsLidl aims to cut food waste by 70 per cent
Individuals will be able to help redistribute food surplus from Lidl stores as the discounter announces it is accelerating food waste reduction plan
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CommentCathy Burns urges Congress to boost US produce consumption
IFPA chief executive champions policies that increase fruit and vegetable consumption while supporting domestic growers
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NewsChildren eat more fruit and veg after outdoor activity
New research from Aldi has highlighted a seasonal drop off in fresh produce consumption during winter as children spend more time indoors
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PodcastsThe Middle East, resilience and the future of UK fresh produce
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina is joined by Tom Joyce and the NFU’s Martin Emmett to discuss current and future challenges.
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FeaturesExotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Top-down health messaging is less of a priority for European marketers of exotics, with the focus being on innovation and helping consumers discover the tastes and uses of lesser known fruits
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NewsChilean trial seeks to grow grapes with half the amount of water
First crop picked has been sent for post-harvest testing to assess fruit quality
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NewsDP World launches carbon inset trial in Belgium, Portugal and Sweden
Logistics group rolls out automatic carbon credits for qualifying ocean freight customers in three European markets
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AdvertorialSlow down the ripening process of your crops with Vidre+
Vidre+ offers a simple, sticker-based solution to extend fresh produce shelf-life
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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NewsSingapore to invest S$70mn to boost local farm output
Second instalment of the Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support projects that increase capacity and capability in local production
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NewsFood Waste Action Week shows how people can ‘make food go further’
Survey highlights economic and environmental benefits of avoiding food waste, with average UK household of four wasting £200 worth so far in 2026
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NewsAgraya celebrates women shaping the future of farming
In the UN’s International Year of the Woman Farmer, Agraya reflects on the challenges that women face across global value chains
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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NewsEntries open for Carbon Farmer of the Year
The Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC competition is looking to identify and reward a pioneering farm business that is working to reduce emissions, use new technology or inspire others