All Sustainability articles – Page 211
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ArticleHalophytic veg growing in UAE
The new ICBA project sees salt-loving vegetables as the answer to water shortages and food insecurity in the UAE
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ArticleVBT flags progress on sustainability
The Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives has released its third sustainability report laying out the successes of the Responsibly Fresh label
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ArticleThe Greenery backs sustainable soft fruit
Dutch marketer teams up with BayerCropScience to develop 'future-proof' supply of redcurrants and blueberries
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ArticleClimate change threat to veg
A study focusing on the impact of climate change on leafy greens, vegetables and legumes has highlighted the severe threat posed to yields if no action is taken
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ArticleBees ‘help protect berry crops’
New crop protection method involves bumblebees and a natural fungus, making it suitable for organic production
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ArticleTesco stocks green lemons after citrus shortage
A short Spanish season with South Africa's crop starting later meant the retailer lifted specifications to meet demand
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ArticleAldi buys more surfeit crops
Suppliers are getting a helping hand from the retailer who are buying excess crop following the NFU's Fruit and Veg pledge
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ArticleMighty mites
Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems emerged from an unlikely source, growing into one of the world’s largest natural pesticide companies, but still faces obstacles in its bid to create ‘healthy and resilient societies’
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ArticleBrakes gives plastic the boot
The supplier becomes the first major foodservice wholesaler to reveal plastic reduction strategy
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ArticleWaitrose uses packaging made of tomato plants
The new eco-trays are made from tomato vines mixed with recycled cardboard
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ArticleIrrigation project assists Tunisians
The World Bank has launched a new project to address irrigation deficiencies in Tunisia, with investment sought from the private sector
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ArticleOne Banana on climate change mission
Sustainable banana grower-shipper is stepping up its efforts to accelerate climate change action in Guatemala
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ArticleCarrefour aims to tackle packaging
The French retail giant has made a major commitment to move away from disposable packaging as part of its “food transition for all” campaign
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ArticleEosta wins royal prize
Dutch group recognised for sustainable entrepreneurship as it lands King William I prize
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AnalysisCan we turn the fashion trade green?
Dresses made from mushrooms or leather made from fruit waste could be part of a more circular economy, says WUR
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ArticleWhite asparagus uncovered
A new report put together by Rabobank looks at the production of white asparagus in the Netherlands
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ArticlePolymer Logistics trials new plastic pallets with Asda
Lightweight pallets last longer and reduce delivery and return miles, according to logistics packaging firm
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ArticleOlifants River asks water questions
Unless more ways are found to store water in Olifants River the fruit and table grape sectors will suffer
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit leads water initiative
UK importer teams up with South African growers to host a unique workshop in the country to explore water vulnerability risk
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ArticleTesco to bin 'Best Before' dates
The retailer cited confusion over the label's meaning possibly causing unnecessary food waste as behind the move