All Sustainability articles – Page 234
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ArticleReal tops organic with permaculture range
German hypermarket chain has developed a range of sustainably produced fruit and veg with Lehmann Natur
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ArticleClimate change worsens Syria crisis
Manmade global warming is exacerbating the situation in Syria, says study, deepening the drought and leading to mass displacement and regional tension
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ArticleCatering giant ‘adding more veg’ to popular dishes
Sodexo’s new Green & Lean menu pilot, developed with WWF, aims to increase nutrition and reduce environmental impact of school meals
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ArticleCarrefour rewards green suppliers
On the eve of the Paris climate talks, French retailer Carrefour has honoured ten of its suppliers for their efforts to tackle climate change
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ArticleSpecial report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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AnalysisOpinion: How to prepare for food security
Big data and GM could help the fresh produce industry face up to future challenges, says Cranfield University's Leon Terry
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ArticleParis climate talks ‘should prioritise agriculture’
Agriculture and food industry has a marginal place in upcoming climate talks despite its key role, lobbying body has said
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ArticleGlasshouse industry is lighting up
An Agri-Tech-funded project is creating LED lamps that can self-regulate light output according to the needs of a specific plant
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AnalysisRenewables: No longer fit for purpose?
The government’s decision to slash funding for Feed-in Tariffs has left the renewable energy sector reeling. Michael Barker asks whether the sustainability industry is still sustainable
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ArticleIreland steps up 'world-first' food sustainability bid
Origin Green is believed to be the world’s first sustainability programme for a country’s entire food and drink sector
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ArticleDefra faces budget cut under Osborne review
Environment department will close ‘low-value programmes’ to fund proposed average budget cut of up to 30 per cent
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ArticleWRAP report outlines future of UK food
Major report argues that new technology and data will be vital in changing the way food is produced
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ArticleDutch welcome sustainable choice
A new report from the Dutch government has revealed the extent to which the country’s consumers are embracing sustainable food options
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ArticleLEAF conference puts spotlight on health
Former EU chief scientific advisor Anne Glover gave the keynote address at LEAF’s annual conference, held yesterday in London
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ArticleUS growers oppose proposed pesticide ban
California citrus growers have dubbed a US government proposal to ban common pesticide chlorpyrifos "unfair"
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ArticleRenewables still viable despite cuts, says NFU
Green energy sector 'can cope' without incentives and is still a 'sensible' investment for growers, union has said
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ArticleSivanto moves closer to EU introduction
Bayer's insecticide handed a boost with European approval of flupyradifurone
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ArticlePowder-free figs head for Europe
Brazilian fig supplier Euroconte has responded to European importer demands for powder-free fruit that meets high social and environmental standards
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ArticleEosta recognised for entrepreneurship
The Dutch organics company has been put forward for the prestigious Horticultural Entrepreneurship Award for 2016
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ArticleScientists united on neonicotinoids
An analysis of all the evidence to date on neonicotinoids' effect on bee health has strengthened the scientific consensus against the insecticides