All Sustainability articles – Page 236
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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
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ArticleMorrisons reveals food waste stats for first time
Retailer joins Tesco and Sainsbury’s in publishing figures as it steps up efforts to drive down waste
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ArticleCo-op launches fresh food redistribution scheme
Food Share scheme will see products taken off shelf earlier so they can be redistributed to charities while still in date
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ArticleNew label helps shoppers dodge plastic
‘Trust mark’ will show consumers which products have plastic packaging to help them seek more sustainable alternatives
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Article15 years of growth for LEAF Marque
The sustainable farming group unveiled their education arm LEAF Education on their 15th anniversary
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ArticleMorrisons funds ‘community fridge’ project
Injection of £45,000 will allow charity to double its fridge network, helping to redistribute surplus food and fight food waste
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ArticleTesco to launch plant-based steak
Product which ‘smells, tastes and bites’ like the real thing to be stocked at 400 stores from 21 May