All Sustainability articles – Page 240
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ArticleFirst Portuguese Elsanta land in the market
Sabores Púrpura now exporting the variety to Northern Europe from its farm in the Algarve
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ArticleSpace technology to cut agricultural waste
The satellite technology is designed to reduce nitrogen fertiliser usage by up to 40 per cent
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ArticleMorrisons hits 100,000 meals in FareShare donations
Retailer now donates surpluses from two packhouses and one distribution centre, with strong progress in potatoes and grapes
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ArticleTesco aims to create "closed loop" of packaging
Chief executive Dave Lewis told City Food Lecture that he is reaching out to the government to use car parks as recycling sites
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ArticleIt’s Fresh! hones in on banana sector
Research shows the technology doubles the green life of bananas and helps reduce waste
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ArticleEkoplaza unveils first plastic-free aisle
The Dutch supermarket chain has introduced the world's first plastic-free aisle in Amsterdam, as the war on plastic enters its next phase
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ArticleReport slams supermarkets for causing farm waste
Cosmetic standards, normalised overproduction, a failure to market seasonal produce and cancelled orders driving on-farm waste of 10-16 per cent, says green charity
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ArticleAMT Fruit hits 1m meal mark in FareShare donations
Over 1,700 charities have benefitted from Tesco supplier’s citrus since partnership with FareShare began in 2015
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ArticleSun World publishes first CSR report
Annual report will increase transparency and accountability by tracking progress if sustainability goals
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ArticleLandgard steps up collaboration with BVEO
German marketer to work more closely with PO association in future to support growers and make industry more sustainable
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ArticleDelays to Dutch peppers could squeeze supply
Adverse weather in Spain and the Netherlands could combine to bring repeat supply shortages in salad veg when supply switches
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ArticleObeikan outlines global expansion strategy
Valencia-based MDF specialist is riding the sustainability wave
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ArticleNew Tesco packaging to boost shelf life
Britain's largest retailer says their avocado packaging will improve shelf life by up to two days, helping to cut food waste.
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ArticleUnion slams Gove's new food council
GMB national officer says Michael Gove's new Food and Drink Sector Council will leave 'crumbs' for workers
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Article"New varieties can help solve issues we face"
Jamie Smith, from The James Hutton Institute, says that new pressures facing growers and retailers can be offset with smart farming and new varieties
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ArticleUsing ozone to boost shelf life
Berry Gardens have teamed up with tech firm Anacail to use ozone in their packaging for a longer shelf life and waste reduction
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ArticleAsda to scrap single-use plastic bags
Supermarket announces new plastic reduction strategy that will see 5p plastic bags phased out by end of 2018
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ArticleEosta issues call to arms
Leading organic importer and campaigner urges sector to meet challenge of UN Sustainable Development Goals on eve of Fruit Logistica 2018
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ArticleLevarht plans vertical salad farm for UAE
New centre to combine modern and traditional techniques, establishing sustainable supply of lettuce, babyleaf and herbs
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ArticleStart-up unveils satellite solution to over-fertilisation
Technology analyses plant health from space and allows farmers to modify fertiliser usage