All Sustainability articles – Page 249
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ArticleG’s sends flush of wonky icebergs to Tesco
Excess of small iceberg lettuces will be saved from going to waste despite difficult growing conditions
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ArticleEustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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ArticleBrassicas struggle under Lincolnshire drought
Growers are ‘not at panic stage yet’ but say crops will struggle without forecasted showers at the end of this week
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ArticleICA expands laser branding into melon and squash
Positive consumer reaction has prompted ICA to make laser branding permanent practice on some organic products
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ArticleRonnie Bartlett launches children’s book series
‘Sammy and Sally Have a Picnic’ is the third in a series aimed at encouraging children to recycle and eat healthily
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ArticleCarrefour debuts rooftop farms
The scheme, which is being rolled out across France, includes plans for 100ha of urban production in Paris by 2020
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ArticleBritish salad growers ‘open to export’
UK salad growers say they could export to US firms currently struggling with droughts in role reversal after Spanish floods
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ArticleTotal Produce invests in green fleet
Fresh produce giant partners with Gallager Brother Haulage to convert lorries to Bio LPG Autogas for distribution of Grá brand
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ArticleApple growers ‘despondent’ after frosts hit crops
English topfruit growers are facing heavy crop losses after orchards were hit by frosts and temperatures below freezing
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ArticleHarris Farm backs #banthebag
New South Wales greengrocer Harris Farm Market has partnered with Clean Up Australia to reduce plastic bag use
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ArticleSavéol launches eco-friendly tomato range
French producer’s Nature range of pesticide-free tomatoes is sold in 100 per cent recyclable packaging
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ArticleMichoacán ramps up fight on illegal avo plantings
The state is reclassifying forestland that has been deliberately destroyed as protected natural areas
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ArticleEdeka premiers WWF-branded citrus
Sustainably-grown citrus bearing the world famous panda logo has gone on sale at Edeka stores for the first time
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ArticleNew growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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ArticleAdvances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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ArticleAussie retailers back cyclone-affected growers
Aussie Farmers Direct and Coles are raising funds to assist growers hit by Tropical Cyclone Debbie
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleMurcia protests over water crisis
A demonstration on Wednesday will highlight the impact of water shortages on the region’s horticulture
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ArticlePetition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift