All Sustainability articles – Page 265
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ArticleWild pollinator decline top concern
New studies show the decline in wild pollinators could be an even greater threat to yields than the loss of honeybees
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ArticleWhale death linked to produce packaging
Plastic waste could have caused the death of a sperm whale which was discovered on Spain's south coast
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ArticleUrban agriculture hits new heights
A week after the conclusion of the second Urban Agriculture Summit in Sweden, the Staay Food Group won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for its City Farming concept. Is the industry now ready to embrace transformative solutions to the world’s food supply problem?
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ArticleFirst strawberries sold at REO
The West Flanders auction has just sold its first strawberries of the season, and expectations are high for a further increase in volumes this year
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ArticleKazakhstani wasps introduced in New Zealand
After four years of research, the wasp has been released to protect the region’s orchards from codling moth
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ArticleCity Farming wins FLIA 2013
Netherlands-based firm's custom greenhouses with LED lighting take top prize at Fruit Logistica
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ArticleRewe extends green label to fresh produce
German retailer confirms it wants to extend its sustainability brand Pro Planet to fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePurfresh launches Total Active Environment
New monitoring solution helps create, control and monitor optimal fresh produce transportation environment
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ArticleMaersk urges climate action
European Commission is urged to ensure the enforcement of existing legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers
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ArticleSpanish imports on the increase
Fepex reports that fruit and vegetable imports between January and November grew in volume terms but fell in value
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ArticleDole resolves environmental lawsuit
Multinational 'amicably resolves' lawsuit claiming it misrepresented its commitment to the environment in Guatemala
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ArticleUN urges people to buy "funny fruit"
New campaign aims to cut food waste, improve sustainability of supply and make public better appreciate value of food
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ArticleBiobest launches Flying Doctors
Belgium-based biological protection group utilises bumblebees to help prevent the spread of mould and diseases
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ArticleHalf of all food goes to waste
UK organisation reports that each year 2bn tonnes of food never gets eaten
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ArticleGales hit Nelson fruit crops
High winds over the past few weeks have taken the shine off Nelson’s apple and pear crop in New Zealand’s south
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Searching for sustainable solutions
Food Tank will try to fix the world's "broken" food system, alleviating hunger and obesity at the same time
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ArticleVLAM to unveil new concept
Belgium's Flandria quality label will be highlighted with a new slogan and promotional materials at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleSweden hosts Urban Agriculture Summit
Linköping puts itself on fresh produce map with three-day event covering long-term improvements to global food supply
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ArticleChinese vegetable prices spike
Vegetable prices are on the rise in China as the run of record cold weather continues across the country
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ArticleCalifornian citrus avoids frost issues
Citrus crops in California’s San Joaquin Valley have faced less frost pressure this season and dodged any significant damage