All Sustainability articles – Page 271
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ArticleAgrexco’s avocados go green
As the Israeli exporter prepares for the new avocado season, the company is highlighting its environmentally friendly approach to production
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”
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Water footprint to benefit NZ
The Royal Society of New Zealand has released a discussion paper this week that suggests water sustainability will be unavoidable and using a water footprint on labelling will benefit New Zealand exports.
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ArticleChiquita continues on green path
The US banana giant has announced the addition of new refrigeration units designed to reduce the company's environmental impact
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ArticleSarkozy assuages fears over carbon tax
France is set to introduce a new carbon tax from 2010, but president Sarkozy says the tax will not overburden the agricultural sector
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ArticleNew bee report alarms UK organisations
Several organisations in the UK have demanded the suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides after a new report on their impact on bees
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ArticlePomona focuses on sustainable development
Pomona says that the creation of a new post dedicated to sustainable development illustrates the importance that it attaches to this issue
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ArticlePesticide approach to water agreed
The Environment Agency and key sponsors of the industry-led Voluntary Initiative (VI) have agreed a partnership approach to implementing the pesticide aspects of the Water Framework Directive.
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ArticleCo-op launches waste events
The Co-operative Group has launched a UK-wide series of Watch your Waste events to help tackle the growing problem of household food waste.
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ArticleMastronardi hailed for green initiatives
Canada's environment minister lavished praise on Mastronardi Produce following a visit to the company's facilities last week
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ArticleAuthorities discussing French crisis
As France’s fruit and vegetables sector continues to suffer its worst crisis for many years, proposals are currently being thrashed out to try to tackle the problem
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ArticleWatermelons may be biofuel answer
Watermelons have been thrust forward as the latest option in the continuing search for efficient biofuels.
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Consumer conscience continues to grow
More than half of all shoppers would like to know more about the environmental impact of food and grocery products, while the retailers are making significant steps in dealing with related issues, according to new research from IGD.
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ArticleHoneybee deaths continue
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) has confirmed worrying trends in the state of the UK’s honeybee population.
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ArticleUK food production needs 'radical rethink'
The country must look closely at production and environmental factors when planning out future strategies for food sustainability
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Slingsby introduces low-carbon range
Workplace equipment provider, Slingsby, is now supplying a range of new products that are specifically designed to help businesses and organsations reduce their carbon footprints.
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ArticleNZ to launch kiwifruit carbon study
A project to measure carbon emissions in New Zealand kiwifruit orchards aims to give the country a greener image in overseas markets
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ArticleVegetables urged for drought areas
Drought-stricken Indian states have been advised to move from grain production to quick-growing horticulture
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New waste efficiency advice available
Food and drink manufacturers could identify savings of as much as 40 per cent on total waste costs by following a new step-by-step guide to conducting an on-site resource efficiency review, according to sustainable business experts Envirowise.
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ArticleTyphoon Morakot hits Taiwan crops
Taiwan’s agricultural sector has taken a beating from Typhoon Morakot, but imports may fill shortages