All Sustainability articles – Page 279
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ArticleSoil Association criticises GM trial
The UK's Soil Association has questioned the sense in the new GM potato trials being undertaken in Norfolk
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ArticleWorld Cup teams offset emissions
Through Soil & More's compost project, many teams at this month's World Cup aim to offset their carbon emissions
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ArticleAmsterdam summit tackles sustainability
The Sustainable Foods Summit will look at key issues relating to sustainability in the food industry when it convenes on 10-11 June
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ArticleDole stresses green commitment
Dole has created an office of corporate responsibility and sustainability to highlight its environmental commitment
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The Greenery tests green trailers
The Greenery has unveiled new aerodynamic trailers which could cut fuel consumption in the delivery of fresh produce.
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ArticleThe Greenery aims to cut fuel consumption
New streamlined panels on company's fresh produce trucks set to be trialled over coming months in bid to reduce emissions
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European ministers meet on sustainability
Seven European countries have been asked to co-operate closely in the field of sustainable food when they meet in the Hague next month.
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ArticleUK water footprint attacked
An alliance of UK engineering bodies has warned that the UK’s reliance on water embedded in imported food is exacerbating water shortages in other countries.
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ArticleAsh impact on food safety investigated
The volcanic eruption in Iceland has prompted the EFSA to take a close look at the possible ramifications for food and livestock
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ArticleWinn-Dixie introduces reusable bags
Retailer becomes first in the US south-east to offer lifetime bags with Microban antibacterial protection technology
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ArticleGreenery launches sustainability initiative
New scheme allows growers achieving sustainable performances to apply Nature Counts endorsement to fresh produce packaging
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ArticleEarthcycle celebrates Earth Day
Illinois retailer Sunset Foods to offer fresh produce in Earthcycle's compostable packaging as part of green campaign
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Delegates devise research roadmap
Last week’s Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development brought together an international community of 1,000 scientists, farmers and policy-makers to forge new ways to end famine and poverty globally.
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ACP call on EU for biofuel action
Representatives of ACP countries have called on the EU to aid producer countries in the use of biofuels to ensure food security.
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NFU urges on VI amid regulation fears
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is reminding farmers and growers that they have until the end of March to complete their Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) as it battles to avoid regulation and get behind The Voluntary Initiative.
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Waste regulations cut farm costs
New waste regulations set to come into force next month will see farmers and growers potentially saving more than £4 million in potential costs.
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Environment campaign receives boost
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has learned that 89 per cent of farmers with Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) applications due to run out in July are indicating they will renew giving a boost to the Campaign for the Farmed Environment.
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ArticleChinese drought remains unbroken
Southern China’s worst drought in decades is threatening the country’s largest horticultural regions
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Ethics advice toolkit launched
The Food Ethics Council has launched a toolkit to help food businesses get to grips with issues relating to the origin of food, introducing key ideas in ethics and providing a framework for decision-making.
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ArticleDole lowers water use in banana packing
Group introduces energy-efficient New Millennium Packing System to its Standard Fruit de Costa Rica banana operation