All Sustainability articles – Page 36
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NewsFairtrade International releases Annual Report
Report showcases the organisation’s progress despite uncertain economic conditions, climate change and geopolitical risks
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News‘Outdated and misleading’: Ecuador banana exporters refute Global Rights Report
Leading grower and exporter associations issue formal response, arguing report overlooks country’s recent progress
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CommentComment: Ecuador’s banana industry rejects report on workers’ rights
In a letter addressed to Fruitnet, industry leaders defend labour standards and point to recent social progress
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NewsIFPA warning over Environmental Working Group report
Association urges ”shift from fear to facts” on produce in response to EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
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NewsDefra budget cut by 2.7 per cent at Spending Review
AI, energy and R&D among the winners at Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, while overall funding at Defra will be cut back
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NewsEWG releases new Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Guide shows that almost 60 per cent of the ‘Clean Fifteen’ products are free from harmful pesticide
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AnalysisBritish consumers “confused” by packaging recycling
Research by Aquapak shows that consumers are unsure despite the introduction of extended producer responsibility
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NewsEU deal ‘won’t begin until 2027’, says NFU president
In a wide-ranging interview on stage at Festival of Fresh, Tom Bradshaw covered trade deals, PO funding, energy costs and how food and farming policies will affect fresh produce
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NewsSlovenian company targets year-round lettuce supply
Panvita’s collaboration with Rijk Zwaan is set to produce its first crop this month, as demand for local, 12-month supply continues to grow
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NewsMorrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network reveals big emissions cut
Supermarket is working closely with farmer suppliers to reduce their impact
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News‘Berries should be fun’: Angus Soft Fruits launches brand refresh
Significant investment and theatrical marketing strategy behind Good Natured Berries aims to ‘shake up the berry aisle with joyful shelf appeal’
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NewsAkorn launches natural cucumber coating
Edible cucumber coating ”could spell end to single-use plastic wraps” on supermarket shelves
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NewsBanana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
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NewsNGO tells Chiquita: ‘return to Panama and reinstate workers’
Global Labor Justice accuses company of historic violations and being in breach of international conventions on labour rights
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NewsColes awards A$3.5mn to Australian growers
Eleven small and medium-sized Australian businesses receive grants from latest round of Coles Nurture Fund
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NewsIFPA ANZ announce partnership with The Wiggles
The children’s entertainers join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg
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AdvertorialEnza Zaden UK celebrates 40 years
From its humble beginnings on the south coast of England in 1985, the breeding company looks back at how it has grown to become a trusted partner to growers across the UK
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CommentMAF Industries redefines process water
In the US, MAF Industries is demonstrating that process water is a resource to be harnessed for superior fruit quality, reduced waste and enhanced shelf life, with open days planned for 11-12 June in Wenatchee, Washington
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FeaturesStannuco shows benefits of automation in aubergines
Belgian aubergine producer Stannuco’s automated greenhouse is the result of more than a decade of observation, experience and learning, according to owner Steven Van Nuffelen
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NewsHorticulture Awards for Excellence finalists announced
Winners to be announced at Hort Connections Gala Dinner of 6 June