All Sustainability articles – Page 53
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NewsDemand growing for ethical products, says Equifruit
Despite significant cost pressures and high inflation, banana supplier Equifruit says demand is on the rise for ethically sourced, sustainable products
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NewsDia fast-tracks waste reduction plan with new logistics model
The retailer says eight distribution hubs in Spain now guarantee the recycling or reuse of 95 per cent of any waste
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NewsAldi to cut CO2 with veg-oil-powered trucks
Aldi is converting more than 30 per cent of its HGVs to hydrotreated vegetable oil fuels
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NewsOrsero says it has prevented thousands of tonnes of food waste
Company says all of its European divisions will be involved in projects to prevent loss and waste by 2025
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NewsTrade comes together at Summit in Chile
Joint Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica business meet-up in Santiago on 22 October provides engaging content and networking opportunities
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NewsJHI receives £2.4m to fund research into lettuce breeding and vertical farming
Over £560,000 will go towards accelerating breeding for indoor lettuce, while more than £300,000 will fund new light pulsing tech in vertical farming
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NewsItalian industry leaders enjoy moment in spotlight at G7 meeting
Directors of CSO Italy, Fruitimprese and Assomela use opportunity to promote fresh produce business and raise awareness of major challenges
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NewsKent businesses awarded £200k to advance sustainable food innovation
Five of the six projects funded by Growing Kent & Medway could boost sustainability of fruit and veg production in the region
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes €120m for farmers hit by extreme weather
Following the recent floods across Europe caused by Storm Boris, the European Commission has promised financial aid to those farmers affected
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NewsFarmers face up to climate change challenges
Farmer Voice survey, conducted on behalf of Bayer, finds 75 per cent of growers are open to innovation to cope with climate change
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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NewsProduce Plus Spring out now
MOYA winner Kristie Emerson discusses Quke O’Qlock campaign, sustainability gets the spotlight, plus category features on avocados and salads
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NewsLess than a third of children can identify beetroot or courgette, survey shows
Research suggests growing fruit and veg at school could be best way to introduce children to a more varied diet
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NewsFrutura announces sustainability milestones
Agrícola Don Ricardo becomes first Frutura company to achieve B Corp Certification
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NewsLidl named best produce discounter at Fruitnet event
Retailer picks up consumer-voted award for eighth time and reaffirms commitment to local sourcing and organic fruit and veg
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NewsFyffes research highlights pineapple storage failings
More than 80 per cent of consumers fail to store pineapples correctly, eating them later than is optimal, the group finds
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NewsWorld’s largest vertical berry farm opens in the US
Plenty and Driscoll’s look forward to first harvest in early 2025 after highly advanced centre in Virginia begins production
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NewsUnitec back up and running after ‘sea of mud’ floods headquarters
Last week’s flood in Emilia-Romagna caused widespread disruption to the technology company’s entire production facility in Lugo
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NewsEU’s Green Deal an “opportunity” for Morocco
At a conference in Agadir on 20 September, Morocco’s minister of agriculture called the need for exporters to adapt to new sustainability challenges an “opportunity” rather than a constraint