All Sustainability articles – Page 56
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NewsRijk Zwaan beefs up berry breeding business
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
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NewsNew Zealand government assists UK farmers in new campaign
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
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NewsSignificant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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NewsLeaf extends its reach to Eastern Ghats
Indian agricultural company aims to foster sustainable livelihoods for 5m smallholder farmers
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NewsAldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
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NewsNew online platform launched to market surplus fresh produce
Ample Marketplace supports UK growers to make the most of their crop and tackle food waste
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NewsSicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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NewsCooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaboration
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
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NewsProduction in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsGreek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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NewsCopefrut releases second Sustainability Report
Highlights include achieving the first carbon-neutral fruit in South America
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NewsFairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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NewsSuperplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
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NewsMelons Australia research project highlights health credentials
Project with Foodiq identifies health benefits associated with melon category’s broad spectrum of colours
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NewsBrakes rewarded for sustainability training programme
Foodservice supplier wins Footprint Award for training programme to help customers become more sustainable
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NewsSanLucar wins environmental impact award in Tunisia
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
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NewsKalfresh supports healthy eating campaign to promote consumption
Queensland carrot grower targets families with lunchbox-friendly snack range of pre-cut and shredded carrots
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NewsZespri launches global healthy eating campaign in Japan
Initiative is focused on improving health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh produce every day