All Sustainability articles – Page 63
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NewsJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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NewsPromising new fungicide discovered by UC Davis biologists
Chemical ebselen found to help prevent fungal infections in a range of crops
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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NewsColombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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NewsNFU Cymru meets new Welsh leader
Welsh farming union set out industry concerns to Wales’ new first minister and cabinet secretary
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NewsNew AMC loan supports sustainable farming investments
Finance group offers new product to help farmers fund greener on-farm investments
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NewsFood waste action plans developed for horticulture industry
National and industry-specific plans to tackle waste have been collaboratively developed by End Food Waste Australia
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NewsTrader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
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NewsAldi extends meal support over Easter
The supermarket is set to donate over 500,000 meals during school holidays to help struggling communities
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NewsSoil Association delivers data for more sustainable food
Soil Association Exchange facilitates shift to more sustainable food procurement for public sector, it says
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Keynote interview – What happens when the next crisis hits?
Steve Alaerts of Foodcareplus Logistics sat down with Fruitnet’s Michael Barker at the Logistics Hub to discuss improving the resilience of international fresh produce supply chains
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NewsHigh costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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NewsRed Tractor axes Greener Farms Commitment
The food and drink assurance scheme is ditching its sustainability module after NFU backlash
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NewsIGD highlights risks to UK food system
Institute of Grocery Distribution publishes new report outlining long-term risks to a resilient UK food system
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsEuropean supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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NewsBritish farmers plan London protest
Farmers plan to drive tractors to Westminster on Monday in protest against food policy
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NewsCut tax on fruit and veg to boost consumer health, says report
New research based on consumer survey in seven countries suggests governments can do more to help people meet WHO’s recommended daily intake
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NewsSouth African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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NewsRAU to screen ‘Six Inches of Soil’
Royal Agricultural University to show ground-breaking documentary spot-lighting soil health and regenerative farming