All Sustainability articles – Page 70
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NewsZespri on track to deliver strong returns
Sales momentum carries over from strong start to season, putting kiwifruit marketer on course to deliver increased per-hectare returns across all categories
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NewsWildfire was ‘sad moment’ for Greek veg production
One organic farm is understood to have been completely destroyed as a result of the enormous fire which spread across East Attica last week
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NewsWorldwide Fruit sets out climate action targets in sustainability report
Fruit supplier aims to reduce carbon emissions with a range of initiatives from water to packaging
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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NewsColombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
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NewsNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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NewsVertical farming ‘greener than first thought’, study finds
Vertical farming could save land and reduce climate change impact of growing crops, researchers reveal
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NewsFoodbank distributes record number or meals with help from South Australian Produce Market
Fresh produce donations to Foodbank SA & NT have grown from 100 tonnes a year to 2,000 tonnes powered by 13-year partnership
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NewsNFU highlights importance of self-sufficiency in UK food sector
Farmers’ union wants support to boost the nation’s health, climate resilience and economic growth
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NewsDefra minister backs FareShare manifesto
Daniel Zeichner praises FareShare’s commitment to fighting food waste but says his government must tackle food poverty
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NewsWSTFA forecasts a return to normal volumes for 2024 Washington apple crop
Forecast expects increase in organic apples and new varieties including Cosmic Crisp
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NewsHelp us protect citrus industry from mosquitos, Spanish group tells EU
’Public health must prevail over absurd and senseless political ideologies,’ says president of agricultural association Asaja Murcia
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NewsGreek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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NewsIFPA to host second round of Australasian sustainability summits
Programme includes keynote address from IFPA VP of sustainability, Tamara Muruetagoiena, an update from Zespri’s executive officer for sustainability, Rachel Depree, and insights from NAVI Co Global CEO Gilad Sadan
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NewsCost of living drives down UK children’s fruit consumption
New survey from FareShare finds that a third of children are eating less fruit than a year ago
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NewsWarsaw to host GlobalGAP Summit
First event of its kind since 2018 will welcome industry leaders to the Polish city on 10-12 September this year
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NewsNCGM trader Rushton’s lands sustainability certification
Restaurant supplier says it wants to ensure its operations “exceed environmental standards”
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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NewsEast-West Seed’s sales increased last year
The group’s annual review highlights a 6 per cent increase in sales with growth in emerging markets of Africa and Latin America