All Sustainability articles – Page 72
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NewsAlliance Manchester Business School appoints Patrick Vizzone as honorary professor
Vizzone will be part of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at AMBS
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NewsLloyds Bank to provide over £25,000 to farmers for agroforestry projects
The loan aims to assist UK farmers in reducing ecological impact and improve environmental resilience
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NewsBAPL calls for plastic packaging taskforce
A new BAPL report into fresh-produce plastic-packaging highlights need for pan-industry approach
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NewsSustainable businesses using cutting-edge tech awarded £500k
The funding will be used to commercialise prototypes that detect diseases and control pests using robotics and AI
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NewsNew government’s agrichemical legislation ‘must better protect UK crops’
Ali Capper calls on the Chemicals Regulations Division to create new legislation on chemicals and pesticides that better protects future of UK crops
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NewsFrank Yiannas headlines 2024 International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
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PodcastsFruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
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NewsPrince de Bretagne: growers can be driving force in energy transition
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for major overhaul of new farming scheme
Wales’s administration must deliver genuine change to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, says NFU Cymru
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NewsTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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NewsMorrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
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NewsBayWa Global Produce makes progress on climate strategy
Ambitious new climate targets for the entire supply chain now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
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NewsFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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NewsGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsStrong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
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NewsNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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NewsBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions