All Sustainability articles – Page 94
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NewsNew tech predicts changes in consumer demand
Technology specialist Fresh4cast presents reliable means of ‘demand sensing’ that it says could change the way companies supply fresh produce
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NewsEcuador sets out stall as sustainable banana supplier
Ecuadorean Banana Cluster says commitment to living wage is enshrined in national law
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NewsSysco GB launches staff sustainability training
All colleagues will ultimately receive comprehensive training
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NewsWilson’s Country invests £2m in AD plant
New plant in County Armagh, Northern Ireland will provide 60 per cent of potato supplier’s annual electricity requirements
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NewsClimate and sustainability to take centre stage at Banana Time 2023
El Niño, labour relations and shared responsibility for sustainability will be major talking points at international convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador
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NewsPrecision irrigation company WiseConn expands into Europe
Company’s patented DropControl technology helps farmers improve water resource management and adapt to effects of climate change
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NewsFairmiles roundtable to agree steps for a fair transition to net zero
December meeting seeks to agree a path towards climate justice for airfreighted fresh produce
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CommentSupermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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NewsRecyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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NewsSunFed Produce signs up to social impact brand Thx!
Thx! said the partnership will enhance and expand its social impact and social responsibility programmes
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NewsTruval pears gaining in notoriety
Belgian Fruit Valley’s Conference pears, sold under the increasingly recognised Truval brand, are growing in popularity in the Chinese market
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NewsHalls launches Naked Avocado to tackle food waste
Each pack includes three skinless and destoned avocado halves and has a one-month refrigerated storage life thanks to HPP technology
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NewsAnecoop launches sustainability benchmark project
The new Sustainability Observatory will measure the social, economic and environmental impact of the group’s actions
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NewsVog revamps organic brand and pushes on with promotions
The South Tyrolean company made the most of its appearance at Fruit Attraction this week, as it looks to boost the value of the region’s apple production
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NewsNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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NewsFairtrade announces global award winners
The 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards recognise companies that drive sustainable growing and trading practices
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NewsFairtrade introduces Future of Bananas initiative
Organisation says there is a brighter future for banana plantation workers as it launches ‘game-changing’ new offer for traders and retailers
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NewsDole launches specialist organics division and brand
Group’s new Dole Organics division and GO Organic! consumer brand will be officially introduced at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid
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NewsDel Monte makes Miraculous annoucement
Group extends its collaboration with Miraculous as part of its new ’Kiwi Origin South Europe’ campaign
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NewsClimate issue shows importance of open markets
As French apple exporters buck the European trend for reduced volumes this season, Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres says unpredictable weather shows the need for open markets and increased trade