All Sustainability articles – Page 97
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NewsPackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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NewsLonger contracts and more price flexibility in potatoes
Potato suppliers report progress in customers’ support for growers but this has not prevented a sharp fall in production as growers fight to stay afloat
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NewsChile sets out competitiveness strategy at launch of Fruits from Chile brand
New brand is part of wide-reaching strategy to boost the competitiveness and growth of the Chilean fruit sector
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NewsNew Australian horticulture sustainability framework released
The 2023/24 Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Framework provides a roadmap for the horticulture sector
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NewsZespri creates US$2m fund to boost kiwifruit industry
Leading kiwifruit marketer’s new project ZAG will foster innovation and partnerships to achieve better sustainability and higher consumption
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NewsSupermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
UK retailers criticised for dragging their heels in the uptake of resistant varieties as growers search for solutions in fight against pallida
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NewsEU parliament kills off pesticides bill
Fepex welcomes move, saying the controversial legislation threatened food security within the bloc
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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NewsKitoZyme hails organic approval for KitoGreen
KitoGreen has been approved for use in organic agriculture by the European Commission, which the Belgian company calls a “significant advancement” for the sector
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NewsItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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NewsNFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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AnalysisItaly supports cable-car system for apples
The Italian government has backed Melinda’s unique plan to remove truck journeys between its Predaia packhouse and its mountain storage centre
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CommentGreenyard and Agriplace partnership demonstrates power of collaboration
Greenyard has turned to Agriplace to facilitate information sharing on quality, sustainability and social requirements and gain a better insight into its customer base, writes Michael MacFarlane, Agriplace account executive UK & IE
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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NewsOrganics event explores secrets of Danish success
EU-backed campaign Made in Nature brings experts together for discussion about the potential for new growth in organic fruit and veg demand
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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NewsIfco unveils 2023 ESG report
Thriving Through Circularity report highlights the progress the group has made throughout the past year
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NewsOrsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity