All Environment articles – Page 11
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ArticleGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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ArticleSpar Slovenia removes single-use plastic bags
Retailer is first in Slovenia to phase out the bags from all of its fresh produce departments
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NewsRSPB report reveals rising demand for ‘nature-friendly’ farming
Research shows how RSPB’s Fair to Nature certification can help growers, food businesses and consumers to “restore the balance of nature in farming” – and benefit from that
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Companies 2024 out now
FPJ’s industry bible reveals the biggest and most dynamic companies in UK fresh produce in our comprehensive guide to the sector’s business performance
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ArticleGaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
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ArticleFreshippo shares climate resilience measures at COP28
Freshippo presented its climate resilience approach during the COP28 China Corner’s Side Event
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ArticleCroptide to launch commercial pilots following seed funding raise
Croptide, a Hawke’s Bay startup has launched a series of commercial pilots following a NZ$4.25m funding raise
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ArticleTake soil as seriously as air and water to protect food supply, MPs urge
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee publishes findings to its inquiry into soil health and urges government to take action
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ArticleSoil Association calls on govt to ‘save our soils’ following EFRA inquiry
The organics charity says urgent action is needed to improve degrading UK soil and preserve food production, and urges Brits to get involved in World Soil Day
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ArticleFairmiles calls for science-based net-zero guidelines
The climate justice initiative says net zero guidelines for airfreight are vital to protect market access for developing world producers
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ArticleFresh Direct cuts plastic waste
Foodservice supplier switches to new paper berry packs to cut 50 tonnes of plastic waste each year
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ArticlePackaging 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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ArticleZespri 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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ArticleEuropean 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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ArticleReport 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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ArticleItalian 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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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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ArticleClimate target revision for hort businesses
NFU Energy and NFU secure changes to challenging efficiency targets