All Environment articles – Page 16
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El Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities
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2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
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Reforestation “would protect Mediterranean agriculture”, conference hears
Climate expert tells CGC event that planting more trees in coastal areas would improve soil quality and help regulate rainfall patterns
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‘SFS must be achievable,’ says NFU Cymru
The Welsh Government’s new sustainable farming scheme (SFS) proposals must be open to all, says Welsh farmers’ union
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Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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Wrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
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Water-saving technology makes splash at Interpoma
Twelfth edition of apple-focused trade fair brings issue of water conservation to the fore with its Interpoma Awards
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‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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BGI-Sanya and KeyGene collaborate on spatial transcriptomics
The main aim of the collaboration is to be able to quickly identify lead genes associated with important crop traits in order to develop crops with durable resistance
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Fyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
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Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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‘Protect environmental rewards,’ urges Soil Association
Watering down farm support would be an alarming betrayal of nature, farmers and public health, warns Soil Association
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123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
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UK grower future bleak, warns NFU
Growers fear for future as rising costs and workforce shortages impact horticulture sector, NFU warns
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Infarm targets net zero future
Vertical farming company has announced its science-based targets as part of a commitment to changing food systems for good
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Morocco continues bold UK export push
Government earmarks agriculture as top priority for the country’s development over the next 10 years, with particular focus on fresh produce exports to Britain
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Kaplanis focused on upholding quality image
Costs are rising throughout the sector, while consumer budgets are plummeting, but top standards remain non-negotiable at Greece’s Kaplanis Fruits
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Canopy, an apple variety to rival Granny?
New variety Canopy from the IFO breeding programme is seen by its French breeders, Dalival, as an alternative to Granny in the green apple market
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Fairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
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Fairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk