All Environment articles – Page 2
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ArticleAvocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
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ArticleZespri Zag Innovation Fund kicks off second year with mission to propel a sustainable future
Fund calls for innovators to find solutions that drive meaningful decarbonisation and enhance orchard productivity
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ArticleWaitrose unveils £500k fund to help farmers towards net zero
Cash will help the retailer’s British suppliers invest in low-carbon projects
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NewsDole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
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ArticleConsumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
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ArticleRainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
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ArticleUK consumers want more action on plastic packaging reduction
According to research from specialist polymer manufacturer Aquapak, consumers would like to see bolder steps from UK retailers and brands on reducing plastic packaging
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ArticleEU Commission aims to simplify rules on sustainability
The European Commission’s proposed Omnibus Simplification Package would slash the number of businesses impacted by regulations like the CSRD and EU Taxonomy
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ArticleBumblebee project wins first LEAF Caroline Drummond scholarship
Initiative aims to form the first bumblebee-focused farmer cluster groups in the UK
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FeaturesFruitnet Tomato Congress looks ahead to 2030
Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November 2025, with a focus on the future of the tomato business, examining the category’s continuing response to the changing climate, labour issues and evolving consumer demands
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ArticleYamaha launches agriculture arm with the acquisition of Robotics Plus and The Yield
Acquisition follows years of strategic investment into the businesses by Yamaha
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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ArticleUzbekistan sees potential for tomato growth in Europe
As European buyers look to diversify their supplies of tomatoes, Exim Agro’s Yorkin Inamov believes Uzbekistan has an opportunity to grow its share of the market in the coming years
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NewsBiosecurity NZ investigates after second Auckland fruit fly found
KVH alerts New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry to second trap find in Auckland suburbs since start of year
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NewsDel Monte named SEAL Business Sustainability winner once more
Group recognised for achieving reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal
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AdvertorialOrganic farming: challenges and perspectives
What rules apply to organic fruit production in the EU, and how are organic labels used to communicate with consumers?
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NewsFedemco takes to Berlin stage to spotlight wooden performance
Packaging federation tells Fruit Logistica audience that lightweight, wooden packaging is most sustainable material for fresh produce
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ArticleNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsBASF launches precision farming tool for fresh produce
The ‘Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies’ will first be made available to grape growers in 2025, following BASF’s acquisition of Italian agritech firm Horta in 2022
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ArticleNuffield Australia opens applications for its 2026 scholarships
Successful recipients to be announced at the Nuffield Australia National Conference in September