All Environment articles – Page 28
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ArticleKakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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ArticleNew funding for protein crops
George Eustice announces £12.5m fund that could boost pea and bean production
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ArticleInterpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector
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ArticleHoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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ArticleInfarm opens major vertical farm in Bedford
New facility is one of Europe’s largest with capacity to produce up to 20 million plants a year for UK retail and restaurant customers
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ArticleSeeka releases first sustainability report
Company outlines initiatives and targets to measure its sustainability performance and initiatives to respond to climate change
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ArticleAgroponiente slashes carbon footprint by 46 per cent in one year
Company said future savings likely to be higher now that it has switched completely to renewable energy sources
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ArticleWestfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation
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ArticleMorrisons’ tree advisors to help UK farmers
Initiative aims to boost sustainability in the supply chain without damaging business
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ArticleFestival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleBelgian royals visit BelOrta as berries hit peak
The King and Queen of Belgium gave berry growers a boost with a tour of the BelOrta cooperative’s site during the high season for berries
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External linkSpray-on coating could replace plastic shrink wrap
New material could provide eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap for products like avocados and cucumbers
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ArticleSustainability takes centre stage at Festival of Fresh
Agricutural consultant Hayley Campbell-Gibbons cut through the greenwashing at FPJ’s event on 8 June, while NFU energy director John Swain advised companies on how to navigate the current volatility in energy prices
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ArticleAreflh calls for collaboration in face of crises
The impacts of the geopolitical crisis and climate emergency can be better managed by working together, says Areflh
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ArticleIndian importer trials Eplì apples
Suri Agro Fresh becomes one of first Indian companies to import ‘eco-friendly’ apple brand from Italy
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ArticleEgypt maintains position as leading orange exporter
Despite major climatic challenges and rising costs, Egypt’s export strategy has helped the country to keep its place as the top global exporter of oranges
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ArticleFareShare wins Charity Award for Surplus with Purpose scheme
Redistribution charity wins 2022 Environment and Conservation Charity award for initiative that redistributes unsold but good-to-eat surplus produce from farms
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ArticleUAE’s Spinneys acts on single-use plastic and paper
The retailer has removed single-use plastic bags from its stores in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and single-use paper bags set to follow next month
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ArticleMixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector