All Environment articles – Page 31
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Cities should grow their own produce, says report
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change publishes 10-point plan advising cities to increase food resilience by growing their own fruit and veg
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Azura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions
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IFOAM calls for “holistic approach” on carbon
IFOAM Organics Europe urges EU to recognise the multiple environmental benefits of organics and adopt a systemic approach to carbon farming
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Net-zero production gets £1m research funding boost
Six sustainable horticulture projects receive funding from Growing Kent & Medway for projects to boost resilience to climate change, improve pest and disease resistance, and increase crops’ nutritional value
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Biobest invests in Poland’s Biopartner
Convinced of the potential of the crop protection market in Poland, Belgium’s Biobest has taken a controlling share of distributor Biopartner
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M&S campaign celebrates UK farmers
M&S Food showcases best of British farming with return of Fresh Market Update campaign
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FNSEA urges Macron to act on food sovereignty
France’s main farming union has called on president Emmanuel Macron to prioritise food sovereignty and sustainability following his re-election
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Syrians struggle with soaring prices
Typical Ramadan staples such as dates are currently unaffordable for millions of Syrians due to an ongoing economic crisis
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Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative launched by association and members
Freshfel has reacted to a growing need for a standardised environmental footprint methodology for the fresh produce sector
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Lidl backs scheme to boost biodiversity
GlobalGAP audit is first standard to foster plant and animal life around Europe's fruit and vegetable production
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New logo for Global Plant Genetics
Fruit breeder's rebranded identity will convey global reach and commitment to environmental improvement
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FruitFul-Berries picks CO2 Correct
The Netherlands-based berry supplier is taking the CO2 Correct approach to increasing sustainability and raising awareness
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Shift to online impacts footprints
Consultancy Scala has urged businesses to consider the effect of the growth of eCommerce on their carbon footprints and to take action
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Berry Gardens in vertical farming trial with JFC
Soft fruit co-op to pilot vertical strawberry production at Jones Food Company’s R&D centre in bid to supply British strawberries year round
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Bayer highlights grower support
Faced by unprecedented challenges, today’s growers need the tools to deliver on consumer, regulatory and ecological demands, says Bayer
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CO2 Correct presents Live Impact Calculator
The CO2 correction initiative is at Fruit Logistica for the first time this week with a device offering insights into the impact of various fruits and vegetables
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Puffin makes major climate pledge
Welsh supplier signs up to SBTi, committing to reduce emissions by 46 per cent by 2030
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Late frost threatens French crops
Fruit crops throughout France were struck by a severe frost this weekend, with temperatures in some regions falling below -7 degrees
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Concerns over UK plastic tax
The UK is set to follow the EU with a plastic packaging tax, but are businesses prepared and does the tax go far enough?
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MedFEL gives floor to experts
MedFEL returns to Perpignan at the end of April for a two-day exhibition and a conference focused on the big sustainability issues