All Environment articles – Page 54
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ArticleWaste Knot diverts surplus pumpkins to Pasta Evangelists
Wonky gourds are being used in special pasta menu with aim of inspiring consumers not to waste the flesh from their Halloween pumpkins
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ArticleCAP reforms “insufficient”
The European organic movement has warned that only proper incentives and support for farmers to adapt their systems will be capable of averting environmental catastrophe
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ArticleInsect project plan for reject produce
New £5.9m initiative could bring carbon-friendly method of turning waste produce into animal feed
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ArticleRegenerative ag group names coalition
Group of organisations will develop models to measure the impact and benefits of regenerative farming systems
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PodcastsFruitbox: How to slow climate change by eating bananas
Mike Port of Port International talks about adding value to a market still very much under pressure from supermarket pricing
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ArticleMPs reject Ag Bill amendment
Attempts by the House of Lords to enshrine high food safety standards in British law have been rejected by MPs
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ArticleTesco launches rail reefer service from Spain
Transfesa Logistics will transport fruit and veg from Valencia to UK as retailer looks to shift more of its distribution network from road to rail
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ArticleJaguar continues its 'clean' citrus project
Dutch company says it will source more oranges from Egypt that have not been treated with chemicals after harvesting
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa launches BanaBag
Smurfit Kappa has extended its range of sustainable packaging solutions with the launch of the 100 per cent recyclable BanaBag
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière shows commitment
Covid-19 has failed to distract France’s Compagnie Fruitière from its goal of boosting organic production and shifting to an agroecological approach, says CSR manager Paul Bouzon
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ArticleCarrefour ditches bioplastic bags
The French retailer is ridding its stores of bioplastic bags for loose produce and replacing them with recyclable and reusable alternatives
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ArticleHarvest London invests in state-of-the-art vertical farm
New facility in Leyton is vertical producer’s second site in north London and the latest construction project by booming tech firm CambridgeHOK
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ArticleEuropean sector reviews challenges
Freshfel Europe and AREFLH explore primary challenges facing the European fresh fruit and vegetables sector at online Joint 2020 Annual Event
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ArticleBOM declares La Niña active
Wet spring and summer ahead for northern and eastern Australia, with increased chances of cyclones and flooding in summer
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ArticlePink Lady predicts promising campaign
Pink Lady Europe has high hopes for the coming apple campaign, which is set to be backed up by TV advertisements in 12 countries
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ArticleUK named ‘exemplar’ in food waste reduction
Champions 12.3 says UK is leading by example in efforts to halve food waste, but Dave Lewis calls on companies and countries to do more
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ArticleSolar flair
Unreliable electricity supply and an abundance of natural resources drives use of sun power in South African fruit sector
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ArticleRiverford excels in ethical assessment
Riverford becomes second highest-scoring B Corp food business after its first assessment by the social and environmental certification body
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ArticleOTC Organics alert to Covid threat
Since overcoming the initial logistical issues caused by Covid-19, Netherlands-based OTC Organics has kept in daily contact with its growers and suppliers
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ArticleTotal Exotics sheds light on CO2 efforts
Company says installation of 1,400 solar panels at its Bleiswijk facility will reduce carbon footprint by a quarter