All Environment articles – Page 72
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Chilean avo growers hit back at drought claims
Exporters have travelled to Europe to challenge claims made in the Guardian their industry has caused a drought
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Co-op buzzing over bee project results
Supermarket reveals results of Enviro-Map data showing its farmer suppliers' progress in supporting pollinators
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Halophytic veg growing in UAE
The new ICBA project sees salt-loving vegetables as the answer to water shortages and food insecurity in the UAE
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Climate change threat to veg
A study focusing on the impact of climate change on leafy greens, vegetables and legumes has highlighted the severe threat posed to yields if no action is taken
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Bees ‘help protect berry crops’
New crop protection method involves bumblebees and a natural fungus, making it suitable for organic production
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Pink Lady continues growth
Despite the tough trading environment and the company’s focus on CSR commitments, Pink Lady apples have recorded strong sales this season
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Rugby fans going veggie says Twickenham chef
Thomas Rhodes, executive chef at England's national stadium has seen a jump in demand for veggie and vegan options
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Aldi buys more surfeit crops
Suppliers are getting a helping hand from the retailer who are buying excess crop following the NFU's Fruit and Veg pledge
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Waitrose uses packaging made of tomato plants
The new eco-trays are made from tomato vines mixed with recycled cardboard
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Tesco closer to 'closed packaging loop'
The retailer is reaching out to the government to help build national recycling infrastructure across the UK
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Two new sites added to LEAF lineup
NIAB EMR is designated a LEAF Innovation Centre, while Blackbird Farming becomes a Demonstration Farm
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M&S looking at zero-emission cold transport
The retailer has partnered tech firm Dearman to phase out diesel refrigeration units and cut CO2 emissions by 95 per cent
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UK supermarkets join national plastic pledge
Retailers have agreed to voluntary plastic reduction targets in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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Growcom slams Australian state government
The Queensland government have recommended the passing of unchanged vegetation management laws
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French organics boom faces upscale challenges
Shoppers in France remain hungry for organic produce, but gaining market share against larger suppliers remains difficult
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Irish students target single-use plastic
Plastic packaging on fruit and veg at SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco should be removed or made recyclable, petition states
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"Lift public trust in food with radical transparency"
New report on traceability suggests shoppers will want real-time information on their smartphone about food
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Dubai targets plastic waste
The Emirate is seeking to address its plastic waste problem, segregating waste at source and promoting recycling and reuse, but awareness remains low
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LEAF appoints new assurance manager
Sue Whittington arrives at the green benchmarking group from NSF Certification having previously worked in the horticulture industry
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Sterile fruit fly release in South Australia
The “attractive” sterile fruit flies have been officially released after a successful trial in March