Sustainability news archive – Page 102
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ArticleSanta Elena sees rise in organic banana acreage
The region’s climate and soil makes it ideal for the cultivation of organic bananas
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ArticleVertical farming ‘at a crossroads’
Building the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets, say speakers ahead of Agri-TechE event
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ArticleOF&G hails organic prospects
Organic body's CEO Roger Kerr says report showing double-digit sales growth underlines renewed interest in the sector
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ArticleUnifrutti Group buys Spanish veg firm Dimifruit
Company says more and more buyers want access to environmentally sustainable sources of production
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ArticleCamellia settlement includes local projects
Following alleged abuses at businesses in Camellia’s Kenyan and Malawian operations, a settlement has been reached that involves a number of local initiatives
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ArticleBerry Gardens makes green gains
Raft of environmental measures are bearing fruit at new packhouse, with solar energy system saving over 250 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date
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ArticleDole’s bananas get new sustainable wrap
Updated packaging for Dole New Zealand’s Bobby Bananas set to reduce plastic destined for landfill
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ArticleGulf can benefit from Israeli tech
Improving relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain bode well for international trade in agriculture and agri-tech
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ArticleCFL panel explores future of food retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail still has “a long way to run”, but online, automation and big data are the trends to watch, say panellists
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ArticleTechnology secret to success at Ocado
Ocado’s high-tech model benefits customers and the business’ bottom line, says CEO Mel Smith
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ArticleGreens of Soham embarks on eco strategy
Fenland grower rolls out host of new environmental measures, aiming to significantly reduce its impact on the planet and collaborate with customers on carbon offsetting
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ArticleSupport the trade with our free poster!
Eurofruit's February front cover sends a message of support to everyone in the fresh produce business
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ArticleUK organic market sees sales soar
UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years, at 12.6 per cent, latest report reveals
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett charged over sludge pollution
Potato producer donates £14,000 to Norfolk Rivers Trust to make amends for negligent pollution of local stream
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ArticleRobotic pollination trials to start in Aus
Trials of artificial pollination technology to start in Australian almond orchards, as growers struggle with declining bee population
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ArticleGoatham’s installs major solar array
Green investment will reduce the UK’s largest topfruit producer’s carbon emissions by almost 300 tonnes a year
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ArticleThe good citizen
Fresca Group chief executive Martyn Fletcher talks to Luisa Cheshire about the direction of the business, and his vision for its future
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ArticlePink Lady launches Valentine’s promo at Co-op
On-pack promotion gives shoppers opportunity to win a luxury spa break, with 24,000 apples also being donated to FareShare
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ArticlePandemic drives up Fairtrade demand
Demand for Fairtrade grows during pandemic as more UK shoppers make ethical choices, says Fairtrade Foundation ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight
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ArticleKiwifruit still represents a sound investment
Despite big challenges, many of Italy’s kiwifruit suppliers are managing to navigate a safe path to the international market