Sustainability news archive – Page 128
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ArticleAsda trials “sustainable” store
In a bid to reduce single-use plastics in its stores, Asda is trialling a new “sustainability” concept, offering refill stations and loose produce
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ArticleGreenyard's surplus carrots to create 80,000 meals
New packing line exclusively for FareShare was built thanks to FareShare's "Surplus with Purpose Fund"
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Article"Insect damage can boost nutrition of crops"
Scientists in the US find strawberry crops subjected to leaf wounding before harvest had higher levels of antioxidants
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ArticleDe Groot in Liquidseal co-op
Agreement will see De Groot utilise chem-free post harvest products with citrus imports
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ArticleLucy MacLennan named CEO at ORC
Nuffield scholar and former Sainsbury's, M&S and Kettle Produce executive takes the reins at the organic body
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ArticleCitromax boosts organic lemon offer
The company consolidates position as world’s biggest organic lemon producer
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ArticlePartnerships extend season
Ghana’s YO Amankwah & Sons has forged a partnership with farmers in Côte d’Ivoire to enlarge the window for its pineapple and mango exports
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ArticleAgri development students visit Rutland farm
Charity takes scholarship students from Africa and Asia on first farm visit of year to learn about conservation work and building a robust business
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ArticleChiquita tackles food waste
Group aims to ensure none of its bananas go to waste with handy tips for consumers
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ArticleObeikan gives Food Fellows a helping hand
MDF packaging specialist has designed a new sustainable display unit to showcase the range
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Article"Plastic alternatives could be worse for environment"
Supermarket representatives tell Green Alliance they are risking the environment by rushing to ditch plastics
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ArticleFyffes hits pallet milestone
Fresh produce group achieves 100 per cent use of recycled pallets in the transportation of melons
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ArticleBerry Gardens installs state-of-the-art solar array
The 3,614-panel installation at growers’ co-op’s new site is one of largest optimised systems of its kind in UK
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ArticleNew Gousto packaging will help halve plastic use
Meal kit provider expects to honour its 50 per cent reduction pledge in 2020, having already cut plastic use by more than 100 tonnes in 2019
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ArticlePlanet Organic moves into delivery
Retailer teams up with delivery service Supper as it looks to make its offer more widely available
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ArticleAustralian bushfires take a toll
Parts of Australia’s fresh produce industry are feeling the effects of the bushfires raging across the country
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ArticleCo-op launches new plant-based vegan range
The retailer follows supermarket trends in ramping up vegan ranges to keep pace with consumer demand
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ArticleForward thinking at OTC
Group has been preparing for the future, investing in personnel, a new ERP system and holding discussions on packaging
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ArticleRetailers reducing plastic packaging use
UK Plastics Pact report reveals 3,400 tonnes of plastic packaging already removed from fresh produce
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ArticleAvocados empowering women in Kenya
Karakuta aims to make Juja famous for avocados, which it believes can transform the lives of women in the country