Sustainability news archive – Page 16
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ArticleGaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
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ArticleRajpol makes a strong start to the apple season
The 2023/24 campaign has begun in earnest for one of Poland’s leading grower-exporters, with early sales positive and overseas markets receptive
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ArticleNew tech puts veg supplier Nordic Greens on fast track to growth
One of Scandinavia’s leading vegetable suppliers says the recent addition of a Newtec high-speed packing line has helped it to become more sustainable and more efficient
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ArticleGlobalGAP places water under the microscope at Fruit Logistica
The GlobalGAP panel discussion at Fruit Logistica in Berlin will focus on the important topic of water and its responsible use
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ArticleHoogstraten prepared for challenging times in tomatoes
Energy prices may have improved since last year, but the threat of ToBRFV and the search for resistant varieties that deliver on organoleptic qualities remain a challenge
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ArticleDeliver 5-a-day to schools, Soil Association urges PM
Give kids access to fresh produce and stop ultra-processed foods hijacking their taste buds, campaigners warn Rishi Sunak in open letter
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ArticleThx! Dreams programme now fully certified
Thx! Dreams and Letis announce a strategic collaboration to ensure quality and transparency in fulfilling the dreams of rural workers
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ArticleSanLucar receives sustainable business award
Prize reflects company’s “tireless commitment to sustainability in its daily business”
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ArticleProduce Plus Summer out now
Sustainability takes centre stage as one of the key issues influencing the fresh produce industry, plus category spotlights on summer favourites stonefruit, mangoes and cherries
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NewsMaersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel
The first of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order will enter service on the Europe-Asia string in February
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ArticleDutch raspberry grower installs European fruit industry’s largest solar panel system
Europe’s largest collection of so-called ‘fruitvoltaic’ panels protects plants and allows light to reach them, as well as generating lots of energy
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ArticleLebanon prepares for European opportunities
Lebanese exporters are showing real ambition in Europe, aiming to respond to the particular needs of the market in spite of the severe economic and political trials at home
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ArticleQUT to enhance exotic mushroom output
Australian exotic and native mushroom production to receive technological boost from Queensland University of Technology project
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NewsFyffes’ Honduran melon subsidiary receives social responsibility seal
Fundahrse awards the Socially Responsible Company Seal to Sol Group for the second consecutive year for its commitment to SRC and worker wellbeing
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NewsDole Costa Rica wins social responsibility awards
Company receives AmCham Grand Winner Award for efforts that support its workforce and wellbeing in Costa Rica
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ArticleEarth & Wheat launches wonky Christmas veg box
Supplier pledges to donate four meals to FareShare for every box sold
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ArticleTake soil as seriously as air and water to protect food supply, MPs urge
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee publishes findings to its inquiry into soil health and urges government to take action
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ArticleSoil Association calls on govt to ‘save our soils’ following EFRA inquiry
The organics charity says urgent action is needed to improve degrading UK soil and preserve food production, and urges Brits to get involved in World Soil Day
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NewsShipping CEOs join forces on decarbonisation
Industry leaders offer a united view at COP28 on the concrete regulatory measures needed to create the investment conditions critical to accelerating the industry’s green transition
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ArticlePetition set for Parliament
Public pressure mounts on supermarkets as more than 100,000 signatories back Riverford’s ’Get Fair About Farming’ campaign