Sustainability news archive – Page 204
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Carbon tax concerns Australian farmers
Australia’s newly announced carbon tax initiative has farmers concerned about flow-on costs from rising electricity prices
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Maersk joins World Ocean Council
Danish logistics group aims to support efforts to promote sustainable development and leadership in the industry
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Giumarra Agricom opens avo facility
Group has launched a new avocado packing facility in Ventura, California, to better service growers
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New Zealand investigates water footprints
Zespri and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry fund research into water footprint of green kiwifruit
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Zespri delivers sustainability update
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has researched its sustainability, but is still to enhance its business in key areas
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Costa Rica addresses pineapple concerns
Consumer disquiet prompts Costa Rican officials to focus on social and environmental issues within the pineapple sector
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Testa opens distribution center
Chicago-based produce company expects to cut water use by 40 per cent in new facility
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Solar power for Gloucester Marine Terminal
Largest rooftop solar power plant in the US will be built at New Jersey terminal
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Bolivia aims for food security
The Andean country is set to introduce a new law to ensure food security and protect the environment
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Dole hosts sustainability summit
Dole Food Company held a three-day sustainability summit in Costa Rica last weekend to demonstrate its commitment to the environment
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Vestas strikes Port of Sheerness deal
A huge deal between the Port of Sheerness’ owner and wind giant Vestas could considerably decrease fruit handling at the port.
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Priméale in water management drive
The French vegetable group is making investments in new treatment facilities, as it aims to become a pioneer in water management
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Antwerp offers environmental incentives
'Clean' ships will be rewarded with a tonnage due discount of 10 per cent at the Belgian port
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Soil Association welcomes red tape advice
Soil Association joins UK government in welcoming new report recommending ways to ease regulatory burdens on farmers
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Purfresh honours its customers
Three California-based fresh produce companies awarded 'Quality by Purfresh' seal
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Closures threatened for Filipino banana plantations
The fates of four Filipino banana plantations, charged with failing to comply with environmental regulations, are under review
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Sainsbury's reveals carbon reduction plan
Sainsbury's has launched its Carbon Academy to provide environmental training to 20,000 people by 2020.
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USDA to release pesticide data
US department of agriculture to release latest report on Pesticide Data Program by 19 May
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Exploding watermelons hit China
Watermelons in eastern China are exploding due to chemical overuse, reports the Associated Press
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New Zealand $10bn target boosted
The New Zealand horticulture industry has said new government funding for fresh water projects is a critical building block to help the sector reach its goal of becoming a $10 billion industry by 2020.