Sustainability news archive – Page 206
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Japan radiation fears may boost NZ exports
Vegetable exports from New Zealand to Japan and other Asian markets may rise as buyers shun Japanese products over radiation fears
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Tesco Lotus goes green
Tesco Lotus is planning to open its first South East Asian zero-carbon store in Thailand
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Contamination woes continue for Japan
As Japan's nuclear crisis enters into its third week there are reports from the country food contamination will continue to increase
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Migros most trusted on ecology
In Switzerland, retailer Migros inspires the most confidence on environmental issues, according to a recent Reader's Digest poll
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Dole presents sustainability initiatives
Produce giant uses occasion of Costa Rica business forum attended by Al Gore to discuss its best practices in the Central American country
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ECPA recognises World Water Day
Association highlights importance of freshwater and its sustainable management in future fresh produce production
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Industry can help meet sustainable targets
Fresh Produce Consortium welcomes new report on sustainable development and poverty eradication
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Veg growers defend greenhouses
At SIA in Paris, French vegetable producers have been seeking to give greenhouse production a better name
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Spanish slam Moroccan Plan Vert
Valencian producer association Ava-Asaja has called into question Morocco's environmentally friendly production plan
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Spanish slam Moroccan Plan Vert
As Morocco raises it profile and commitment to increasing exports to the UK through its link up with IFE, London, Spanish grower groups are questioning its environmental credentials.
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Zespri welcomes Maersk plan
Shipping line says it will implement low sulphur emissions programme at all nine of the New Zealand ports in which it operates
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Industry assists earthquake recovery effort
New Zealand’s agriculture industry is lending a hand to recovery efforts following last week’s Christchurch earthquake
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Rain takes toll on Australian stonefruit
It has been a trying season for stonefruit growers in the Australian state of Victoria, with heavy rains spoiling crops and killing trees in the region
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NZ apples avoid hail damage
A hailstorm on Sunday has not caused any significant damage to New Zealand’s apple crop, according to peak body
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Zespri donates to Christchurch earthquake appeal
The New Zealand kiwifruit industry is getting behind the relief effort to support those affected by the Christchurch earthquake
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Chile outlines ‘carbon zero’ project
Country signs up to scheme which it says will “offset” the carbon footprint created by Chile’s Fruit Logistica presence
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Warm welcome for Co-op ethical plan
The UK retailer's decision to step up its ethical programme has been enthusiastically greeted by the Fairtrade Foundation
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Dole focuses on water footprint
Multinational launches new water efficiency drive in bid to reduce environmental impact of its fresh produce sourcing operations
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UK government slammed on organics
The Soil Association has released a new report critical of the UK government's lack of support for organics
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Dutch link up with South Africa in supply chain innovation
Wageningen University & Research Centre in the Netherlands is working with South African IT consultancy Ikhaya, Dutch importer Smeding and buyer group Sligo on a new sustainable fruit trading system that has seen the first shipment of grapes arrive at Rotterdam this week.