Sustainability news archive – Page 28
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Sunkist keeps consumers in mind
Citrus group says it understands the importance of providing consumers with accessible and nutritious options
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EU to bow to chemical industry
A key element of the EU’s Green Deal could be dropped, as leaked document points to climbdown on hazardous chemicals ban
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Fenacle endorses stricter enforcement of living wage
Union welcomes calls to establish Official Living Wage Compliance Verification for banana sector workers
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Tree cover target could be an SFS deal-breaker, says NFU Cymru
Welsh farming union responds with concern to Senedd statement on tree cover in latest Sustainable Farming Scheme plans
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Southern Biorefinery wins UAL award for best start-up
The project transforms agricultural waste from greenhouses into bioplastic
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Arrigoni leads the way in independent water test
Study conducted in France found that the Prisma shading range reduced watering needs by up to 50 per cent
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Copefrut publishes first sustainability report
Report sets out various milestones achieved by the company in spite of the tough global economic climate
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It’s Bio stresses importance of organic
As the effects of climate change are increasingly being felt, organic agriculture can play a key role in limiting the impact, according to the It’s Bio project
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British strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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Sustainable investments boost Saudi agriculture
Investments to support modern technologies and promote sustainable development are boosting the Kingdom’s agricultural sector
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Lineage Logistics joins hackathon to tackle food waste
Event brings together entrepreneurs, students, NGOs and supply chain leaders to uncover new solutions to the problem
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RootWave to launch first eWeeder
UK electrical weed control firm RootWave on track to unveil tractor-powered machine for orchards and vineyards next year
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Eden seeks Ecovelex approval
If authorised, Eden’s new seed treatment could help UK farmers safely repel birds and protect crop yields
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Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
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European Green Deal needs attention from African producers
CropLife South Africa executive warns producers to prepare for the new European Union Green Deal
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Fruiterers’ cycle ride raises over £21k for City Harvest
Team of seven from Worshipful Company of Fruiterers raises funds for London food rescue charity with testing cycle ride around Isle of Wight
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‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Soil Association optimistic about future UK organic sales thanks to food’s sustainable credentials
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Government and industry welcome labour review
Both Defra and the NFU respond positively to the publication of John Shropshire’s independent review of labour shortages in the food supply chain
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Tenderstem and Action Against Hunger support families facing food poverty
Partnership supports social supermarkets in UK and Spain as well as a project to help Kenyans set up kitchen gardens and build resilience to climate shocks
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IGD to scale up work with young people following labour shortages review
Grocery industry charity says it will accelerate its work to attract next generation into food sector, stressing responsibility to build a talent pipeline for the future