Sustainability news archive – Page 32
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Riverford to become 100 per cent employee-owned
Founder Guy Singh-Watson to sell his remaining shares to the Riverford Trust but remain a co-owner
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Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
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BAPL issues SOS to retailers
British apple growers appeal to UK supermarkets for support to return to profitability and stay in business
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Wooden revolution?
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
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Defra announces new funding for farmers to protect landscape
Up to 25 projects will support sustainable food production while working towards the government’s environment and climate ambitions
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Almaverde Bio sees benefits of organic “islands”
As it opens its 50th organic branded space in Italian supermarkets, Almaverde Bio says dedicated organic areas help reach new consumers
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Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
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Dimbleby welcomes renewed government support for farmers
Government is trying to rebuild confidence after “car-crash” policy announcements, says Leon co-founder, reiterating his call for a tax to fund universal free school meals
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British Berry Growers sets up R&D board
The industry body establishes a research and development board to drive sustainability and efficiency
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MPs deeply concerned about rural mental health
New Efra committee report calls for government action to address gaps in rural mental health provision
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Fedemco presents new sustainability seal at Global Tomato Congress
Ecowoox label makes it easier for companies to comply with new EU regulations on packaging waste
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Global food system faces 'major but solvable challenges'
Population biologist Sir Charles Godfray used this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture to share his optimism on feeding a global population of 10 billion and to argue for ‘sustainable intensification’ in Britain
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Del Monte partners on healthy food distribution
Global fresh food leader invests in plant-based food company to scale production, logistics, and access new products aimed at the healthy snacking category
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High hopes for food summit
UK Farm to Fork Summit might secure brighter future for British farming, says Soil Association
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Govt backs UK fruit and veg
Prime minister announces new support package for British growers to strengthen food security ahead of today’s food summit
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Major challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
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Cultivate home-grown fruit pickers, says Braverman
Home secretary says UK should train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers to cut migration
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Defra calls for urgent action to solve farming crisis
Ministers will urge Rishi Sunak to increase immigration and food prices during Downing Street talks tomorrow
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Freshfel issues warning on marketing standard implications
Fresh produce association urges the European Commission to withdraw or amend specific parts of its draft proposal for pre-cut fruits and vegetables
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VIDEO: Sir Charles Godfray ‘optimistic’ about global food security
Ahead of his 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture on 15 May, illustrious population biologist Sir Charles Godfray tells Fred Searle why he is optimistic about the task of feeding a growing world population, and doing it sustainably