Sustainability news archive – Page 34
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Maersk to mark the launch of greener vessel
The logistics group will welcome its landmark green methanol vessel in Copenhagen this September
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Veg Power launches ‘Growing to Love’
New school tomato-growing project aims to encourage veg acceptance among children and help them learn where food comes from
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UK govt offers Africa cold-chain funding
UK government commits to address the urgent lack of cold-chain in Africa with £4m research grant
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Tomato Masters finds synergies with fish farm
In its efforts to guarantee the sustainability of its greenhouse vegetables, East Flanders producer Tomato Masters is working with a neighbouring fish farm to ensure optimal use of water
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Compostable Coalition assembles advisory board
Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Ocado are among the first names to be unveiled as Compostable Coalition UK advisory board members
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2nd Banana Awards honour sustainability of Ecuador’s banana sector
AEBE praises the commitment to innovation and sustainability of Ecuadorean companies at gala event
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Assomela slams EU’s proposed ban on packaging
Proposed regulation, which would outlaw all fruit and vegetable packaging in the EU, needs a major rethink, according to Italian apple suppliers
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New book explores how to make avocados more sustainable
Publication provides comprehensive overview of more than 30 years’ of research into avocado supply chain
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Agrofresh and Strella partner on apples and pears
New innovative sensor technology enhances real-time monitoring of apple and pear ripening process
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Aldi completes living wage verification pilot on banana farms
Retailer successfully pilots an innovative living wage verification process on banana farms
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Asda starts LEAF Marque rollout
Move is part of supermarket’s long-term sustainability strategy
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Avos good for gut health
Studies show avocados can significantly improve gut health and digestive system, says WAO
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Albert Heijn: more discounts, more local produce
The Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain wants to offer shoppers more Dutch fruit and vegetables at even lower prices
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Del Monte named one of America’s most-trusted companies
The company is ranked number 14 in the food and beverage category for consumer, investor, and employee trust by Newsweek
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Duroc reiterates commitment to sustainability
The Moroccan group is investing in new ways to reduce its impact on the environment, prioritising packaging waste, water efficiency and organic waste recycling
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Westfalia and Chiquita join European Sustainability Forum
How must the fruit and veg trade respond on sustainability? Fruitnet’s annual meeting brings together expert speakers to consider challenges and opportunities ahead
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Where next for Belgian horticultural research?
Located in Flanders, Belgium’s vegetable heartland, the Research Station for Vegetable Production has 60 years’ experience in translating academic research into practical knowledge for greenhouse and open-field growers. Fred Searle speaks to its director Els Berckmoes about the challenges for producers and what the non-profit is doing to help
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Automating Australian protected cropping
New indoor cropping-focused project to work on smart solutions for managing horticultural crops
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Singrow announces expansion
Singapore-based agri-genomics firm opens R&D facility and reveals plans for further Asian expansion