Sustainability news archive – Page 35
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ArticleLEAF announces new CEO
David Webster joins the sustainable farming group as CEO in September from the UK grocery division of Associated British Foods where he is sustainability director
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ArticleThe Natural Fruit Company goes solar
Company to invest in 6,000m2 solar park at its orange packhouse in Alzira to cut CO2 emissions
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ArticleDefra awards £9.13m to agri-robotics
Projects on robotic crop harvesting, a new way of cultivating potatoes and an autonomous cow bedding system are to receive share of funding
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ArticleTiming key to sustainability success, says Vanoirbeek
Producers in Belgium back the aims of the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy, according to Luc Vanoirbeek, general secretary of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT), as long as they are ”affordable, realistic and fair”
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ArticleAgrinorm secures new funding
AgTech startup confirms a seven-digit round of financing to develop its AI-powered software
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ArticleReybanpac awarded as ‘Triple Impact Company’ for sustainability
The Ecuadorean banana supplier has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, including training programmes, plastic waste reduction and promotion of respect for human rights and gender equality
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ArticleAB hits FareShare milestone
UK potato giant Albert Bartlett has donated 10m meals worth of surplus potatoes to FareShare
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ArticleWorld Avocado Congress draws to a close
Global industry urged to “take back the narrative” on sustainability
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ArticleNature’s Pride committed to making a difference on water
At the UN Water Conference, the Dutch fresh produce importer-distributor stressed the importance of collective and decisive action to ensure responsible water management
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CommentRussian embargo alters Poland’s produce outlook
Mirosław Maliszewski, CEO of the Polish Apple Association, discusses the difficulties faced by the country’s fresh produce industry and how it is not only looking to survive but thrive in the future.
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ArticleMission Produce makes sustainability progress
Annual sustainability report highlights leading avocado business’ commitment to a more sustainable future
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ArticleAldi commits to LEAF Marque produce
Aldi is aiming for all its British growers to be LEAF certified by the end of 2023
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Article‘Collaboration is key in fight against plastic pollution’
The food industry is the single biggest user of plastics, and if it is serious about finding solutions to plastic waste, it must work together and innovate. Here is what the Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) is doing to make that happen
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ArticleSoil Association “shocked” by lack of farmland policies
Forced to update its net zero plans by the High Court, the UK government has still come in for heavy criticism from experts and environmental groups
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ArticleReport highlights “endemic” abuse of migrant workers in Spain
Ethical Consumer says UK supermarkets have legal and moral obligation to ensure that the rights of workers they rely on are being met
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CommentAs costs rise, Ilip targets strong demand for eco-friendly packaging
While packaging providers face up to rising costs and other hurdles, Ilip has implemented new strategies and added value to its offer to stay ahead
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ArticleSpeakers revealed for Global Tomato Congress
The first names have been announced for Global Tomato Congress, which places sustainability centre stage on the event’s return to Rotterdam on 16 May
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ArticleCornwall’s Varfell Farms joins LEAF network
Leading daffodil grower-packer becomes latest grower to join LEAF’s network of demonstration farms
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ArticleAldi gives to charity over Easter
Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals over school Easter holidays
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ArticleUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees