Sustainability news archive – Page 45
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Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
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Anadolu Etap committed to green approach
Rising costs and shrinking margins have not deterred the Turkish producer and exporter from its long-term commitment to environmental and social responsibility
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Jardin Exotics switches to new recycled packaging for passion fruit exports
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
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Coveris invests in linerless labels
Leading European packaging company Coveris invests over £1.5m to expand its linerless label manufacturing capabilities
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Morocco making strides in berries
Morocco’s recent growth in blueberry and raspberry production has much to do with its proximity to Europe, but other exports markets are increasing every year, says Nabil Belmkaddem, general manager of cooperative BestBerry
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Alanar coping with changing climate
In 2022, the climate caused different cherry production regions in Turkey to overlap and shortened the campaign, but Alanar believes the good reputation of its brand and concerted effort on sustainability will ensure success
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Rush Group celebrates four million meals with FareShare
Vegetable supplier reaches milestone with food redistribution charity following consistent four-year partnership
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Pink Lady kicks off season with optimism
A larger Pink Lady crop has been harvested in Italian, French and Spanish orchards this season, with the Pink Lady Association stressing its continued commitment to quality and the environment
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Earth & Wheat supports charities with Christmas veg box
Student’s business will donate meals to charity for every box sold
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Morrisons ditches date labels
Morrisons scraps dates on its fresh fruit and veg to help customers reduce waste and save money this Christmas
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China signals move to cut pesticide use on fruit and veg
Agriculture Ministry wants green alternatives to be used on more than 55 per cent of planted area by 2025
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Packaging legislation must be harmonised
Freshfel calls for sustainable and functional harmonised EU packaging rules for fresh fruit and vegetables without discriminatory measures
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Hi-tech New Zealand strawberries on the horizon
Government partners with 26 Seasons to scale up indoor growing system after successful pilot
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Fresh Del Monte launches carbon-neutral pineapple
Group to sell fruit under Del Monte Zero brand after success of carbon sequestration project in Costa Rica
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Fyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
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EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons and grapefruit
Three in every 10 trucks entering the EU will now be subjected to pesticide analysis after increase in detections
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IG International partners with Fyllo for precision farming
Precision agriculture company to provide real-time farm data and insights to help improve production
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EC publishes school fruit and veg programme report
Some 54.6 per cent of European children consumed fruit, vegetables and milk in those schools utilising the community promotion programme
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B-hive upgrades workspace in company expansion
Agritech innovator moves building but stays within Lincoln Science & Innovation Park as part of growth that has seen the business make 12 recent appointments
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Organic frustration over ELMS update delay
Soil Association says farmers are lacking details on support for nature-friendly production