Sustainability news archive – Page 61
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Chiquita Germany makes splash with new campaign
The marketer has laid out its towel early, as it encourages consumers in the country to save a spot for bananas
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UK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
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Hoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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Infarm opens major vertical farm in Bedford
New facility is one of Europe’s largest with capacity to produce up to 20 million plants a year for UK retail and restaurant customers
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Seeka releases first sustainability report
Company outlines initiatives and targets to measure its sustainability performance and initiatives to respond to climate change
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Sanifruit launches plant-based coating for avocados
Trials show that SANI-AG can extend the shelf-life of the fruit by at least three days
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Fruitbox 82 · Rob Harrison, Berry Gardens
Berry Gardens commercial director speaks about the recent Driscoll’s news and the future of the berry business
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Agroponiente slashes carbon footprint by 46 per cent in one year
Company said future savings likely to be higher now that it has switched completely to renewable energy sources
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Westfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation
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T&G signs sustainability-linked loan
First sustainability-linked loan in New Zealand’s horticulture sector commits T&G to emissions reduction target
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Morrisons’ tree advisors to help UK farmers
Initiative aims to boost sustainability in the supply chain without damaging business
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Festival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
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Lettuce growers adapt with Coles
New two-packs of iceberg lettuce to help South-East Queensland growers utilise weather-affected crops
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Oppy hire boosts greenhouse category
Kevin Batt returns to the Vancouver-based fresh produce group after more than a decade
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Fruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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New venture for IG International and Esquire Corrugation
Joint venture IG Esquire will bring new sustainable ideas to the fresh produce packaging sector
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Belgian royals visit BelOrta as berries hit peak
The King and Queen of Belgium gave berry growers a boost with a tour of the BelOrta cooperative’s site during the high season for berries
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Students win sustainable fresh produce challenge
MDS takes part in judging panel in initiative aimed at finding solutions to industry challenges
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Eco Farms celebrates 50 years of avocados
Oppy applauds its partner’s half-century milestone and says its “an honour to be a small part of their history”