Sustainability news archive – Page 67
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ArticleNew study suggests blueberries have cognitive benefits
USHBC-funded research indicates support of potential for blueberry consumption to help middle-aged individuals against cognitive decline
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ArticleEnza Zaden steps up in fight against ToBRFV
The company has now developed a complete portfolio of varieties with high resistance to ToBRFV
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ArticleTesco solar powers new HGVs
Joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions puts 100 per cent solar powered refrigerated units on the road
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ArticleAlanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
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ArticleTesco unveils solar HGV trailers
Joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions puts 100% solar powered refrigerated units on the road
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ArticlePort of Dover posts net-zero targets
The port has announced ambitious decarbonisation targets to deliver future success
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ArticleSanifruit shines spotlight on sustainable post-harvest solutions
Biotech company announces details of its forthcoming conference on chem-free and organic postharvest
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AnalysisAvocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
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AnalysisLEAF releases Global Impacts Report
Report shows the role LEAF Marque certified businesses are playing in delivering more sustainable farming and food systems as farmers face up to the climate emergency
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AnalysisCities should grow their own produce, says report
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change publishes 10-point plan advising cities to increase food resilience by growing their own fruit and veg
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ArticleNew frontiers at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier fresh produce event kicked off its packed programme with insights into how digitisation and varietal innovation will create new opportunities
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ArticleWestfalia expands avocado operation into India
Multinational forms JV with Sam Agri and Dvori Or to supply locally-grown and imported avocados to Indian consumers
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ArticleBilberry research provides commercial insights
Having discovered the genetic marker for the bilberry’s distinctive red flesh, Plant & Food Research sees potential for blueberry hybrids
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ArticleCopefrut expands commitment to carbon offsetting
Company renews CarbonNeutral certification for transportation and moves to extend to entire production process
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ArticleAzura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions
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ArticleIFOAM calls for “holistic approach” on carbon
IFOAM Organics Europe urges EU to recognise the multiple environmental benefits of organics and adopt a systemic approach to carbon farming
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ArticleFruit and veg in UK ‘half as nutritious’
New study reveals fresh produce sold in the UK contains fewer nutrients than it did in 1940, reports the Mail Online
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ArticleFyffes organises Ireland’s first National Fitness Games
‘Fuelled by Fyffes’ event offers up challenges that test power, endurance, speed and strength
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ArticleNet-zero production gets £1m research funding boost
Six sustainable horticulture projects receive funding from Growing Kent & Medway for projects to boost resilience to climate change, improve pest and disease resistance, and increase crops’ nutritional value
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ArticleBiobest invests in Poland’s Biopartner
Convinced of the potential of the crop protection market in Poland, Belgium’s Biobest has taken a controlling share of distributor Biopartner