Sustainability news archive – Page 71
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ArticleKarakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
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ArticleDriscoll's grows Plenty relationship
Companies will build indoor vertical farm dedicated to strawberries, to serve consumers in the northeast US
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ArticleTrue Cost Accounting guide published
Eosta teams up with German food manufacturers to publish True Cost Accounting AgriFood Guide, enabling firms to measure hidden costs of production
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ArticleKakuzi releases ESG report
The Kenyan avocado exporter has proactively published its second Environmental, Social and Governance report to show its commitment to sustainability
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ArticleAfruibana concern at impact of Ukraine war
A statement from the African banana association shows the widespread concern regarding the effect of the conflict
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ArticleGreenfood plans ten vertical farms in Sweden
Company signs deal with food tech startup Agtira to build AI-equipped vegetable production sites across country
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ArticleThe importance of value and trust
As shoppers increasingly seek out products and brands that meet their expectations on social and environmental factors, direct-to-consumer businesses are well placed
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ArticleFyffes targets sex-based violence on IWD
Charity donates almost €30,000 to European charities supporting female victims of violence
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ArticleELMs fall short for hort, says Capper
NFU Hort chair Ali Capper criticises environmental schemes for excluding most horticulturalists, being based on income foregone, and offering “very low” value per hectare
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ArticleZeus protects and serves
Challenging weather conditions have justified the Greek exporter’s investment in protective covers for its grapes, as well as in new varieties
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ArticleKalera builds vertical mega-farm in Singapore
US vertical farming specialist completes phase one of fully-automated, multi-layered farm
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ArticleFyffes publishes human rights report
Group publishes its second human rights impact assessment and first human rights report
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ArticleDel Monte France offers home compostable labels
Fresh produce group places plastic-free and home compostable stickers on all of its bananas sold in France.
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ArticleMercabarna launches Foodback centre
New facility will boost the redistribution of non-marketable fruit and vegetables to charities
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ArticleHM.Clause up for Innovation Award
Following its silver medal at the 2018 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, HM.Clause is once again back in contention with its Amoresco romanesco
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ArticleEgyptian grapes ready to deliver
Thanks to a fairly moderate climate and a growing focus on new varieties and sustainability, could Egyptian grapes be poised for global growth?
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ArticleEqual Exchange celebrates Banana Month campaign
The annual campaign educates consumers on its unique business model which “prioritises people over profit”
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ArticleZespri to start zero-carbon kiwifruit trial
Marketer will work with SunGold growers to develop carbon reduction methods over next two seasons
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Scrap produce packaging, says WRAP
No need for plastic packaging – sell fresh uncut produce loose, says WRAP report
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ArticleAsda and Apeel combine for UK first
Retailer becomes first in UK to widely introduce Apeel’s plant-based protection to increase shelf-life and help reduce food waste