Sustainability news archive – Page 94
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Eosta bringing the bees back
In order to boost biodiversity and demonstrate solidarity with its organic growers, Eosta is turning the area around its offices into a "sea of flowers"
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Govt launches consultation on farm payments
Over next 12 weeks views will be collected on changes to Basic Payment Scheme and introduction of lump sum for farmers exiting the sector
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Compagnie Fruitiere opens London facility
In the UK, Compagnie Fruitiere is boosting efficiency with its new banana ripening centre at London Gateway, while in France the company is diversifying
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Orsero teams up with Apeel to fight food waste
Company announces it will be using the plant-based coating for its Mexican avocados
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SanLucar wins CSR award in Tunisia
President of North African country bestows honour on multinational in recognition of its treatment of workers
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Perla doubles cherry capacity
As the Turkish cherry season approaches, exporter Perla Fruit expects good volumes due to major investments, according to executive chairman Kerim Taner
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Rainforest Alliance names CEO
Santiago Gowland has been appointed CEO of the Rainforest Alliance, bringing experience in sustainability initiatives in both the private and non-profit sectors
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Central England Co-op cuts food waste
Central England Co-operative cuts food waste by 40 per cent in three years thanks to new redistribution scheme
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New sustainability metric for UK agriculture
‘Global Farm Metric’ set to become a new standard by which farmers and supermarkets measure and manage impact of food production
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Coles joins ANZPAC pact to revolutionise plastics
Supermarket giant commits to all plastic packaging being recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
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Flemish support for local producers
Short Chain Week highlights the advantages of buying locally and direct from farmers in Flanders, especially during the Covid-19 crisis
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Plantations International's new organic durian
Subsidiary United Tropical Fruit will develop 40ha organic Musang King durian plantation in Malaysia
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BerryWorld steps up fight against ocean pollution
Supplier expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic to supermarket own-label punnets after extensive trial on branded range last year
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OTC welcomes Colombian pumpkins
Dutch importer and Colombian group Equilibria launch successful organic pumpkin project
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Westfalia takes firm action on green issues
New group safety and environment executive believes group is on right path to greener, carbon-neutral future
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Agrofresh launches SmartCitrus
New quality platform for the citrus industry aims to maintain freshness and reduce food waste
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TomaTech cracks code for ToBRFV resistance
Company files patents for ToBRFV-resistant DNA markers for tomato varieties
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Ilip renews CSR plan
Packaging company outlines how it will reduce its environmental impact across the value chain
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Equifruit helps Longo's switch to Fairtrade
Canadian group becomes first retailer in North America to sell exclusively Fairtrade-bananas in all its stores
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 61 - Gilad Sadan, Navi Co Global
What does sustainability mean to consumers now and what are the implications for fresh produce packaging?