All Sustainability articles – Page 22
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Precision irrigation company WiseConn expands into Europe
Company’s patented DropControl technology helps farmers improve water resource management and adapt to effects of climate change
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Fairmiles roundtable to agree steps for a fair transition to net zero
December meeting seeks to agree a path towards climate justice for airfreighted fresh produce
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Supermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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Recyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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SunFed Produce signs up to social impact brand Thx!
Thx! said the partnership will enhance and expand its social impact and social responsibility programmes
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Truval pears gaining in notoriety
Belgian Fruit Valley’s Conference pears, sold under the increasingly recognised Truval brand, are growing in popularity in the Chinese market
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Halls launches Naked Avocado to tackle food waste
Each pack includes three skinless and destoned avocado halves and has a one-month refrigerated storage life thanks to HPP technology
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Anecoop launches sustainability benchmark project
The new Sustainability Observatory will measure the social, economic and environmental impact of the group’s actions
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Vog revamps organic brand and pushes on with promotions
The South Tyrolean company made the most of its appearance at Fruit Attraction this week, as it looks to boost the value of the region’s apple production
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New banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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Fairtrade announces global award winners
The 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards recognise companies that drive sustainable growing and trading practices
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Fairtrade introduces Future of Bananas initiative
Organisation says there is a brighter future for banana plantation workers as it launches ‘game-changing’ new offer for traders and retailers
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Dole launches specialist organics division and brand
Group’s new Dole Organics division and GO Organic! consumer brand will be officially introduced at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid
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Del Monte makes Miraculous annoucement
Group extends its collaboration with Miraculous as part of its new ’Kiwi Origin South Europe’ campaign
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Climate issue shows importance of open markets
As French apple exporters buck the European trend for reduced volumes this season, Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres says unpredictable weather shows the need for open markets and increased trade
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Halls reaffirms commitment to sustainability with Infuseo deal
Company buys stake in French start-up that uses Class 2 fruit to produce ready-to-eat avocados for the foodservice sector
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Carrot sector prepares for symposium in York
Conference will include scientific and technical talks on everything from consumption to agronomy
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Frozen boost in UK food redistribution
In 2022 more food was redistributed across all food storage types, with chilled and frozen foods seeing highest growth, according to WRAP
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Defra announces agri-tech winners to share £12.5m fund
Innovative projects to receive the latest round in government agri-tech funding include technologies to predict strawberry yield and optimise harvesting schedules
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Cosmic Crisp sales soar in US
Sales climb by 89 per cent year-on-year with the apple now the seventh best-selling variety nationally