All Sustainability articles – Page 43
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Bionema launches new biofertiliser range
The British biocontrol technology manufacturer unveils four new biofertilisers for use in UK horticulture
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Fresh Del Monte alert to change
Mohammed Abbas, Fresh Del Monte’s chief operating officer, says the company is always on the hunt for new and better products, as well as technologies to boost growers’ resilience to extreme conditions
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Fischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
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Collaboration vital to root out abuse
Acknowledging the problem of worker exploitation is half the battle for fresh produce companies, according to Shayne Tyler who specialises in helping firms combat the scourge of modern slavery
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Oddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
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‘UK agriculture must think big to tackle water scarcity’
Max MacGillivray of BeanStalk Global explains why major infrastructure projects are needed to ensure a stable water supply for farming in the east of the UK
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News
Prognosfruit looks back on successful event
After drawing more than 350 people to this year’s event in Trentino, Prognosfruit is eyeing next year’s gathering in Hungary
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Chiquita increases PrimeLine investment
The company’s Great White Fleet ups its investment in Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLine container refrigeration units
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Comment
Why ‘land sparing’ is a more sustainable option
Agricultural economist Graham Brookes explains why he supports a land-sparing approach as the best way of balancing food production and climate change mitigation
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News
Fyffes publishes second human rights report
Report includes findings of recent Human Rights Impact Assessment as the group strives to ‘shape wellbeing for the world’
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Turkish exporters turn focus to figs
Turkish fig exporters report high quality for the upcoming Black Bursa season, with weather conditions currently remaining favourable
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West Africa growers bless the rains
Concerns over changeable climatic conditions are very real across West Africa, but pineapple and mango growers say this year’s ample rainfall has been good for yields
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Analysis
US organic sales increase in Q2
Organic Produce Network says fresh produce sales and volume increased in the second quarter
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Defra pushes back food waste reporting mandate
Compulsory food waste reporting will not be required of large UK food and drink companies until 2026 at the earliest, Government announces
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Hortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
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German event DOGK returns on 20-21 September
Leading fresh produce event considers potential major changes that are likely to shape the business over the next few years
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HAB looks back on decade of growth built on positive health messaging
Board celebrates 10th anniversary of Fresh Avocados – Love One Today and first research publication
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Earth & Wheat launches wonky fruit box
Wonky bread and veg business moves into fruit as its mission to bring down food waste continues
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Sustainability report shows importance of affordability and convenience
A new study finds three-quarters of consumers wish to live more sustainably, with convenience and affordability the main impediments
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NFU urges government action on food security report
Union welcomes recommendations to bolster population health, stressing that a coordinated government approach to food policy is vital