Sustainability news – Page 128
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NewsIn pictures: Digging for good in Kenya
This week, 14 senior female executives from the food and hospitality industry flew to Kenya to dig a fish pond for a remote village, part of Farm Africa’s campaign against hunger.
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NewsWeather and low rearing rate hit UK lamb numbers
The UK will rear 1.36 million fewer lambs this year than in 2012, partly as a result of the unusually poor weather in late 2012 and early 2013.
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NewsEU to impose two-year ban on neonicotinoid pesticides
The EU is to impose a two-year ban on neonicotinoid pesticides following a vote in the European Commission today.
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NewsP&G and Asda unite for clean drinking water campaign
Procter & Gamble has teamed up with Asda on a campaign to provide clean drinking water in developing countries.
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NewsSainsbury's opens Britain's 'greenest c-store'
Sainsbury’s has opened what it claims is Britain’s most environmentally friendly convenience store.
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NewsSouth African avocado exports to fall... but quality to rise
South African avocado growers are predicting a slight drop in exports for the 2013 season, but say quality is good…
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NewsWeetabix halts Minis production due to poor quality wheat crop
Weetabix has halted production of Minis and Oatibix Bites due to the poor quality of the UK wheat harvest…
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NewsCider producers badly need warm weather
Continued cold weather may start to affect the cider category by delaying the apple growing and pollinating season…
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NewsRotten apples soar after last season's record rainfall
Apple suppliers and retailers have been hit by a sharp increase in rotten apples after last year’s heavy rains…
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NewsGreen groups and industry duel over Waitrose ban on neonicotinoids
Industry and farming groups have reacted to the news that Waitrose is to ban suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns about their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.
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NewsCampaigners press England to join plastic bag charge
Campaigners urge England and Scotland to introduce carrier bag charge…
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NewsConsumers don't trust supermarkets on GM food, poll finds
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly three quarters of consumers do not trust supermarkets to tell the truth about the use of technology to genetically modify food.
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NewsWaitrose bans suppliers from using neonicotinoid pesticides
Waitrose is banning suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns of their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.
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NewsSainsbury's hooks river cobbler for certified fish line
Sainsbury’s is claiming an industry first by introducing farmed fish that has been certified by the newly formed Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
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NewsGreenpeace calls for ban on bee-harming pesticides
A new report by Greenpeace, released today, calls for a Europe-wide ban on pesticides that cause harm to bees.
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NewsJury out on impact of snow on lamb supply
This week there were conflicting messages from the sheepmeat sector about the impact of the recent snow…
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NewsP&G, United Biscuits and BAT 'way ahead' on green targets
Three of the world’s largest suppliers claim to be years ahead of target in cutting their environmental impact…
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NewsTackle food waste by feeding it to cows, retailers urged
An organisation that redistributes surplus stock from the food industry has called on retailers to get behind a new initiative to make greater use of food waste in the meat supply chain.
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NewsBritish farmers fear lost opportunity as snowfall hits
Producers hoping to capitalise on interest in British produce in the wake of ‘Horsegate’ fear they will miss out…