Sustainability & Climate
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UPM introduces innovative compostable labels for fresh produce
FINLAND – UPM Specialty Papers, a division of UPM has developed two certified industrially and home compostable label face papers in a bid to meet…
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Tatu City collaborates with ForestFoods on a planet regeneration project in a recent deal
KENYA – ForestFoods, a Kenyan-based regenerative and syntropic agroforestry company, has implemented its modular farming approach within Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone.…
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South Africa braces for unusual September weather with regular cold fronts, frost, and fires
SOUTH AFRICA – Latest meteorological report in South Africa has issued an alert for weekly rain and frost threats, along with fire risks, due to…
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Danfoss opens smart, energy efficient supermarket in Denmark, to also act as test centre
DENMARK – Global engineering company Danfoss has opened a new high efficiency concept supermarket store that will also act as the company’s test centre for…
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British retailer Tesco’s net zero targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative
UK – British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco has announced that its net-zero science-based commitments have been officially validated by the Science Based…
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Serbian food company Master Food recieves EBRD funding to expand production
SERBIA – The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development EBRD has funded Master Food, a western Serbia-based company that purchases, processes, and packages organic and…
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SA blueberry producer United Exports receives US$13.9m from IFC, FMO to strengthen sustainable production
SOUTH AFRICA – United Exports, a leading producer and exporter of blueberries in South Africa, has received €14 million (US$13.9m) loan financing from World Bank’s…
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Reusable packaging maker IFCO opens new service hub in Morocco to drive export of sustainable fresh produce
MOROCCO – Germany-based provider of reusable packaging containers IFCO, has opened its first service hub in Casablanca, Morocco to support retail partners in importing fresh…
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UK labor shortages see US$70m-worth of fruit and veg wasted, contributes to closure of Orchard House Foods factory in Gateshead
UK – The labour crisis in the United Kingdom (UK) is severely affecting the fruits and vegetable sector leading to losses that are now running…
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Fresh fruit processor Del Monte Kenya to plant 2.5m trees by 2025 to tackle climate change
KENYA – Leading fruit processor in Kenya, Del Monte, has re-affirmed its commitment to safeguarding the environment through planting of 1,000 trees at a local…