Eurofresh Distribution
Researchers Dwi Umi Siswanti and Tiara Putri from Universitas Gadjah in Indonesia are using pineapple leaves as alternatives to plastics, particularly in disposable face masks. According to a 2020 report […]
Thu 11/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Aldi
Aldi has scrapped its packaging-free store trial. The discounter launched its packaging-free trial at its store in Ulverston, Cumbria (UK), last year aiming to reduce waste and encourage sustainable shopping. […]
Thu 11/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Jack Gavigan
The UK’s biggest companies have reported a 60% increase in food waste over the last six months, according to a new study by Sodexo. The causes are a combination of […]
Wed 10/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The Organic Council of Ontario
Canada’s organic farming sector experienced a challenging 2021. Adverse weather conditions in the main organic farming provinces negatively affected fruit production, where volumes were 11.6% lower than in 2020. But […]
Wed 10/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
European Commission
The inaugural EU Organic Awards ceremony will take place in Brussels on 23 September 2022, as one of a range of activities and events to mark EU organic day. The […]
Tue 09/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Fruchthandel
The European Sustainability Forum is a new event that focuses on the sustainability of fresh produce supply chains. It is organised by Fruchthandel Magazin and AMI, and will be held […]
Tue 09/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Ecovalia
Spain’s organic food market grew by 8.86% Y-O-Y in 2021 to €2.75 billion, with per capita consumption up by 9.71%, according to Ecovalia. However, increased costs from inputs, which are […]
Mon 08/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Proexport
Almost 30% of all crops produced in Spain’s Murcia region are organic, which now reaches 107,247 accredited hectares. This statistic was reported by the Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, […]
Mon 08/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
