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Resource efficiency and vertical farming: Solutions for a sustainable future?

Business Green

The business has recently started construction on a second farm in Norwich, which it hopes will be world's largest vertical farm. In addition, Fischer Farms is an incredibly sustainable business. As well as replacing field grown crops, it is necessary to find an alternative to carbon intensive livestock farming.

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Price and provenance: Does the UK have an appetite for eco-labels on food?

Business Green

Business interest in plant-based food is growing, but many consumers are still in the dark over the environmental sustainability of their eating habits. However, if awareness of the problem is building, there are also widespread concerns over the barriers faced by those keen to reduce the environmental impact of their diets.