FOOD EUPDATE – SPRING 2009 MAY 2009

Welcome to the spring issue of Food eUpdate.

This is the first eUpdate from our new microsite called A+. We hope you find the eupdate articles interesting and stimulating and that you also find the whole site the same.

We value your feedback, both good and bad, so if you have any comments please feel free to contact us via the contact us section of A+.

Carbon Hotspots Identified
22 May 2009

Carbon Hotspots Identified

ADAS continues to build its carbon footprinting expertise within the food industry, despite the current trading climate. Food businesses are targeting reductions in their carbon footprint, both within their own business operations and also their supply chains.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

It's never too latte to save water
29 April 2009

It's never too latte to save water

There is mounting pressure on global freshwater resources with continued threats to freshwater ecosystems through water abstraction, water pollution, modification of water bodies, and from Climate Change.

Why food businesses should be looking at wind power as a renewable energy source?
30 April 2009

Why food businesses should be looking at wind power as a renewable energy source?

Corporate food businesses - retailers, manufacturers or suppliers - all need to demonstrate improved environmental performance to the increasing expectations of their consumers, customers and investors.

ADAS pilots online environmental score cards
30 April 2009

ADAS pilots online environmental score cards

ADAS is currently piloting on-line Environmental Score Cards to measure and benchmark where food businesses and their supply chains are with each of the sustainability and environmental indicators.

How EU protected food names can provide commercial boost
30 April 2009

How EU protected food names can provide commercial boost

The scheme was introduced in 1993 and aims to protect food names on a geographical or traditional recipe basis and highlights regional and traditional food products whose origin, quality and production methods are independently inspected and guaranteed.

Grant applications made simpler
30 April 2009

Grant applications made simpler

ADAS has been commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to deliver support to Welsh food manufacturing businesses, to prepare business plans and cashflow projections for those businesses applying for Processing and Marketing Grant.

eUpdate published on 30 April 2009

OTHER EUPDATES

A+ Latest - Summer 2011

Welcome to Insight Summer 2011, in this eupdate we focus on how organisations can make considerable savings and reduce their impact on the environment by simply making better use of their resources. In particular we review the key issues of water - availablity, scarcity, resource and quality - and their impact on wildlife, the environment and man.

A+ Latest - Spring 2011

At ADAS we consider the consequences of human activity on the environment and provide practical solutions to mitigate any negative effects of that activity, so it can be made as sustainable as possible to ensure the environment is protected. This eUpdate focuses on how ADAS is helping organisations cope with climate change and advising them on how to introduce practical, cost effective and sustainable mitigation strategies.We also look at the implications of the new ADAS Sustainable Livestock Group. It all leads back to our central theme of course – how ADAS examines the consequences of human actions and develops practical solutions to alleviate any negative effects so that we protect our environment for future generations.

Water eUpdate Autumn 2010

Welcome to the Autumn edition of Water eUpdate from ADAS. We hope you find the articles interesting and stimulating. If you are already registered on A+ then please sign in to access the full articles. If you are not already registered then please visit our microsite A+ where we’ll ask you for some basic information and allow you to decide exactly what sort of information you would like to receive from us in the future. We value your feedback, both good and bad, so if you have any comments on this Water eUpdate or the A+ site itself, please go to the contact us section of A+.

Water eUpdate - Autumn 2009

Welcome to the Autumn edition of Water eUpdate from ADAS. We hope you find the articles interesting and stimulating and ask that you visit our microsite A+ for further information. We value your feedback, both good and bad, so if you have any comments on this Water eUpdate or the A+ site itself, please go to the contact us section of A+.

Water eUpdate - Spring 2009 May 2009

Welcome to the Spring edition of Water eUpdate from ADAS.

We hope you find the Water sector articles interesting and stimulating and that you also find the whole site useful.

We value your feedback, both good and bad, so if you have any comments on this Water eUpdate or the site itself, please go to the contact us section of A+.

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