Sustainabillity
News and analysis for the international fresh produce business on the theme of sustainability. What is the fruit and vegetable industry doing to protect people, planet, and profit?
Azura donates €1.5m to Moroccan earthquake relief
Tomato supplier makes major contribution to special government fund as well as various NGO projects
CMA CGM and Maersk join forces on decarbonisation
The two leading shipping companies will work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion
Coles switches to compostable bags in South Australia
Retailer to remove plastic fruit and vegetable bags ahead of state-wide regulation targeting single-use plastics
Freshfel meets with key EU decision makers
Joins representatives of European Parliament and the European Commission to discuss current landscape and trends in fresh produce
Strong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
The Italian supplier reports on a good start to the new season, as organic and licensed production continues to play even greater role
Arra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
Fruitbox 98 · Raquel Aguado, Fedemco
Raquel discusses the role that wooden packaging plays in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector
Climate change having huge impact on farmers
More than 70 per cent of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research from Farmer Voice survey reveals
DiMuto launches ESG Management solution
Environmental, Social, and Governance management feature to help tackle sustainability reporting challenges
Grand vision for green agriculture
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan for sustainable agriculture comes from a desire to diversify away from oil and the urgent need to adapt to the new realities of climate change, says Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor of Neom Food
Agrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
Agrofresh says the purchase marks the expansion of its produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries
Fruit trees for schools in Tesco-Veolia campaign
Initiative combines recycling with education about the environment
Del Monte named Humankind 100 Company
Fresh produce giant is recognised for its work in crop production, economic value, and medical services
Dutch government reserves €50m for organic development
After the collapse of the Dutch coalition government this summer, the outgoing cabinet is set to announce €50m available for development of the organic market
Could ‘smart’ hives be the answer to pollination crisis?
COMMENT: Ali Al Suhail, associate at boutique investment bank DAI Magister, outlines potential long-term smart-tech solutions to the global bee crisis and ensuing food supply risk
‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
British Food Fortnight 2023 kicks off
The biggest celebration of British food and drink – British Food Fortnight – begins tomorrow (16 September)
Dutch Greenhouse Delta and Lemon Chilli Farms partner up
International Dutch horticulture platform signs MoU with Indian fresh produce grower
Floods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
UK becoming ‘toxic poster-child of Europe’
Britain fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU, the Guardian reports
NFU Cymru wary of new sustainable scheme
Welsh farmers fear transition to new environment scheme could result in loss of income
‘Adopt regenerative farming,’ report says
Save Britain from looming food crisis by unlocking a green transformation in farming, think-tank urges in new report
Westfalia USA unveils zero-plastic avo packaging
Avocado specialist becomes the first produce brand to partner with CIRT as it strives to make recycling easy for everyone
AgriTech New Zealand collaborates on climate
New Zealand agritech organisations collaborate with British and Irish counterparts on emissions reduction
Ecuador welcomes global industry to Banana Time 2023
Three-day event in port city of Guayaquil will facilitate knowledge exchange and business opportunities in the international banana industry
El Pedregal teams up with social impact brand Thx!
The partnership will impact 70 farmworkers during this season alone, the company said
Dole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
Branston trials aim to cut fertiliser emissions
Potato supplier is exploring various methods to reduce growers’ reliance on synthetic fertilisers through field trials in Lincolnshire and Scotland
Agroforestry Show: ‘British farms need more trees’
Farmers at inaugural Agroforestry Show hear how the practice can protect crops, livestock, soils, rivers, biodiversity, and climate
IGD: ‘Industry must collaborate to rebuild supply chain resilience’
Grocery insights charity highlights need for improved visibility, management and understanding of risk across the food sector as inflation slowly eases
Equifruit moves from woman-owned to women-owned
Sales and marketing director Kim Chackal becomes minority owner of the socially responsible brand
Former PM calls for collective action against modern slavery
Theresa May urges food industry to go further and work faster to prevent worker exploitation within global supply chains
Tesco calls for govt to back green innovation
Stand by net zero and support environmental innovation, urges Tesco boss as supermarket unveils rapid expansion of low-carbon fertiliser trial
Aldi trials new loose produce items
Garlic, limes, lemons and oranges made available loose in pilot aimed at cutting plastic packaging
JFC launches Homegrown salads brand at Asda
Vertically farmed range of bagged salads hits shelves and online, promising sustainability benefits and more consistent quality and availability
DP World urges importers to shift to rail
Trial at DP World Southampton offers businesses financial incentive to move goods off the road and onto rail