All Climate change articles
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply
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NewsFlorida citrus industry fights for survival
FCC chair Steve Johnson says resurgence is possible despite serious impact of weather and disease over past two decades
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ArticleTurkey’s Alya Fruits committed to top service
In the face of today’s plethora of challenges, Turkish exporter Alya Fruits continues to be focused on quality, innovation and expanding its global reach, says CEO Ceyhun Gündüz
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ArticleGiacovelli embraces innovation and sustainability
Growing European demand for local grapes is good news for Italian supplier Giacovelli, but climate change continues to transform the way the country’s growers must produce
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NewsFlorida slashes citrus forecast after Hurricane Milton
US state’s orange crop now predicted to be around 12mn boxes, which makes it the smallest crop in around a hundred years
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ArticleDP World helps UK importers cut emissions
The logistics giant launches world’s first container port ’carbon inset programme’ at UK hubs
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ArticleVIP takes on climate change challenge
Varietal development, orchard protection and new processing techniques are yielding positive results
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ArticleIPD aims to enhance transparency and trust
Through a focus on transparency, quality and long-term partnerships with producers, Import Promotion Desk is helping bridge the gap between smallholders in developing regions and European markets, says IPD’s Thomas Derstadt
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NewsFruitmasters and Limgroup unveil seed-bred strawberry brand
Dutch companies launch Sonrosa, a seed-bred berry that reportedly grows in just 16 weeks
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NewsEosta launches organic rain-grown avocado
The Dutch organics importer says its avocados from Kenya and Tanzania help to conserve water resources and meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers
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NewsFreshProducePEFCR hosts webinar ahead of consultation on environmental footprints
The Technical Secretariat behind the FreshProducePEFCR is gearing up for the launch of its second public consultation on calculating environmental footprints, which will open on 13 January 2025
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ArticlePresident of the Philippines inaugurates Korea-backed greenhouse project in Quezon
The facility is one of 20 greenhouses established with support from Korean government
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ArticleBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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NewsEuropean producers must ‘think smarter’ to survive
New technologies including AI are vital ingredients in any future success, delegates at ICOP in Portugal are told
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NewsPrevar launches “new generation” of apples with GoodnessMe
GoodnessMe is the first commercial apple variety to offer double gene scab resistance, setting a “new standard” for apple cultivation, according to licensee Wouters Fruit
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NewsTurkish exports head up despite changing climate
Turkish producers of apples, pears and grapes are noticing the impact of climate change, according to the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA, but exports remain strong
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CommentArra Technical Days: innovation and resilience in Brazilian grape production
This month, the Grapa Brazil team hosted Arra Technical Days, an event showcasing the innovation, resilience and adaptability of Arra grape varieties in Brazil, writes Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing at Grapa Varieties
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NewsAgro Max notes rise in European demand for Egyptian iceberg
Following the devastating floods in southern Spain, alternative sources for various vegetables are in demand in western Europe, but supplies from further afield come with additional challenges
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ArticleRainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers