All Global articles – Page 3
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Logistics UK calls for govt clarification on EU produce imports
UK government must clarify classification of European fruit and vegetables given risk to supply chain, says transport body
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Comment: Now is the time to unite for impact
With the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, considering your business’s environmental and social impact is becoming legislation, and it will be in companies’ financial and strategic interest to come together and embrace the change
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‘Keep current EU plant rules in place,’ urge UK growers
The UK horticulture industry is beseeching Westminster to repeal planned new border controls for plants
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Comment: Brand activism – just for show, or real substance?
To what extent have the banana multinationals been able to leverage ethical and environmental certification into their bottom lines?
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EU produce to be subject to border checks after govt reclassification
Defra reclassifies large number of EU fruit and veg as medium-risk, dealing ”severe blow” to UK fresh produce industry
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McCain Foods pushes regenerative farming practices
The global potato grower and frozen chip manufacturer highlights latest strides in fulfilling sustainable farming commitments
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Comment: Six essential steps towards sustainability
Any company that wants to secure its future must integrate sustainability into its business plan. But that’s easier said than done, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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It’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
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Red Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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Red Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter
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Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods launched
Aim is to foster a more holistic and harmonised approach to packaging legislation that balances quality and safety with environmental concerns
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Air Cargo demand up 8.3 per cent in November
Global airfreight market saw its strongest growth in two years last November, according to IATA figures
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Fruit Logistica’s fresh produce experts offer natural intelligence
Trade vistors can tap into the fresh produce industry’s largest gathering of experts and innovators and benefit from the exhibition’s unrivalled event programme
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Feel the heartbeat of innovation at Fruit Logistica 2024
New selection of 20 startup companies will feature in trade show’s dedicated Startup Day on Friday 9 February
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Take soil as seriously as air and water to protect food supply, MPs urge
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee publishes findings to its inquiry into soil health and urges government to take action
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Global air cargo demand rises for third consecutive month
Demand for air cargo was up 3.8 per cent in October marking three consecutive months of year-on-year growth, says IATA
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Soil Association calls on govt to ‘save our soils’ following EFRA inquiry
The organics charity says urgent action is needed to improve degrading UK soil and preserve food production, and urges Brits to get involved in World Soil Day
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COP28 must lead to action, says NFU
NFU urges PM to implement practical policies that help British farmers adapt to a changing climate
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Fairmiles calls for science-based net-zero guidelines
The climate justice initiative says net zero guidelines for airfreight are vital to protect market access for developing world producers
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Longer contracts and more price flexibility in potatoes
Potato suppliers report progress in customers’ support for growers but this has not prevented a sharp fall in production as growers fight to stay afloat