Sustainability
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?
Sysco GB celebrates sustainability success
The foodservice supplier scoops major sustainability award for waste management
Bella 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
Discovering the EU’s hidden gems
Advertorial: Veryan Bliss of the EU’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign explores the quality, sustainability and unique characteristics of various produce grown in Europe and imported to the UK
Positive feedback for Sinclair’s compostable label
Labelling company Sinclair says its new T55 certified compostable label has generated global interest, and calls on stakeholders to get behind an education and awareness campaign
Lufthansa and Maersk strive for airfreight decarbonisation
Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024
German trade association forms quality management team
Global Fruit Point’s Thies Claussen and Frutania’s Volker Kötting head up new committee with focus on quality issues
Fairtrade and ICA announce partnership
Organisations join forces to enable more cooperatives and their members to realise sustainable livelihoods
Angus 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
Westfalia debuts laser-etched mangoes in Europe
Move eliminates the need for individual plastic PLU stickers
European producers must ‘think smarter’ to survive
New technologies including AI are vital ingredients in any future success, delegates at ICOP in Portugal are told
Fairtrade Fortnight drives up sales
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
Effie Maersk crew harvests fresh vegetables on board
Technology provided by Agwa apparently produces regular supply of salad during long sea voyages
City Harvest praises farmer commitment to feeding the nation
The food redistribution charity collected over six tonnes of food donated by protesting farmers in London this week
Prevar 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
Turkish 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
Major berry marketing campaign wins EU support
Group of Dutch and Belgian companies agree deal to promote the fruit to young adults in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
Maersk takes dual-fuel methanol step
Logistics company completes first large container vessel conversion to dual-fuel methanol engine
Strong salad bar sales maintain healthy growth for Greenfood
The company’s fresh produce sales fell in the third quarter of 2024, but its added-value offers fared better
Jennie Coleman of Equifruit named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs
Coleman was recognised by Waterstone Human Capital for the “inspirational culture” she has helped nurture at the Fairtrade banana company
Source.ag announces partnership with Wireless Value
With the aim of freeing up growers’ time for more strategic and complex tasks, the new partnership aims to ensure more greenhouses can leverage the power of technologies and AI
VisualNacert co-founder honoured by women’s startup awards
Mercedes Iborra receives award in the #ScaleUp category at the #WomenStartupAwards 2024
Wholesale markets union backs global fruit and veg day
WUWM, FAO and AIAM5 join Chile’s Le Valledor market in pushing for a new International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
Arra 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
Citrosol publishes first sustainability report
Citrosostenibilidad SDG 2023 sets out company’s commitment to quality and sustainability
Bayer and Netafim expand collaboration
Companies aim to combine strengths in agronomy, irrigation, digital platforms and data modelling to benefit growers
GrowUp steals the show at product and packaging awards
Vertical farming business prevails in Deli category at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards, as well as picking up top prize for Champion of Champions
Agro 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
Sharpak launches padless berry punnets with Chambers
New trays for delicate berries remove need for absorbent pads, reducing weight and making packs fully recyclable at kerbside
DP World cuts carbon emissions thanks to rail freight boost
Logistics company has been incentivising companies to move containers by rail rather than road from DP World Southampton
Port strengthens Spanish sustainability ties
Port International enhances sustainable agriculture through an exclusive partnership with Agromartín in Spain
Rainforest 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
Farmers prepare for mass rally against farm inheritance tax changes
Thousands of farmers are expected to take part in event starting opposite Downing Street on 19 November
Land Alive launches £5,000 prize fund at new regenerative farming event
The sustainable food exhibition is set to take place on 22-23 November in Somerset
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to take raspberry robot to next level
Fieldwork says the interoperability of its technology is a big advantage to growers
Organic supplier Brio extends Italian avocado season
Company says new production in Catania adds to its Sicilian volumes and will eventually supply market from October to March
Lytone Enterprise works with Lytone Brazil to expand preservation solutions for Brazil’s fresh produce and floral industries
The LytoFresh programme is dedicated to supporting customers in the global agricultural production and marketing chain. LytoFresh is designed to offer rapid, effective, and user-friendly solutions to farmers around the world. Lytone Brazil has taken the lead in introducing Azolyte, an all-in-one fertiliser under the LytoFresh protocols, containing nearly 70 ...