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?
Government launches consultation to protect valuable farmland
Land use framework will map the areas of England with the best quality farmland and greatest potential for nature recovery
BayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
Food Freshly to showcase new Produce Wash solution in Berlin
The company is seeking pilot trial partners for patented process suitable for wide range of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
MPs call for UK to boost food production by 30 per cent by 2050
Group says UK agriculture needs clearer plan to unlock its potential, reduce dependence on imports, and contribute to global food security
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‘Banana badasses’ take on the world
A Canadian supplier is using innovative marketing in its drive to secure fairer returns for banana producers
Argentinean producers of organic apples and pears consider alternatives to Europe
Rising costs are forcing organic topfruit growers in Argentina to look at alternatives to the European market, either in the better-paying US or closer to home
Ifco registers ‘record’ customer environmental savings
Some 2.4bn shipments of fresh grocery products were delivered worldwide using Ifco reusable packaging containers last year
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Fyffes’ meal donations top 24 million
Some 10.5mn US meals have been delivered, along with more than 10mn UK meals and over 1mn Irish meals, Fyffes says
Cost and climate reduce crop variety across Turkey
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
Land App tieup gives Waitrose farmers access to sustainability tools
Retailer says move is a critical step in its Farming for Nature programme
Iran identifies challenges to boosting organic produce sector
Iran Organic Association hosted a seminar to highlight key areas of development to support Iran’s organic sector, including education, infrastructure and international collaboration
Fairtrade highlights “urgent” banana challenge
Anna Pierides says too many banana farmers and workers are left vulnerable under current practices
ARU leads £2m project to save UK from food shortages
Anglia Ruskin University leads work to avoid collapse of UK’s food system
Wadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
Rijk Zwaan and partners face the future together
The seed specialist says partners can count on its support when tackling issues such as climate change and supply chain concerns
Fruit Logistica presents the European Statistics Handbook 2025
An in-depth look at market developments, economic challenges and climate impacts in the fruit trade – now available for free on the website
German group demands ‘fundamental change’ from new government
DFHV president Dieter Krauß criticises Scholz-led coalition for what he calls “empty strategic concepts”
South Africa reacts to US withdrawal from Climate Change Accord
While the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a blow for South Africa, there are also new opportunities
Driscoll’s opens new Australian high-tech tissue culture laboratory, foundation nursery and R&D facility
Victorian facility will reduce Driscoll’s reliance on third party nurseries
IFPA drives forward its Supply Chain of the Future concept
Association’s Supply Chain Council is determined to foster significant advances towards better, more sustainable logistics
Farmers need support to reap the benefits of AI
Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, says that several key barriers currently stand in the way of AI adoption among farmers
Success of organics ‘depends on retail expansion’
As Made in Nature campaign concludes, research suggests there is still plenty of potential to grow sales
Koppert tech allows more efficient pest control in strawberries
A novel application system for natural predators is revolutionising control of key pests in UK strawberry crops
Rijk Zwaan champions tomato varieties
Seed specialist says its tomatoes combine high resistance with flavour, highlighting its new ToBRFV-resistant Anizalla RZ variety
Berry boss talks up year-round potential
David Sanclement, CEO of The Summer Berry Company, explains why he sees opportunities to expand 52-week UK production, particularly in strawberries
Move to mainstream retail helps organic sales recover in Germany
New USDA report suggests decreased inflation has also contributed to an improvement in sales of organic produce
Wakate teams up with coffee growers to sow sustainability
Female empowerment project aims to protect the environment and promote biodiversity in Colombia’s Caldas region
Fresh disturbance in the force: produce leaders expect political upheaval
Prominent figures voice concern over disruption that fresh produce companies can expect in the next 12 months, as Trump returns to the White House and political wrangling over climate change and sustainability continues
Colombia’s Equilibria Agro launches EqPaís
New venture aims to raise the quality bar for Colombian-grown Persian limes and improve the lives of small farmers
IPD highlights melon varieties at Fruit Logistica
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
Pioneering smart agriculture takes centre stage at Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2025 is set to welcome a record-breaking number of Smart Agri exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of agriculture
Rabobank: health and technology among top trends impacting agriculture to 2030
Global strategists predict changing trade dynamics, health concerns and innovation to influence agriculture in the next five years
‘Growing Green’ scheme offers cash and sustainability advice to Kent hort firms
Up to £7,000 available for businesses to reduce their environmental impact
Birmingham Wholesale Market goes green
Waste management service provider Axil is working with the market to help make it a greener, safer and more attractive place to do business