Sustainability news archive – Page 40
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Salad supplier turns over new leaf in fight against waste
Forecast and planning specialist Fresh4cast says better data management helped multinational reduce margin for error by 10,000 boxes per day
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Singrow launches climate resilient strawberry
New variety developed using proprietary genomics technology platform designed to address food security challenges
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Port International champions sustainable cucumbers
Fresh produce importer and Zeiler Hungária offer insights into their sustainable cucumber production
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Turning over a new LEAF
Finding ways to farm that are economically, socially and environmentally acceptable topped the agenda at LEAF’s annual conference
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TNFC highlights CO2-neutral citrus
The Natural Fruit Company’s presence at this year’s Fruit Logistica is “all about sustainability”, according to the company, as it showcases its year-round range of sustainable citrus and melons.
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Strawberry production underway at UK’s largest vertical farm
BerryWorld partners with Dutch agtech firm Smartkas to offer year-round strawberry supply from new facility in Essex
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Lidl launches £10k prize draw to boost fresh produce sales
Discounter incentivises fresh fruit and vegetable purchases with cash prize draw
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UK production is under threat. How can we secure its future?
Production costs appear to be unsustainable for many UK fruit and vegetable growers, and industry leaders warn that this will push production abroad. What should retailers, supply chains and the government do to support British producers?
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MENA region must work together on water security
Collaboration between the public and private sectors and use of the latest water efficiency technologies are seen as crucial for the future security of the region
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Linton Growing joins Driscoll’s nursery network
Linton Growing becomes fifth UK plant propagator to join Driscoll’s nursery network following “stringent” audit
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Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Apple brand collaborates with chef that rose to fame in last year’s Great British Menu, creating series of recipes that help fight food waste
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‘Growing more organics is key to climate response’
OPINION: As UK agriculture faces up to the realities of climate change, the Soil Association’s senior horticulture manager, John English, sets out what role he thinks organic horticulture can play in the future of British production
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Serbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
Exhibitors from Serbia, the Balkans and elsewhere came together at Agro Belgrade to make contacts, do business and discuss the latest issues
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Pallet Earth launches sustainable solution
Group brings new generation of sustainable and trackable pallets to the UK and Europe
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Bayer and Kimitec join forces to develop next-generation biologicals
Deal combines Kimitec’s biologicals discovery capabilities with Bayer’s global field-testing resources and crop protection portfolio
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New Zealand horticulture sets NZ$12bn target
New industry strategy aims to double the farmgate value of horticulture production by 2035
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The Summer Berry Company's green gains
The Summer Berry Company’s ESG manager Silvina Morais tells FPJ why the producer has adopted an ecological approach as it faces up to climate change and looks to expand despite the current cost pressures
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OneThird harnesses AI to cut waste across food supply chain
AI-powered shelf-life prediction technology helps growers, distributors and retailers make better decisions
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Artemac helps Orius to control thrips
Belgium’s Biobest says that Artemac provides a cost-effective means of supporting its Orius-System to control thrips in sweet peppers and other crops
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Fepex mulls challenges facing Spanish F&V sector
Producers are facing tougher regulation, climate change and digitalisation