All Sustainability articles – Page 17
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ArticleNew government’s agrichemical legislation ‘must better protect UK crops’
Ali Capper calls on the Chemicals Regulations Division to create new legislation on chemicals and pesticides that better protects future of UK crops
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ArticleFrank Yiannas headlines 2024 International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
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PodcastsFruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne: growers can be driving force in energy transition
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels
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ArticleNFU Cymru calls for major overhaul of new farming scheme
Wales’s administration must deliver genuine change to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, says NFU Cymru
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ArticleTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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ArticleMorrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
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ArticleBayWa Global Produce makes progress on climate strategy
Ambitious new climate targets for the entire supply chain now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
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ArticleFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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ArticleGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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ArticleIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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ArticleStrong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
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ArticleNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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ArticleBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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ArticleCherry, peach and apple crops hit by hail in northern Greece’s Pella region
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
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NewsLineage launches Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
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ArticleDP World invests in cranes at London Gateway to boost railway capacity
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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NewsThorvald robots now treat ‘one in 10’ UK strawberries
Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England