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PodcastsBananas on the brink? Professor James Dale has other ideas…
Scientist dubbed the ‘Einstein and Indiana Jones of bananas’ talks in depth about the fruit’s highly uncertain future
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NewsStorms strike fruit and vegetable crops in Italy
Strong winds that swept through provinces of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara have apparently caused extensive damage
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NewsBritish public want stronger government action on food, new poll suggests
Vast majority of respondents favour government reform to UK food system in new poll, which also reveals support for healthy food and fair prices for farmers
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NewsSainsbury’s signs Good Food Bill, calling for food system resilience
Retailer joins over 100 businesses urging cross-industry and government action to strengthen UK’s food system
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CommentComment: Why gene-editing is a must in bananas
Climate change and disease pressure are making gene-editing increasingly important to the future success of the banana sector, argues agri-scientist James Dale
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NewsExtreme weather conditions causing UK red cabbage shortage
Hot weather and lack of rainfall has affected red cabbage production, with short supply set to continue for coming weeks
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NewsRetailers must lead the way on circular packaging, says Tesco
Empowering consumers to recycle and implementing reuse and re-fill systems must be retailer-led, according to Britain’s biggest grocer
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NewsSimpler regulation and circularity key for sustainable packaging goals
Simplifying the regulatory landscape and increasing circularity among the priorities to achieve sustainable packaging goals, according to industry leaders
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company Portugal now over 60 per cent self-sufficient in water
More than six in ten litres used on producer’s farms comes from rainwater, as it hopes to insire other growers through Climate Farm Demo network
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NewsAva Monet raspberries launch across Aldi’s Scotland stores
Variety from Angus Soft Fruits breeding programme praised for standout flavour, consistent quality and large size
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NewsComment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
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NewsThe FPJ Big 50 Products: How fresh produce must adapt to a new normal
Waves of overlapping geopolitical conflict and climate extremes are creating tough conditions for fresh produce sales, but it’s clear innovation still pays off, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsRegenerative farming ‘central to future of UK horticulture’
Regen is moving from concept to commercial reality across the UK sector, as growers and suppliers view soil health as key to resilience and long-term sustainability
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NewsOregon pear growers face ruin after ‘extremely difficult’ campaign
Combination of psylla infestation, drought, rising costs, labour shortages and trade tensions brings some growers to brink
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NewsBelgian topfruit battles shipping uncertainty
Apple and pear producers in Belgium are keeping an eye on the weather forecast as much of Europe bakes in its second heatwave of the year, but the reliability of the shipping lines remains the chief concern for exporters
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NewsPeruvian asparagus suppliers facing ‘severe’ shortage
Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks
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NewsTempestuous season takes toll on South African grape trade
Geopolitical, logistical and climate disruptions all combine to prompt major shakeup in country’s grape export business
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NewsLonger potato rotations boost yields and disease resistance
British growers are benefiting from longer potato-based rotations that help improve economic performance and reduce disease pressure, finds new report from GB Potatoes