All Climate change articles – Page 14
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NewsIran’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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NewsNew 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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NewsCherry, 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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NewsOutgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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NewsSanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
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NewsSignificant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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NewsLeaf extends its reach to Eastern Ghats
Indian agricultural company aims to foster sustainable livelihoods for 5m smallholder farmers
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NewsSicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsGreek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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NewsCool weather creates shortfall in UK strawberry supply
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
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NewsKoppert and Blue Radix win GreenTech Innovation and Concept awards
The winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the start of the Amsterdam exhibition, with Dutch firms Koppert and Blue Radix both successful
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsWorld Environment Day encourages record number of climate events
This year’s World Environment Day puts the focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the aim of accelerating progress on global commitments
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NewsRetail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs
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NewsDP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint
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NewsSustainability champions look to the future at Festival of Fresh
Branston’s group CEO, NFU’s net zero lead, and the boss of a year-round British strawberry producer offer their insights in the afternoon Sustainability session
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NewsStrong Pakistani mango volumes head to Dubai despite climate challenges
Mangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx
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NewsVertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in Iraq
Vertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security