All Climate change articles – Page 16
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NewsNew Gala clones from CIV stand out for early colouration
Italian breeder’s new varieties are said to develop colouring earlier than other Gala clones
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NewsColombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
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NewsHelp us protect citrus industry from mosquitos, Spanish group tells EU
’Public health must prevail over absurd and senseless political ideologies,’ says president of agricultural association Asaja Murcia
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NewsGreek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
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NewsIFPA to host second round of Australasian sustainability summits
Programme includes keynote address from IFPA VP of sustainability, Tamara Muruetagoiena, an update from Zespri’s executive officer for sustainability, Rachel Depree, and insights from NAVI Co Global CEO Gilad Sadan
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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NewsPink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
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NewsGreenTech Amsterdam points toward future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages
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NewsSigns of return to form for Italy’s stonefruit sector
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
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NewsPlea for help for flood-ravaged Citrusdal
Immediate funding is required to help the farmers of Citrusdal’s agricultural community out of flood distress
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NewsPrince 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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NewsTaste 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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NewsBayWa 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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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