All Climate change articles – Page 19
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NewsCFDL panel underlines importance of profitable farm businesses
Lively debate at City Food & Drink Lecture focuses on food policy, retail supply relationships, trade deals, and tackling the health crisis
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NewsRed Sea and Green Deal disruptions set 'uncomfortable' precedent
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
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NewsSainsbury’s boss calls for collaboration to build sustainable food system
Simon Roberts says close, longer-term partnerships are needed in the supply chain to build a more resilient food system
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsClimate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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NewsWarm February means early start for Italian asparagus
With a promotional campaign set to start in Italy and Germany, producers near Bologna are hopeful that their product’s reputation as a culinary speciality will keep demand high
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NewsImpact of weather and economic challenges evident in T&G results
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
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NewsVitacress plants 800 trees at Hampshire production site
Producer hopes new woodland will help mitigate flood risk from River Test as well as boosting biodiversity
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NewsIFOAM welcomes recognition of PEF shortcomings for agrifood
The organic movement applauded the EU’s move to stress the limitations of the Product Environmental Footprint during the latest vote on green claims
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NewsEgyptian onion exporters wait to resume exports
Shortages of onions worldwide have forced many countries to hold on to production for their domestic markets, and in Egypt, exporters must wait to sell in Europe
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NewsKakuzi commits to enhancing ESG standards
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan avocado company Kakuzi, promised no let-up in the company’s efforts to ensure ”robust and sound” environmental, social and governance standards
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NewsFive key messages from LEAF’s annual conference
Speakers emphasise the scale of change needed to respond to the climate crisis
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NewsEU governments respond to mass farmer protests
Farmers blocked roads across Europe this week, as demands for action on falling prices and rising costs heightened, pressing governments to offer concessions
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CommentComment: Top three sustainability trends in 2024
Richard Bonn of Aethr Associates lays out the three major sustainability trends that fresh produce companies must respond to during the next 12 months
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NewsEcuadorean bananas at a crossroads
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
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NewsUNCTAD expresses concerns over escalating global trade disruption
Geopolitical tensions and climate change are raising alarms, according to the UN’s trade and development body
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NewsNew Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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NewsCapital Agro sees growing sustainability trend
Mohamed Wafaey, managing director and deputy chairman of Capital Agro, a leading Egyptian exporter of citrus and other fruits, talks about the growing importance of sustainability for the company
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NewsOrganics Europe reminds MEPs of “unsuitability” of PEF tool for agri-food
The Green Claims Directive is seen as an important step in the EU food system’s green transition, but the organic movement warns the use of the Product Environmental Footprint will ”open the door to greenwashing”
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CommentComment: Six essential steps towards sustainability
Any company that wants to secure its future must integrate sustainability into its business plan. But that’s easier said than done, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates