All Climate change articles – Page 4
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NewsIFPA Global Produce & Floral Show concludes after “transformative days”
The International Fresh Produce Association’s flagship event attracted attendees from more than 50 countries, with record buyer engagement and major announcements including a new data intelligence platform
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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FeaturesGreece prepares for tough kiwifruit campaign
Grower expectations for higher prices are putting pressure on Greek kiwifruit exporters ahead of the new season, as Greek volumes continue to grow as the European market slows
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NewsUK food ‘needs wartime transformation’
New report calls for radical transformation of food system, including producing more fruit and veg, to help farmers adapt to climate, preserve food security and tackle health crises
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NewsOnline sales return to Covid-era levels
Sales of online shopping at the supermarkets have risen by 12 per cent in the last four weeks, reaching highest share since March 2022
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NewsProduce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
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News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
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NewsComment: Planning reform is crucial to berry sector’s future
It is not unreasonable to think we are exactly the kind of industry any government of the modern age should be falling over itself to grow. And a national planning framework would do exactly that, writes British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston
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NewsFischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
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NewsWestfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
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NewsPortugal’s Rocha pear harvest stays low for fourth year
Growers are understood to be facing another challenging year, with production well below its potential
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NewsChiquita could sell Italian bananas by 2026
Company has reportedly agreed to establish an organic production trial in Sicily, working with local cooperative Alba Bio
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FeaturesExceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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NewsPolytunnel refusals are troubling: We need them to climate-proof UK production
Tunnel installation is a small price to pay for climate resilient food production and planning rules should reflect that, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsSoft fruit grower loses retrospective planning application for polytunnels
The New Forest Fruit Company may have to remove 15 polytunnels installed to expand its vine production and wine venture after ruling by planning inspectors and local objections
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NewsComment: Why we need to talk about seasonality
Reawakening consumer understanding of seasonality could help boost British produce sales and incentivise growers to diversify into other crops that suit UK conditions, writes founder of procurement group Regency Purchasing, Alex Demetriou, as British Food Fortnight kicks off
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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CommentThe water challenge: why embracing the Raingrown concept offers a real solution
As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress goes on tour in southern Spain
The second day of Fruitnet Tomato Congress, held in Malaga on 11-12 November, sees delegates explore the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group and Granada La Palma
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NewsBritish Berry Growers showcases sustainability gains
British Berry Growers has published its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting how the industry is leading sustainable farming practices while supplying healthy, homegrown berries across key environmental themes