All Comment articles – Page 2
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CommentComment: New genes policy is a smart one
Darron Saltzman explains what the EU’s decision to allow certain gene-edited products will mean for fresh produce breeders
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CommentComment: Why compostable fruit labels are the future of fresh produce packaging
The fresh produce industry is turning to certified compostable labels as a strategic response to environmental, regulatory and consumer pressures
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CommentComment: Data is unseen key to post-harvest profit
How to prevent waste? Improved handling and logistics are vital, but bigger opportunities lie in better planning, writes Carmen Berkhout of Source
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CommentBreeders respond to EU proposal on gene edited crops
Some of the world’s leading plant breeders share their thoughts on this week’s landmark EU agreement to allow gene-edited fruits and vegetables
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CommentGrow potatoes for your market, not for one that isn’t there
NFU Potato Policy Group chair Tim Rooke stresses the importance of growing potatoes with a clear understanding of your market as climatic conditions become less predictable and production costs increase
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CommentComment: Why growing Australian horticulture to $21bn by 2030 is essential
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield calls out productivity, increased consumption and expanded export programmes as key to Australia’s industry growth
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CommentWhy the Chancellor must rethink inheritance tax
Alex Freudmann, managing director at M&S Food, makes an impassioned plea for change ahead of the Budget
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CommentComment: We need fairness and accuracy in race to net zero
Fairmiles programme lead Simon Derrick explains why retailers, NGOs and academics are joining forces
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CommentComment: British farming must transition to regen without delay
James Young of McCain Foods GB calls for cross-sector collaboration and government support to facilitate swift transition to regenerative farming
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CommentComment: CSR is a bridge between business and society
Every company carries social obligation far beyond business, says Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group
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CommentComment: Kiwifruit needs coherent competition, not unsustainable speculation
Kiwifruit industry’s recent expansion in Europe has brought it to decisive moment, one where future viability is at stake, says Marco De Nadai
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CommentHM Clause says tomato disease resistance is just the start
HM Clause’s tomato breeding coordinator Katarzyna Grabka discusses the company’s intensified efforts to develop ToBRFV-resistant varieties, climate adaptation strategies, and new launches including Freeman and Centinela ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress in Malaga
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CommentYuksel targets tomato growth amid ToBRFV challenges
Ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, Yuksel’s Hicham Abba discusses the company’s ToBRFV-resistant portfolio expansion and opportunities in premium tomato segments despite industry challenges
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CommentComment: The future of food is in local intelligence
Arie Havelaar of Dutch company Sawari Fresh explains how regional collaboration, sustainable practice, and data-driven insight can create new, local supply
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CommentBringing back biodiversity through pesticide-free production
Tom Amery, MD of The Watercress Company, describes the grower’s journey to pesticide free and the benefits and challenges it brings
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CommentAmazon Fresh store closures call checkout-free tech into question
Comment: Amazon Fresh project demonstrates how rushing into checkout-free technologies without robust testing can be costly and operationally challenging
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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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CommentWhy potatoes deserve a bigger place on Brits’ plates
Alex Godfrey, chair of GB Potatoes, explains why consumers should take another look at the many benefits of potatoes
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CommentComment: Molecular scissors tied up in legal knots
New genomic techniques offer unprecedented opportunities to transform plant breeding, but there are some big regulatory challenges ahead
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CommentHigh-quality photography ‘a key part’ of growers’ sales and marketing strategy
Strong imagery can help strengthen a grower’s relationship with retail buyers by demonstrating product quality and sustainable practices