All Comment articles – Page 5
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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CommentIs the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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CommentIt’s time for a more targeted approach to compliance
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate makes the case for a more holistic and less burdensome approach to fresh produce certification based on ‘quality culture’
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CommentPrepare for more empty shelves in 2024
Lee Stiles of the Lea Valley Growers Association explains why there is likely to be reduced availability in the fruit and vegetable aisle again in 2024
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CommentLEAF Marque is a catalyst for systemic change
Clare Mike, technical and business development director of LEAF, explains how LEAF Marque certification helps drive progress towards more sustainable farming and food systems across the world
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CommentSupermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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CommentTesting times for UK supply chains
John Giles of Promar International considers how the recent reprieve on border checks for fresh fruit and veg imported from the EU fits into wider supply challenges on the UK market
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CommentIt’s the price, stupid!
As Fairtrade launches its new offer to commercial partners in banana supply chains, Fairtrade International’s senior advisor for bananas Silvia Campos explains why sustainable prices are the key to a sustainable future
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CommentWhy ‘land sparing’ is a more sustainable option
Agricultural economist Graham Brookes explains why he supports a land-sparing approach as the best way of balancing food production and climate change mitigation
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CommentHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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CommentWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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CommentTowards a greener harvest
Harnessing artificial intelligence offers a real way to guarantee sustainable fresh produce quality control
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CommentBuilding brands with legacy in mind
Soto Group co-founder and creative director Matthew Crouch discusses the finer points of building long-lasting brands
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CommentLBP Rotterdam in the spotlight
Commercial director Anton Filippo discusses the start to the year, the direction of the business and the progress of the company’s customs clearing operation
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CommentRussian embargo alters Poland’s produce outlook
Mirosław Maliszewski, CEO of the Polish Apple Association, discusses the difficulties faced by the country’s fresh produce industry and how it is not only looking to survive but thrive in the future.
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CommentAs costs rise, Ilip targets strong demand for eco-friendly packaging
While packaging providers face up to rising costs and other hurdles, Ilip has implemented new strategies and added value to its offer to stay ahead
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CommentCharting Namibia’s grape growth
Andre Vermaak speaks at this year’s Global Grape Congress about the rise of Namibia’s table grape business and the opportunities for future growth
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CommentTechnology can take us to new heights
Alessandro Turatti of Gulftech International picks out key trends in the fresh produce business and explains how technology can help companies tap into their commercial potential
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Comment‘Retailers’ obsession with price is main cause of produce shortages’
GSCOP expert and former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter says the current supply shortages at UK supermarkets are down in large part to retailers’ all-consuming focus on price at the expense of product availability