All Environment articles
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NewsUK drought declared to be ‘nationally significant incident’
Low water resources are leading to mixed harvesting conditions and some significant drops in yields as the National Drought Group upgrades water shortage warnings
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NewsG’s sees regen breakthrough as trials cut fertiliser and boost crop health
Salad supplier has seen groundbreaking results from its trials of regenerative farming and Johnson-Su composting technique
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CommentRijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan reveals expansion across Asia including a new Korean subsidiary, R&D facilities in Vietnam and Japan, and innovative product developments tailored to regional markets
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NewsNew project will use AI to validate regenerative farming
The first large-scale AI project to validate regenerative practices in potato production will take place in the UK with funding from a major EU grant
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NewsTurkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Lemons are expected to be in short supply globally this year, as most major suppliers struggle for volumes and the effects of Turkey’s disastrous frost continue to be felt
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FeaturesExperts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Global avocado supplies continue to increase, leading many to predict imminent issues of oversupply, but a panel of UK experts at this year’s Festival of Fresh conference see more room for growth
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FeaturesKenya’s avocado exporters scale up
As Kenya rises in the global avocado ranks, exporters like Karakuta and Keitt are investing in infrastructure, orchards and market diversification to stay ahead of the competition
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NewsMetis plums debut new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco
Launch from Coveris reflects growing trends for paper-based and branded packaging in UK
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FeaturesEgyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
Suppliers eyes strategic growth in avocado production, taking advantage of Egypt’s advantageous supply window that largely avoids the dominant producers
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NewsNFU Water Summit puts focus on critical issues
Event comes as farmers increasingly experience severe weather events
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NewsAustralian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
Researchers in Victoria believe new technologies can reduce labour costs in Australian apple and pear industry
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NewsDelhaize switches to cardboard punnets for Belgian strawberries
Belgian supermarket chain has introduced new cardboard packaging for its locally-grown strawberries, aiming to save 17 tonnes of plastic this year alone
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NewsUK food prices could rise by a third by 2050
A study from the Autonomy Institute warns “climateflation” risks pushing 1m Brits into poverty by 2050, as climate change impacts production at home and abroad
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NewsSpotlight on nitrogen pollution grows
New report by House of Lords finds nitrogen pollution impact to be ‘dangerous and deadly’ as inefficient use brings high costs to farmers and the environment
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FeaturesViscon targets early detection with EVA
The Dutch company’s new EVA Scoutr robot has the ability to detect pests and diseases early, helping to improve crop health and reduce losses for greenhouse vegetable growers
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NewsSmall label, big shift, urges Sinclair
Sinclair says a “small yet powerful” innovation like the compostable label is a good example of how “even a fruit sticker can help build a circular economy”
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FeaturesFlorette sticks to its fresh promise
The UK salad specialist’s “Guarantee of Freshness” speaks to the importance of freshness for salad consumers, while its new product launches look to add some spice to the category
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NewsWelsh government unveils new farm payment scheme
The Sustainable Farming Scheme is replacing Basic Payments in Wales with applications for funding to convert to organic among the first to open
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NewsFruitful Ventures highlights achievements in first sustainability report
Fruitful Ventures showcases significant progress in responsible sourcing and food waste reduction, while setting ambitious targets for water management certification and carbon footprint reduction by 2030
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NewsTesco’s free planters help kids learn about fruit and veg
Initiative is aimed at both improving health and making better use of soft plastic recycling