All Environment articles – Page 8
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PodcastsPrice wars and production costs
In the latest Fresh Produce Journal Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by Michael Barker to debate the pros and cons of the Easter price battle on British veg, and Nina visits tomato producer FlavourFresh
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AnalysisUK citrus market feels impact of Gulf crisis
The UK market has seen a rise in citrus sales over the past year, but all eyes are now on how logistical disruptions in the Middle East are affecting trade flows
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NewsEating more fruit and veg could cut household food bills
Increasing intake of fruit and veg to five-a-day while cutting back on meat and confectionery could help Brits save £550 a year, new research has found
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News‘Peel or no peel’: Influencers help McCain to educate around regen
Potato brand is releasing a spoof on a popular TV quiz show to help raise awareness of regenerative farming
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NewsVitacress relaunches Steve’s Leaves salad brand
Baby leaf salad brand has relaunched into Waitrose and Ocado with fresh look focused on outdoor heritage and sustainability credentials
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NewsUK Packaging Pact goes beyond plastic
As the issue of waste continues to overwhelm local systems, the UK Packaging Pact aims to transform the whole UK packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action
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NewsMexican avocado industry formalises zero deforestation export agreement
Voluntary self-regulation system is designed to verify compliance with environmental law and strengthen supply chain transparency
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NewsPeat-Free Pathway launched to help growers phase out peat
Initiative will be backed by a series of Fresh Produce Roadmaps
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NewsGreenyard director to lead Freshfel Europe
Frédéric Rosseneu named as successor to Salvo Laudani, with new vice-presidents from Netherlands and Spain also appointed
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NewsFreshfel to unveil new manifesto as industry challenges mount
Association marks 25th anniversary in Sicily, where its president Salvo Laudani is due to step down
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NewsDover becomes UK’s first net-zero port
The port has reached its carbon net zero goal for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation
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NewsPut procurement and planning on local election agenda, NFU urges
Farming union is asking local council candidates for the May elections to support British growers and farmers by campaigning to increase public procurement or planning reforms
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AnalysisBananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures
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FeaturesImportaco and AgriSound collaborate on regenerative farming project
Food group partners with UK’s AgriSound to gauge impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards
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NewsAgriplace rebrands as Simvia as compliance data requirements grow
Software company says change marks evolution from compliance platform to trusted infrastructure for Europe’s consumer goods market
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsZespri wins Italian award for home compostable label
Kiwifruit supplier picks up annual prize for its innovative use of Sinclair’s T55 home compostable stickers
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NewsLeaderBrand integrates Laser Weeder into salad leaf production
New Zealand vegetable producer becomes first in the region to use the technology at this scale
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FeaturesFinding the right technology in the berry business
Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category
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NewsSyngenta invests £100m in UK crop protection research hub
The new biotech and research centre will bring together 300 scientists working with cutting-edge AI technology to fast-track new crop protection products