Sustainabillity
News and analysis for the international fresh produce business on the theme of sustainability. What is the fruit and vegetable industry doing to protect people, planet, and profit?
FPC launches UK Grower of the Year award
FPC Fresh Awards 2022 will honour an outstanding leader in the production of fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers or plants in the UK
BAPL announces 2022 campaign
BAPL puts affordability at core of its 2022 British apples and pears promotional activities
New CEO at Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer, replacing the retiring Martin Sawyer
Gene-edited tomatoes could offer new source of vitamin D
Scientists at the UK’s John Innes Centre have created a tomato rich in vitamin D
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Fairtrade Cananda increases certified banana availability
Retailers in the country have expanded their Fairtrade banana offering as Fairtrade Month is marked
Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
Coles harnesses plastic marine waste
Australian retailer will recycle plastic recovered from Malaysian waterways to make shopping bags
GreenTech names Innovation Award contenders
Next month’s GreenTech Amsterdam exhibition shines a spotlight on the latest sustainable innovations in the business with its Innovation Award and Concept Award
Pink Lady creates buzz at Morrisons with Bee Pink campaign
Leading apple brand Pink Lady relaunches Bee Pink promotion in Morrisons stores to raise awareness of importance of pollinators
Ilip offers the packaging perspective
Business development and marketing director Roberto Zanichelli tells Eurofruit that sustainability and the circular economy are central to the Italian company’s thinking
Aldi teams up with Cashew Coast to crack sustainable nut supply
Aldi UK announces new partnership to support sustainable cashew production and supply chain
World Bee Day puts focus on protecting pollinators
Governments, farmers, consumers and agtech start-ups all have a role to play in reversing the loss of honeybee colonies
Flavorite takes on brand new look
Australian fresh produce company reveals updated brand after nearly 30 years of operation
Trade gathers in Brussels for Freshfel Europe’s annual event
Newly elected president Salvo Laudani warned the trade faced continued market uncertainty
Gulf anticipation for Pakistani mango season
Demand is high ahead of the arrival of Pakistani mangoes in the UAE, with production volumes down due to severe weather conditions
SanLucar schools project receives Social Enterprise Prize
The award was given to the company for its school support project in Ecuador, where it has its own production farms
Di Muto launches smallholder management software
Farm management application enables growers to digitally transform their operations
GreenTech in Mexico attracts Dutch interest
GreenTech Americas took place last month in Mexico, with Dutch companies keen to offer their technological expertise
Global Tomato Congress: Sustainability is the driving force in packaging
Carton Pack has developed a range of greener packaging solutions for tomatoes that offer a number of benefits to the supply chain without compromising on quality
Dogtooth takes robots to Downing Street
Strawberry-harvesting-robot manufacturer Dogtooth Technologies stressed UK growers’ urgent need for labour when it showed its intelligent machines to Boris Johnson
Puglia warns of farmworker shortage
The southern Italian region faces a severe shortage of workers for a number of products, including cherries and tomatoes, says Italian association
Westfalia boosts green credentials with Carbon Neutral accreditation
The multinational aims to be ‘lifetime carbon neutral’ by 2049 as part of a wide-reaching sustainability strategy
Climate change challenge for Indian mangoes
Extreme weather affects 2022 mango harvest compounding issue of rising costs
Elite Agro potatoes meet local needs in UAE
The UAE producer and supplier highlights the carbon emissions saved from its “locally-grown, high-quality” potatoes
IFOAM marks 20 years of organic growth
IFOAM Organics Europe says organic farming is the best way to make food production more resilient and less dependent on energy-intensive inputs to guarantee future supplies
Global Tomato Congress: Prominent aims to inspire consumers
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
NIAB opens GreenTech Hub
New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent
Govt announces £200m funding for HGV zero emission trials
Transport minister announces £200 million zero emission HGV funding at Logistics UK conference yesterday
Organic farming on the rise in UK
More British farmers are converting to organic production in line with growing consumer demand, finds organic body Soil Association
Woolworths launches in-store vertical farm
Partnership with InvertiGro will see fresh herbs grown in Metro Park Sydney Village store
Agromediterránea offers plastic-free packaging
Murcia group says new environmentally friendly bags are 100 per cent bio-based, biodegradable and compostable
Nature’s Pride presents progress on sustainability
2021 Annual Report maps progress made on the company’s five-year Sustainable Business Plan
‘Best farmers’ at risk of going bust
High input costs and changing policies could force the ‘best farmers in England’ out of business, says charity
Global Tomato Congress: Gautier Seeds expands its range
Ahead of this year’s Global Tomato Congress, Gautier’s tomato product manager Julien Savignac tells Fruitnet that the group is bringing some exciting new varieties to market
R&R Smith adopts home compostable packaging
Australian organic apple supplier to utilise TIPA’s compostable produce bags for 1.5kg offering
