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?
Fresh Del Monte announces pineapple offering
Group is to offer Costa Rica-grown carbon neutral-certified pineapples from farm to table through carbon insetting
Fyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons and grapefruit
Three in every 10 trucks entering the EU will now be subjected to pesticide analysis after increase in detections
IG International partners with Fyllo for precision farming
Precision agriculture company to provide real-time farm data and insights to help improve production
EC publishes school fruit and veg programme report
Some 54.6 per cent of European children consumed fruit, vegetables and milk in those schools utilising the community promotion programme
B-hive upgrades workspace in company expansion
Agritech innovator moves building but stays within Lincoln Science & Innovation Park as part of growth that has seen the business make 12 recent appointments
Organic frustration over ELMS update delay
Soil Association says farmers are lacking details on support for nature-friendly production
Research suggests grapes helps counter UV damage to skin
New US study reinforces promising role of grapes in photoprotection
Paul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
Wrap urges increased collaboration and action on climate
The climate action group is calling on more businesses in the UK to take immediate action on climate change, including efforts on food waste and plastic packaging
Tesco launches platform for inter-supplier trade
Tesco Exchange offers suppliers the chance to trade surplus stock among themselves
Consumers keen for organic produce at Coles
Retailer expands range to meet increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables
Borough Market makes Jane Swift permanent CEO
Swift has experience in corporate and charity sectors having worked with Trussell Trust, Workers Education Association and Landscape Institute before joining the market
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
El Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities
Automation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
Koppert takes sustainability steps
Group partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems on CSR targets, circularity, CO2 reduction and biodiversity
SanLucar school support project wins sustainability award
The programme aims to ensure equal and quality education for the children of Puebloviejo, Ecuador
Ahold Delhaize updates its CO2 targets
Retailer sets CO2 emission reduction targets for its entire value chain in line with UN goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C
Carrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
Maersk enters new green fuel partnership
Logistics giant and and Carbon Sink sign strategic partnership to accelerate green marine fuels production
Industry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
Reforestation “would protect Mediterranean agriculture”, conference hears
Climate expert tells CGC event that planting more trees in coastal areas would improve soil quality and help regulate rainfall patterns
School Scheme under scrutiny
Freshfel Europe has stressed the value of the continued implementation of school fruit and vegetable schemes to the EC
‘SFS must be achievable,’ says NFU Cymru
The Welsh Government’s new sustainable farming scheme (SFS) proposals must be open to all, says Welsh farmers’ union
Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
Wrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
New Spitalfields staying put for now
City of London Corporation votes for Billingsgate and Smithfield wholesale markets to move to Dagenham but New Spitalfields set to remain in Leyton for time being
Water-saving technology makes splash at Interpoma
Twelfth edition of apple-focused trade fair brings issue of water conservation to the fore with its Interpoma Awards
Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
Aldi launches foodbank fund
Dicounter Aldi announces emergency foodbank fund to support charities this Christmas
‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
BGI-Sanya and KeyGene collaborate on spatial transcriptomics
The main aim of the collaboration is to be able to quickly identify lead genes associated with important crop traits in order to develop crops with durable resistance
Fyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
