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?
Colorado beetle is described as ‘major threat to potato crops’ following confirmed sightings in Kent and suspected hitchhiking on imported produce
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
Removal of checks on fresh produce and plant health certificates among the detail now released under new ‘sanitary and phytosanitary zone’ and major realignment of food safety standards
Group targets development of new tools to combat rising threat of disease brought about by climate change and international trade
Students from six different African countries will take part in the 10-week sustainable agriculture course at Harper Adams as vice chancellor notes benefit of bringing people together
New government figures on key health indicators show a third of adults manage to reach their five-a-day fruit and veg target
Italian group aims to offer smart products for a sustainable future, in response to the European Union’s new packaging regulations
Produce companies such as Fyffes are among those taking part in the programme
Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair
The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Electric Berry project powers farm tools and equipment using flexible solar panels attached to top of its polytunnels, with no extra land required
Retailer and supplier establish Cultivation Academy to fund and support development of better production techniques
Company says its paper-based NFC label makes temperature registration during transport more sustainable and affordable
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
The European Commission’s description of organic farming as “green by definition” in its CAP simplification proposal shows the key role organics must play, says IFOAM Organics Europe
Driest start to spring since 1956 has prompted a meeting of the National Drought Group as salad and veg growers face increased irrigation costs
Detailed report highlights uncertain economic outlook and calls for better support on retail returns, labour, planning permission, and funding
A new guide to manage Potato Cyst Nematode is now available to members of GB Potatoes and CUPGRA with latest evidence-based recommendations
Unit enables scalable, sustainable, high-fidelity data collection across even remote commercial farmland
New survey hopes to fill gaps in knowledge around specific barriers to support and wellbeing among women working in agriculture
Products listed on AgList will now feature a Biome Makers badge when they have been tested using its patented BeCrop Trials solution
Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
The jury for the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2025 picks six finalists from 47 submissions
The fifth International Africa Avocado Congress takes place in the Kenyan capital on 27-30 May, with a focus on how to boost the competitiveness of African growers
Customers are choosing veg as top meat alternative, as Tesco’s latest sustainability report outlines key targets on healthy food sales and emissions reductions
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
UK growers are unable to match burgeoning demand in organic as new figures show low conversion rates due to uncertain farming policies
Potato supplier aims to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90 per cent by 2045
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
National minister of agriculture and Emilia-Romagna’s president back future growth in country’s fresh produce sector
A 40-hectare low carbon series of glasshouses in Essex is out for consultation as developers say it will provide climate resilient tomato production and replace imports from Holland, Morocco and Spain
CEO David Krause said the certification process has “made Frutura a better company”
The US$9.2mn investment project will help 57,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralist households in chronically dry areas