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?
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
New data from the UK food charity shows that 7.2 million adults and 2.7m children experienced food insecurity last month
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
Central Co-op announces new charity partnership with Samaritans
Thx!-branded citrus from Classic Harvest now on sale in Walmart
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
Personal-sized pineapple landed the ’Overall Food Innovation of the Year’ title at the 2024 Mindful Awards
The tech aims to improve crop protection by enabling more targeted use of insecticides to combat moths
Immediate funding is required to help the farmers of Citrusdal’s agricultural community out of flood distress
Vizzone will be part of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at AMBS
The loan aims to assist UK farmers in reducing ecological impact and improve environmental resilience
A new BAPL report into fresh-produce plastic-packaging highlights need for pan-industry approach
The funding will be used to commercialise prototypes that detect diseases and control pests using robotics and AI
Ali Capper calls on the Chemicals Regulations Division to create new legislation on chemicals and pesticides that better protects future of UK crops
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels
Wales’s administration must deliver genuine change to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, says NFU Cymru
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
Ambitious new climate targets for the entire supply chain now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England
Company awarded Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation for farms in Agadir and Dakhla
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale