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?
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) looks set for approval next month, but critics suggest the latest version is a wasted opportunity to revolutionise how business is done in the EU
The French wholesale market has recruited environmental services group Suez to implement measures to boost the sorting and recovery of waste at the market
Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
Packaging industry representatives slam PPWR as ”poisonous” and “ideological”, and warn of negative consequences for Italy’s fruit and vegetable export business
Aldi has donated 2.5m meals through surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
(Re)Generation Fruit, a Blue Whale-led consortium in France, is seeking to support the ecological transition of the sector while providing vital economic resilience for its growers
Lively debate at City Food & Drink Lecture focuses on food policy, retail supply relationships, trade deals, and tackling the health crisis
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
Simon Roberts says close, longer-term partnerships are needed in the supply chain to build a more resilient food system
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
New technology represents a ”game-changer” for growers looking to improve sustainability and productivity in their operations, the group says
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
POME project led by crop advisory Hutchinsons aims to allow inputs to be targeted in a way never seen before in UK orchards
A CEA Alliance workshop on the Farming Forward stage looked at what is a rapidly growing sector of the fresh produce industry and discussed sustainable improvements
With a promotional campaign set to start in Italy and Germany, producers near Bologna are hopeful that their product’s reputation as a culinary speciality will keep demand high
Record NFU Cymru response signals ‘major overhaul needed’ to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
Chris and George discuss the role of post-harvest technology when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetable quality and shelf-life
This session from day two of the Fresh Produce Forum looked at how the supply chain could be better organised and how food waste could be reduced
Company’s AI-powered database provides insights into disease risk, yield improvement and impact of regenerative agriculture
Farmers union in Valencia has asked Spain’s Minister of Agriculture to act over reported discovery of Hepatitis A in February
The Logistics Hub hosted a panel discussion involving Maersk’s Bruce Marshall and Rafael Llerena of Easyfresh
Welsh farmers drive home forecast job losses due to government sustainability policies with symbolic boot display
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
Thanet Earth Lettuce aims to boost UK self-sufficiency in leafy salads
The second episode of FPJ’s video series in collaboration with Coregeo reveals the secrets to the success of the Pink Lady® apple brand
The organisation behind national buy-British campaign plans to connect public sector with UK producers
Innocent Drinks announces £1m funding to support regenerative fruit and vegetable farming within its supply chain
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
Producer embarks on 12-month domestic supply thanks to a new energy solution to make glasshouse production more efficient and sustainable
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
Katy Pook, brand and marketing manager at Golden Kings Potatoes, explains how fruit and vegetable brands can build long-term emotional connections with their consumers
Water For All, a project run by Continental Fresh, offers customers chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility when it comes to preserving natural resources
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