Sustainability news archive – Page 79
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ArticleConsumers keen for organic produce at Coles
Retailer expands range to meet increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables
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ArticleBorough 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
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ArticleZespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
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ArticleEl 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
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ArticleAutomation 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
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ArticleKoppert takes sustainability steps
Group partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems on CSR targets, circularity, CO2 reduction and biodiversity
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ArticleSanLucar school support project wins sustainability award
The programme aims to ensure equal and quality education for the children of Puebloviejo, Ecuador
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ArticleAhold 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
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ArticleCarrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
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ArticleMaersk enters new green fuel partnership
Logistics giant and and Carbon Sink sign strategic partnership to accelerate green marine fuels production
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
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Article2023 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
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ArticleReforestation “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
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ArticleSchool Scheme under scrutiny
Freshfel Europe has stressed the value of the continued implementation of school fruit and vegetable schemes to the EC
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Article‘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
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ArticleLive-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
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ArticleWrap 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
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ArticleNew 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
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ArticleWater-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
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ArticleDriscoll’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