All Sustainability articles
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NewsEU deal ‘won’t begin until 2027’, says NFU president
In a wide-ranging interview on stage at Festival of Fresh, Tom Bradshaw covered trade deals, PO funding, energy costs and how food and farming policies will affect fresh produce
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NewsSlovenian company targets year-round lettuce supply
Panvita’s collaboration with Rijk Zwaan is set to produce its first crop this month, as demand for local, 12-month supply continues to grow
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NewsMorrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network reveals big emissions cut
Supermarket is working closely with farmer suppliers to reduce their impact
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News‘Berries should be fun’: Angus Soft Fruits launches brand refresh
Significant investment and theatrical marketing strategy behind Good Natured Berries aims to ‘shake up the berry aisle with joyful shelf appeal’
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NewsAkorn launches natural cucumber coating
Edible cucumber coating ”could spell end to single-use plastic wraps” on supermarket shelves
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NewsBanana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
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NewsNGO tells Chiquita: ‘return to Panama and reinstate workers’
Global Labor Justice accuses company of historic violations and being in breach of international conventions on labour rights
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NewsColes awards A$3.5mn to Australian growers
Eleven small and medium-sized Australian businesses receive grants from latest round of Coles Nurture Fund
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NewsIFPA ANZ announce partnership with The Wiggles
The children’s entertainers join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg
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AdvertorialEnza Zaden UK celebrates 40 years
From its humble beginnings on the south coast of England in 1985, the breeding company looks back at how it has grown to become a trusted partner to growers across the UK
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CommentMAF Industries redefines process water
In the US, MAF Industries is demonstrating that process water is a resource to be harnessed for superior fruit quality, reduced waste and enhanced shelf life, with open days planned for 11-12 June in Wenatchee, Washington
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FeaturesStannuco shows benefits of automation in aubergines
Belgian aubergine producer Stannuco’s automated greenhouse is the result of more than a decade of observation, experience and learning, according to owner Steven Van Nuffelen
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NewsHorticulture Awards for Excellence finalists announced
Winners to be announced at Hort Connections Gala Dinner of 6 June
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NewsNuffield Scholar joins Red Tractor to review food safety standards
Barbara Bray MBE appointed chair of Red Tractor Fresh Produce Technical Advisory Committee to enhance food safety standards
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NewsFinal hours to register for Festival of Fresh 2025
Don’t miss FPJ’s summer festival in Spalding, featuring big-name speakers, top-level networking, and exclusive tours of the Worldwide Fruit packhouse
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NewsGrowers face PO funding cliff edge
Sector fighting for concerns to be heard that ending current funding for English and Welsh POs will see loss of vital innovation, threaten small growers, and create unlevel playing field across UK and Europe
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NewsChiquita pulls admin staff out of Panama as strike continues
Company has apparently requested government permission to sack all of its remaining banana workers in the country
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FeaturesQuality key for Belgian curly endives
Dirk Declercq, chairman of the REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, believes specialist, high-end products like curly endives still have an important role to play at the auction
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NewsBayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
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AnalysisChallenging campaign for Greek strawberries
Greek strawberry producers have faced significant challenges this past season, including unfavourable weather conditions, labour availability issues and high costs, but Labidino eyes expansion in 2025/26