All Sustainability articles
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NewsEnza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
As economic, environmental and societal challenges coalesce, some in the tomato business foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite the continued success of premium varieties
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FeaturesWaitrose Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
Two decades after its founding, the Waitrose Foundation of Southern Africa looks back on a project that pioneered ethical trade and sustainable supply chains
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NewsUnifrutti Group appoints Ashley Allen as group chief sustainability officer
International fresh produce supplier Unifrutti Group has appointed Ashley Allen as its new group chief sustainability officer, bringing experience from Oatly and Mars to advance the company’s environmental agenda.
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NewsCoronation Food Project celebrates 11 million meals in two years
Project inspired by King Charles has raised £20mn and delivered almost 5,000 tonnes of surplus food to communities in need since its inception
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NewsOppy opens expanded Calgary facility to boost Prairie operations
Canadian fresh produce group Oppy has opened a significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, 50 per cent larger than its previous location, to strengthen its service capabilities across the Prairies
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NewsItalian prime minister opens world’s first cable-car system for fruit transport
Giorgia Meloni praises Melinda’s cable-car system, which links the cooperative’s Predaia packhouse to its innovative mountain storage
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United is this year celebrating three decades of Prominent, its tomato brand that has embraced innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
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FeaturesTreesury sees tokenisation as solution for financing production
Serbian fintech company Treesury is enabling small investors to generate income from long-term investment in hazelnut cultivation, with potential for other products such as berries and tomatoes
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026 – precision horticulture in focus at Frutic Science Symposium
With the overarching theme of ’Science for Sustainable Fruit Production’, sessions will highlight new research in robotics, imaging and postharvest technologies that are driving smarter horticulture
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company set to double winter strawberry production
Berry producer is gearing up for a 400-tonne UK strawberry crop this winter after expanding growing area to 3.6ha of glass
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump administration tariff exemptions for fresh produce
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariff exemptions for goods not produced domestically in sufficient quantities, saying the move will help keep fruits and vegetables affordable
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NewsEU drafts stricter MRLs for various pesticides
A draft regulation by the European Commission proposes to reduce the maximum residue levels on a number of pesticides including diazinon and fenarimol
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NewsPersea harvests Italy’s first organic avos using regenerative agriculture
The company’s agricultural ecosystem integrates production, livestock farming, and biotechnology
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NewsIFPA calls for momentum after federal government reopening
The International Fresh Produce Association says Congressional gridlock had put 48mn Americans at risk of losing access to fresh fruits and vegetables
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NewsFuture of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsHapag-Lloyd EBITDA falls to US$2.8bn for first nine months of 2025
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has reported a decline in earnings for the first nine months of 2025, with group EBITDA falling to US$2.8bn from US$3.592bn in the previous year, despite strong transport volume growth driven by its new Gemini network
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NewsTrapview partners with Doktar for automated pest monitoring
Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based ag-tech company Doktar to deliver real-time pest monitoring and forecasting solutions for sustainable agriculture
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NewsIfco launches digital tracking service for reusable packaging
Reusable packaging leader Ifco has launched Ifco Digital, featuring its new Tracking-as-a-Service solution that uses Bluetooth and GPS technology to provide real-time visibility into crate and pallet location, temperature and condition throughout the supply chain