All Sustainability articles – Page 5
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NewsSimpler regulation and circularity key for sustainable packaging goals
Simplifying the regulatory landscape and increasing circularity among the priorities to achieve sustainable packaging goals, according to industry leaders
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NewsArgentina renews fight against greening in key citrus province
Government maintains links with provincial producers and exporters to maintain monitoring and prevention efforts
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NewsComment: Fresh produce sector must get juicier with its marketing claims
Harvey Choat, MD of comms agency Nexus, makes the case for a cross-industry campaign on the health benefits of fruit and veg, new legislation on health claims, and bolder marketing ideas to challenge the FMCG giants
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NewsHuelva berry exports fall as storms affect production
Industry body Freshuelva says persistent rainfall during early development stage limited availability of fruit this season
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NewsDutch fresh produce sector agrees labour deal
GroentenFruit Huis concludes collective agreement, including salary increases, with FNV, CNV, and RMU Werknemers unions
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company Portugal now over 60 per cent self-sufficient in water
More than six in ten litres used on producer’s farms comes from rainwater, as it hopes to insire other growers through Climate Farm Demo network
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NewsNew scheme to help growers prove green credentials of coir
A new scheme from coir producer Botanicoir is designed to improve transparency in the substrate supply chain and help growers with sustainability reporting for retailer or certification schemes
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NewsAva Monet raspberries launch across Aldi’s Scotland stores
Variety from Angus Soft Fruits breeding programme praised for standout flavour, consistent quality and large size
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NewsTesco and M&S bosses to chair Industry Expert Groups in UK Packaging Pact
UK Packaging Pact appoints five new industry leaders to head focus groups as part of pact to transform UK packaging system
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NewsComment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
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NewsAustralian pineapple industry showcases the future of farming
Annuel Pineapple Field Days event comes to Hervey Bay from 30 – 31 July
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NewsThe FPJ Big 50 Products: How fresh produce must adapt to a new normal
Waves of overlapping geopolitical conflict and climate extremes are creating tough conditions for fresh produce sales, but it’s clear innovation still pays off, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsKoppert strengthens executive board with three additions
Koppert has restructured its top leadership by adding a chief customer officer, chief operations officer and chief product officer to its executive board
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CommentComment: Can science help save bananas, the world’s favourite fruit?
In an extract from his new book The Future of Bananas, Australian agri-scientist Professor James Dale explains why a lack of genetic diversity and an overreliance on a single variety have put bananas at risk of commercial extinction
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NewsCool Carriers takes delivery of second Snow-class reefer vessel
World’s largest specialised reefer operator welcomes Snow Flake into fleet, as newbuilding programme advances
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NewsVeg Power 2026 results show power of repetition
Children who participated more than once in the flagship ‘Eat them to defeat them’ campaign ate more veg, new figures have shown
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsRegenerative farming ‘central to future of UK horticulture’
Regen is moving from concept to commercial reality across the UK sector, as growers and suppliers view soil health as key to resilience and long-term sustainability
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NewsLidl launches summer ‘scavenger’ hunt for fresh produce
A new scheme in select Lidl stores near deprived areas will see kids’ trolleys feature clues to fruit and veg as part of new game to drive engagement and education
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NewsSouth Tyrol suppliers forecast bumper summer fruit season
Cooperatives Vip and Meg say they are using new AI technology to boost production at high altitude