All Sustainability articles – Page 57
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NewsCool weather creates shortfall in UK strawberry supply
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
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NewsNFU Cymru opens applications for Sustainable Agriculture Award
The award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farming in Wales
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NewsRecord turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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NewsDP World wins Port Company of the Year for second time
Port operator recognised for opening new berth at London Gateway and pioneering switch to rail freight at Southampton
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NewsFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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NewsChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
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NewsChiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
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PodcastsFruitbox 106 · Desmond Jas, Olympic Fruit
Chris and Desmond discuss the development of new strategies that drive success in the fresh produce industry
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NewsColes announces new Nurture Fund recipients
More than A$3.7m in grants to nine Australian businesses to implement sustainability plans
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NewsMetcash joins Australian fight to end food waste
Australian Food Pact now supported by 37 organisations that have pledged to act on food waste
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NewsAgrovision announces RipeLocker berry partnership
Companies say they will co-commercialise a new patented technology to extend shelf-life and bring fresher berries to The Fruitist brand
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NewsDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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NewsOrganic Ruby Red tomato hits shelves at right time
With the organic market picking up again in Europe, Belgium’s BelOrta says the timing of the launch of its organic version of the Ruby Red tomato could hardly be better
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsWorld Environment Day encourages record number of climate events
This year’s World Environment Day puts the focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the aim of accelerating progress on global commitments
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NewsThanet Earth opens UK’s first educational centre for greenhouse growing
Salad veg supplier opens a new education centre to inspire and train the next generation of growers
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsGlobalGAP shines spotlight on biodiversity
GlobalGAP’s Secretariat held at a live panel discussion on biodiversity on 24 May to mark the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity. Entitled ‘Be Part of the Plan: How can responsible and resilient farming practices promote and protect biodiversity?’, the talk featured the participation of stakeholders ...
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NewsRetail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs