All Sustainability articles – Page 7
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NewsNFU welcomes SFI changes
Sustainable Farming Incentive actions cut and capped but Defra pledges new funding to improve farm productivity at NFU Conference in Birmingham
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NewsEfficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
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NewsProfessor Susan Jebb calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of food system as obesity crisis grows
Leading nutrition scientist calls for collaboration in UK food and drink sector to create system that prioritises health and nutrition but remains affordable
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FeaturesDutch companies aim to grow ‘fossil-free’ strawberries
The Greenery and Botany are working on a new production model which they say could cut costs and carbon emissions without compromising quality
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NewsPoly-clip System launches Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica
Hattersheim-based packaging technology company has received positive feedback for its sustainable net packaging solutions unveiled at Fruit Logistica
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NewsFreshfel-led project publishes environmental footprint standard
Environmental Footprint Initiative agrees on measurement methodology and moves to implementation phase across fresh produce business
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FeaturesSofrupak sees rising demand for eco-friendly berry packaging
Polish group continues to fly the flag for eco-packaging, and is now adding smart options featuring RFID chips to its range
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NewsExtreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops
Growers in Sicily and Sardinia report extensive damage to citrus, artichokes and vegetables after torrential rainfall and high winds in recent weeks
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NewsTesco recalls prepped fruit after salmonella finding
Grape and berry medley has been recalled by retailer after salmonella was detected during testing with consumers urged not to eat
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NewsShoppers see vegetables as the future of food, says Tesco
Chilled plant-based food sales are back in growth after years of decline, according to new figures from Nielsen, as Tesco says shoppers see vegetables as a “fundamental part of how people expect to eat in future”
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NewsKalfresh secures A$80mn investment for bioenergy facility
Queensland vegetable grower to lead development of food and energy precinct
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NewsMSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative
Initiative targets a variety of health challenges, from soil health and water quality to nutrition, chronic disease and food access
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NewsGarcés Fruit publishes 4th Sustainability Report
Company’s 60th anniversary year marked by a strengthened focus on ESG
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NewsLast chance to register for 2026 Spain Food Nation Summit
Organic produce and opportunities to boost exports from Spain to the UK will be focus of free event in London
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CommentComment: Defra funding has supercharged food redistribution
The £9.2mn in Defra funding has helped us redistribute over a third more surplus produce and allowed growers to cover costs – now it’s time to go up another level, writes FareShare’s head of fresh produce Emma Brown
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NewsBritish apples have ‘negligible water footprint’
New research finds British apples have a low water footprint compared with European or southern hemisphere origins, while greenhouse gas emissions are comarable across the UK, Europe and Chile
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NewsKorea prepares for growth in subtropical crops
Government prepares tools to help growers transition to new fruits as climate changes
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NewsDaily Dose supports digestion with new apple cider vinegar shot
Exclusive launch at Whole Foods Market is accompanied by three new smoothies, featuring berries, mango and greens
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce discusses industry resilience
Fruit Logistica panel covered challenges facing the business and how greater resiliency and efficiency in logistics can be achieved
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NewsLess green, more green: Albert Heijn cuts out carrot tops
The Netherlands’ largest food retailer says it has chopped out foliage and packaging from its bunched carrot line