All Sustainability articles – Page 9
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News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
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NewsDutch consumers lack knowledge of daily fruit intake recommendations
New research reveals that while most Dutch consumers recognise fruit and vegetables as healthy foods, only 17% know the World Health Organization’s recommended daily intake amounts.
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NewsMore climate-resilient fruit varieties will be required in future
World’s first apple bred specifically for hot climates was recognised as top fresh produce innovation at Fruit Attraction 2025
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NewsComment: Planning reform is crucial to berry sector’s future
It is not unreasonable to think we are exactly the kind of industry any government of the modern age should be falling over itself to grow. And a national planning framework would do exactly that, writes British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston
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NewsIFPA 2025 Executive Leadership Summit Asia highlights key opportunities in the dynamic market
Programme shared insights on marketing, economic growth, consumer behaviour, and trade dynamics across Asia
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NewsFruitMasters launches new Morgana apple season with ALS charity support
Dutch apple specialist celebrates new harvest with charity donation and nationwide marketing campaign highlighting local origins across Superunie retail network
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NewsFischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
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CommentBringing back biodiversity through pesticide-free production
Tom Amery, MD of The Watercress Company, describes the grower’s journey to pesticide free and the benefits and challenges it brings
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NewsNew event aims to supercharge Scotland’s organic sector
A new event aims to bring Scottish organic farmers and growers together to capitalise on continued market growth and favourable policy support by the Scottish government
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NewsHortifrut, Nature’s Pride team up for school garden programme in Peru
Client-producer collaboration promotes the establishment of “forest-type” gardens in public schools in rural areas
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NewsWestfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
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NewsFreshfel backs EAT-Lancet call for fruit and vegetable policy shift
Freshfel Europe has welcomed the latest EAT-Lancet report on sustainable food systems, saying it aligns with the association’s calls for a drastic shift in EU policies to position fruit and vegetables as key partners in addressing rising societal challenges
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NewsEAT-Lancet report puts fresh produce at heart of future diets
Influential publication underlines the importance of plant-rich diets for the good of people and planet
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NewsPortugal’s Rocha pear harvest stays low for fourth year
Growers are understood to be facing another challenging year, with production well below its potential
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NewsFyffes wins sustainability excellence award
Global banana and fruit producer Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental sustainability efforts at the FPC Fresh Awards in London, winning the Ethical Sustainability Excellence 2025 award
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NewsChiquita could sell Italian bananas by 2026
Company has reportedly agreed to establish an organic production trial in Sicily, working with local cooperative Alba Bio
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FeaturesExceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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NewsSaveggy launches plant-based coating in Sweden
Swedish startup announces one-month pilot for cucumbers with Ica and Swedish grower Odlarna
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NewsSemillas Fitó scoops sustainability prize at Retina ECO 2025 Awards
Company recognised for developing the first specific methodology for measuring the ecological footprint of vegetable varieties
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NewsIBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.