French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
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Technology
Genetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
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Sustainability
French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
Staay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Genetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
Copefrut sets out sustainability gains
PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
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Algarve oranges set the standard on taste
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban
Packaging
PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
New packaging measures now apply across the European Union, as businesses across the supply chain adapt to immediate changes
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
PPWR: What to do now, and what can wait
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
European consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
West Pak Avocado unveils new organic programme identity
Events
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