European Market: Weaving sustainability into the corporate environment
On Aug. 16, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that he has described as “the most significant legislation in history to tackle the climate crisis.” The Inflation Reduction Act contains $437 billion of spending — $369 billion of which will go toward emissions-cutting measures such as tax breaks for low-carbon energy and […]
Produce packaging gets more environmentally friendly while preventing food waste grows
Times are changing for consumer packaging in the produce industry. But even though plastic packaging is under closer scrutiny, that doesn’t mean that it is on the way out. Grand View research recently forecasted the global food packaging market will reach $562.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The […]
Report: Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign led to £34.1 million in veg sales
Very few campaigns aimed at increasing consumption of fresh produce in any nation have really worked, despite the myriad efforts of action groups and government agencies. However, one in the UK focused on helping children – Eat Them to Defeat Them – has garnered immense interest from consumers, who have increased vegetable purchases by £132 […]
Total Produce shifts brand to Dole UK
Total Produce UK has joined Dole’s Irish, Nordic and Exotics businesses by rebranding its operations across the UK. The firm officially transitioned to Dole UK on Monday, Nov. 7th. The process seeks to position the brand as a vertically integrated business. Mark Owen, Managing Director of Dole UK, called the rebranding a “milestone” in the […]
Freshfel launching Environmental Footprint methodology for fruits and vegetables
Freshfel Europe is developing what it calls a “a state-of-the-art, standardized methodology” in hopes of improving sustainability across the fresh produce industry. Under its Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative, the group and its members plan to launch the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for fruit and vegetables. The goal is that more transparency, better communication […]
Higher volumes forecasted for Chilean cherries, as exporters look to diversify markets
Chilean cherry volumes are expected to increase by almost 18%, according to Chilean company Decofrut. Exports are forecast to grow by 12 million boxes, totalling 84 million boxes in the upcoming season. During 2021, 96% of the cherry exports for the southern hemisphere came from Chile. As for destination markets, the Far East receives more […]
Aldi again increases wages for assistants to claim ‘highest-paying supermarket’ in UK
Always trying to remain one step ahead of its competitors, including discount rival Lidl GB, Aldi again is increasing minimum pay of store assistants in the UK to £11.00 per hour, and £12.45 within the M25, from 1st January. Depending on length of service, those workers could earn £11.90 nationally and £12.75 within the M25. All […]
Westfalia Fruit growing avocados on Portugal reserve using ‘minimal’ water
In a one-of-a-kind ‘farming with nature’ initiative, multinational supplier Westfalia Fruit Group has successfully launched and is maintaining a highly sustainable avocado orchard on protected land in the Alcácer do Sal region of Portugal. Within a Site of Community Importance and under regulations from the Portuguese government and European Union law, it is currently growing […]
