Westfalia edges towards carbon neutrality
Westfalia Fruit Group has taken another step towards carbon neutrality, achieving the One Carbon World Carbon Neutral International Standard for 15 of its businesses for 2020. The leading multinational supplier of avocados has counted its 2020 footprint with One Carbon World, a carbon footprint verification organization. It is also a recognized resource partner in the UN’s Climate […]
FPC hosting black-tie ceremony for Fresh Awards on 8 July in London
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is inviting all who are involved in trading fruits and vegetables, cut flowers and plants across the UK to submit their entries for the annual FPC Fresh Awards. The FPC will be hosting its first reception to honour the best growers, service providers, marketers and “distinguished personnel” from across fresh […]
Tesco hopes Better Baskets logos push consumers to eat more healthy
Tesco has launched a new campaign called Better Baskets that aims to help drive more healthful choices in store by UK customers. Typically, supermarket signage and aisles of not-so-healthy choice can draw shoppers’ eyes away from better-for-you food options, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Tesco officials say that 86% of those who shop in their […]
South Africa table grape growers finish harvest, with numbers down for UK
The South Africa Table Grape Industry Association (SATI) has wrapped up the 2021-22 harvest season, posing intake levels of 77.6 million boxes, 3.6 percent ahead of levels at the same week last year. In a statement, SATI confirmed that all the country’s growing regions have completed packing. Exports can still continue but the association gave an update […]
U.S.: Price is outpacing other drivers in produce purchasing
American consumers have traditionally made buying decisions based on the look and feel of a particular piece of produce. Appearance is still important, but it isn’t everything — at least right now. In an era marked by high inflation and still-shifting lifestyles, the value equation has come back to the forefront. According to the new 2022 […]
Veg Power teams up on cherry tomato Grow Strong Project with Edinburgh Community Food
The health-driven non-profit Veg Power added another strong partner to its growing stable of helpers, combining forces with social enterprise Edinburgh Community Food to help deliver its Grow Strong project. Grow Strong is an initiative whereby 38 schools are taking part in the production of cherry tomatoes that are converted to create pasta sauce. Former […]
UK’s Freshgro co-op looks to produce world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
Carbon neutral is all the rage across the globe as governments, businesses and individuals strive for a more sustainable planet. Growers are trying to do their part, as well. The Nottingham-based Fresh Growers, or Freshgro co-operative, is hoping to deliver the world’s first carbon-neutral carrots later this year. The 10 farmers said premium Chantenay carrots, […]
Apprentice hub launches in Kent to boost fresh produce workforce
A new initiative launched by MDS and Growing Kent & Medway is aiming to get non-graduates and career changers into the fresh produce business through the creation of an “apprenticeship hub” in Kent. The two-year pilot program is designed to offer a fast track into the industry via a number of businesses to those seeking […]
