All posts tagged "sustainability"

The German trading house Don Limón, a rather small player in the world of fruit and vegetables...

AgroPress of Switzerland will introduce a new magazine and communication platform at Fruit Logistica 2018. The new...

Using science and technology to inform sustainable farming practices and reduce adverse environmental impacts will have better outcomes than taxes will, Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman says.Science and technology the answer to water quality Using science and technology to inform sustainable farming practices and reduce adverse environmental impacts will have...

In the Migros supermarket in Zurich, the reusable Veggie Bags for fruit and vegetables have successfully passed their trial phase. So from 18 April, Veggie Bags are sold in all Migros supermarkets in Switzerland.  The transparent, reusable Veggie Bags are an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic bags, when reused several times, for packing...

In January 2017 the use of plastic bags for fruit and vegetables, in the French retail sector, as well as for cheese, meat and also fish counter was banned. However, bags made from home compostable bioplastic which contain a minimum amount of 30% renewable raw materials (and from 2025, 60% renewable raw...

Since its founding on April 1, 1972, TOMRA has progressed from being a pioneer in automated recycling technology to a company today offering a diverse range of sensor-based solutions that are helping to lead a cross-industry revolution toward resource sustainability. Starting in a small shed in Asker, Norway, the brothers Petter and...

The biggest opportunity facing the fresh produce industry is to increase consumption levels. European consumers eat just...

At Amsterdam Produce Show The Innovation Zone will be led by Wageningen University & Research, which applies Dutch...

Europe’s fruit and vegetable sector is facing radical change, with far-reaching consequences for fresh produce suppliers and...

No matter how sustainable your fresh produce production might be: As soon as you ship it things...