Zrównoważone opakowania powinny opierać się na realistycznych, sprawiedliwych i wykonalnych celach w zakresie zmniejszenia wpływu na środowisko naturalne
Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, Europejskie Stowarzyszenie Produktów Świeżych, oraz Europatat, Europejskie Stowarzyszenie Handlu Ziemniakiem, przyjęły do wiadomości wniosek Komisji

How to care for the orchards
How do you prepare your orchards for the next growing season in order to achieve a high yield of high-quality fruit? What pre-season measures are part of sustainable fruit production? Do they

Spanish retail urges reconciling of sustainability and economic growth
The 5th Sustainable Development Congress hosted by Aecoc and FIAB brought together nearly 200 attendees who valued the commitment of companies to comply with the UN Sustainable Development Goals,

Freshfel Europe urges facilitation of trade
At a dedicated session on sustainable food systems hosted by the World Trade Organisation’s SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) Committee, Freshfel Europe stressed the important role played by the

“Only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards in Michoacan are legal”
Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development of Michoacan that

In the last 30 years, Spanish lemon production has reduced its water footprint by 38.96%
Amidst the water awareness week, it's worth noting that the Lemon and Grapefruit Interbranch Association (AILIMPO) has been working for years to reduce the water footprint of lemon production in

Copa-Cogeca/Freshfel Europe/Europatat: Realistic, fair and feasible targets for sustainable O+G packaging
Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, have taken note of the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation

Kaufland tritt Alliance for Water Stewardship bei
"As an international food retailer, we are aware that our actions have an impact - especially in the area of water. Joining the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is therefore another important

Can Indian growers ride the tomato, onion, and potato wave?
Indian potato and onion farmers are struggling to get remunerative prices in certain regions of India. (Indo-)Dutch companies providing solutions from planting material to processing equipment

New Edeka campaign shows: More sustainability in shopping does not have to be expensive
Edeka's new sustainability campaign starts on 20 March. The accompanying TV commercial shows a ballerina playfully prancing through the store on pointe shoes. The core message: just as

"Circular packaging can help Europe meet its energy-neutral climate goals"
Seven years from now, all European Union countries must have reached their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here, the European Green Deal plays a central role. "Urgent action is needed. CO2

Early starters from the Palatinate now ensure sustainable movement on the vegetable market
The harvest of the first spring onions in the Palatinate is currently underway, coinciding with the meteorological start of spring. Since the beginning of March - and thus about a week earlier

Port of Rotterdam: focus on sustainability and efficient logistics chains
With innovative technologies, the provision of data, new sustainable fuels and international cooperation, Rotterdam wants to make the port and the logistics chain via Rotterdam as efficient and

"In the organic and Demeter segment in particular, our product has already become well established"
During the trade fair premiere at expoSE last year, FPS Flexpack Ltd. picked up the coveted innovation award for its PaperStretch wrapping paper, which is used as a plastic-free alternative to

Equinix showcases new rooftop farm on one of its data centers
Equinix has revealed a new rooftop farm on one of its data centers in France. The facility makes use of waste energy from the data center to power. It is located in the Equinix PA10 data center in

PIPEO, a labour 'agro-Erasmus' to promote the generational changeover
One of the main challenges facing the agricultural sector is generational change. According to the study 'Agro-millennials. Perfil de los nuevos agricultores/as y ganaderos/as del siglo XXI'

Gemüsegarten Pfalz: "Early starters" ensure sustainable movement on the market
The harvest of the first spring onions in the Palatinate is currently underway, coinciding with the meteorological start of spring. Since the beginning of March - and thus about a week earlier

Survey: Sustainable nutrition has only little importance for parents
Many parents see their children's future threatened by the climate crisis, but only a quarter (25 %) attach high importance to sustainable nutrition. This is the result of a recent survey for

Özdemir: "Partnership for the future with Colombia for sustainable agriculture, food security and peace".
Germany and Colombia want to intensify their cooperation in the agricultural sector: The Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, and his Colombian counterpart, Cecilia López

Bio-plastics offer up sustainable produce protection
Given the pressures today’s supply chain is under, produce growers and shippers are generally on the lookout for products that will help protect produce. These products need to be sustainable

Fruit of Madama Oliva becomes greener
Madama Oliva's Frutto line packaging becomes recycled plastic with Iscc Plus certified raw material. This is the company's leap forward towards a more sustainable approach to the production and

Dr. Lara Ramaekers to lead Biobest team
Lara joins Biobest from UPL - the Mumbai-based global provider of sustainable agricultural technologies and services - where she was the Global Biocontrol Portfolio Leader. Prior to that, she

ZVG потрясена ужесточением SUR Сара Винер
Центральная ассоциация садоводов (Zentralverband Gartenbau, ZVG) с явным неприятием реагирует на поправки, предложенные

Province of North Holland invests millions in local food
The province of North Holland is setting out to have it people eat closer to home, investing 2.7 million euros in local food and sustainable agriculture. Direct contact between farmer and consumer

ZVG zbulwersowane zaostrzeniem przepisów SUR przez Sarę Wiener
Centralny Związek Ogrodniczy (Zentralverband Gartenbau, ZVG) reaguje wyraźnym odrzuceniem na poprawki zaproponowane przez europosłankę i sprawozdawczynię Sarę Wiener do nowego