All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 16
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ArticleNew label for Moroccan Nadorcott
The Moroccan Nadorcott’s new label, “Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed”, highlights the origin and authenticity of the country’s unique mandarin, says APNM
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ArticleBelOrta kicks off strawberry season with Sonata
As the new strawberry season gets underway in Belgium, the cooperative is highlighting the benefits of its 100 per cent recyclable rPET punnets
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ArticleMoroccan tomatoes continue expansion
Morocco’s ministry of agriculture is prioritising tomato supplies to the domestic market in order to control prices, but rising production will also help meet international demand
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ArticleTurkish firms offer assistance to earthquake zone
Fresh produce companies in Turkey wasted no time in offering support to those affected by last month’s earthquakes, delivering food packages, fuel and shelter to the disaster zone
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ArticleZeus faces up to higher costs
Greece’s Zeus Kiwi says the past grape season would have been a great one in any average year, as its growers seek to adapt to a future of higher costs
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ArticleBelOrta auctions first green peppers of 2023
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of the first green peppers of the year, with red and yellow varieties not far behind
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ArticleFrench president promises greater harmonisation
Emmanuel Macron heard about the big challenges facing French growers at the SIA exhibition, vowing to better coordinate national and EU actions concerning pesticides
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ArticleLooking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
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ArticleMoroccan associations respond to UK tomato shortage
Apefel and Amcom say unusual temperature fluctuations to blame for shortening of tomato supplies from Morocco, as effects of climate change increasingly affecting region
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ArticleUK organic market withstands pressures
The UK organic market showed its resilience in 2022, recording positive growth in spite of the challenging environment, according to Soil Association Certification
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ArticleLogistical issues continue to impact Turkish exporters
Port congestion has eased off in southern Turkey two weeks on from the earthquake, but low availability of trucks, diverted to the disaster zone, is pushing up prices
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ArticlePositive expectations for organic apples, says Vog
The South Tyrolean Consortium expects a good season for its wide variety of organic apples, promising the “right apple for every need” all year round
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ArticleVip launches paper packs at BioFach
The Italian apple consortium showed off its new 100 per cent paper packaging at this week’s BioFach exhibition, as well as an array of organic apples
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ArticleFrench apple sector decries Carrefour rebuff
The presence of Polish apples on Carrefour shelves is being taken by the French sector as a dismissal of recent demands for more sustainable pricing from retailers
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ArticleBelOrta kicks off Belgian aubergine season
The new aubergine season has got underway underway at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with demand remaining strong from Belgium’s neighbours
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ArticleIFAD ups investment in Somalia
The International Fund for Agricultural Development is “substantially” strengthening support for drought-hit Somalia with the aim of building rural resilience
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ArticleGiacovelli points to potential of Puglia grapes
Despite the current challenges, the grape sector in Italy’s Puglia region has huge potential, according to the Giacovelli family
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ArticleTNFC highlights CO2-neutral citrus
The Natural Fruit Company’s presence at this year’s Fruit Logistica is “all about sustainability”, according to the company, as it showcases its year-round range of sustainable citrus and melons.
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ArticleMENA region must work together on water security
Collaboration between the public and private sectors and use of the latest water efficiency technologies are seen as crucial for the future security of the region
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ArticleSerbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
Exhibitors from Serbia, the Balkans and elsewhere came together at Agro Belgrade to make contacts, do business and discuss the latest issues