All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 18
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ArticleWrap urges increased collaboration and action on climate
The climate action group is calling on more businesses in the UK to take immediate action on climate change, including efforts on food waste and plastic packaging
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ArticleEl Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities
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ArticlePrimland extends European operations with “We are growers”
French kiwifruit specialist Primland is continuing its “We are growers” positioning for Northern Hemisphere exports, establishing partnerships for Oscar kiwifruit with growers in Greece, Italy and Portugal
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AnalysisUNCTAD report highlights occupation’s impact on Palestinian producers
UN Conference on Trade and Development calls on international community to demand Israel lift restrictions on Palestinian economic activity, stressing the limitations for producers
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ArticleWrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
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ArticleBGI-Sanya and KeyGene collaborate on spatial transcriptomics
The main aim of the collaboration is to be able to quickly identify lead genes associated with important crop traits in order to develop crops with durable resistance
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ArticleSun World enlarges Australian footprint
The California-based genetics and licensing company has granted marketing rights to two Australian grape producers as it looks to boost supply of its leading varieties
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new Qatar facility as demand gets set to soar
Fresh Del Monte is prepared for a major uptick in demand for fresh-cut products and prepared salads as sports fans descend on the Middle East
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Article123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
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ArticleSollum lights way for Mucci Farms trials
Canada’s Mucci Farms has opted for Sollum Technologies’ dynamic grow lights for strawberry trials at its Boemberry facility
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ArticleKaplanis focused on upholding quality image
Costs are rising throughout the sector, while consumer budgets are plummeting, but top standards remain non-negotiable at Greece’s Kaplanis Fruits
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ArticlePrimland set on red, gold and green
Primland’s strategy is to stay flexible as rising costs impact the sector, but the French kiwifruit grower-marketer’s commitment to offering a complete range remains the same
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ArticleCanopy, an apple variety to rival Granny?
New variety Canopy from the IFO breeding programme is seen by its French breeders, Dalival, as an alternative to Granny in the green apple market
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ArticleUkrainian berries find a way
Despite the enormous challenges facing the Ukrainian berry sector during the war, production and exports have managed to continue, but longer term uncertainty remains
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ArticleContinued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
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ArticleQuality key for Greek kiwifruit despite crises
Greek kiwifruit companies continue to aim for top quality in the face of a succession of challenges concerning the climate, energy and consumption
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ArticleMerryBerry responds to changing environment
The Romanian blueberry specialist is reacting to changes in the climate, as well as the challenge of soaring costs, but its commitment to organic remains undiminished, according to sales director Radu Niculescu
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ArticleOrigine convinced of Fred pear potential after first Italian harvest
Grower members belonging to Italy’s Origine Group have expressed satisfaction with the first harvest of the Fred pear, with volumes set to soar in the coming years
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ArticleSpiderman and Hulk star for Jingold kiwifruit
Marvel characters including Iron Man, Thor and Spiderman are fronting European promotions of smaller sized Jingold kiwifruit for kids following a licensing agreement with Disney
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ArticleREO Veiling and Hoogstraten end merger talks
The two Belgian cooperatives have halted discussions on a potential merger that was mooted back in February