All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 19
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ArticleFreshfel Europe urges action as energy costs soar
Rocketing energy prices have prompted the European fresh produce association to call for action to mitigate the “far-reaching” impact on the fruit and vegetables sector
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ArticlePort of Antwerp-Bruges confirms Europa Terminal renewal
The nine-year project is set to boost container capacity and aid the transition to climate-neutral, according to the port
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ArticleConti Seafrigo Antwerp builds frozen food warehouse
The CSA alliance is building a state-of-the-art warehouse for frozen food at the Port of Antwerp, with room for more than 40,000 pallets
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ArticleKeyGene seminar highlights benefits of DNA analysis in produce breeding
DNA analysis can boost efficiency in selecting favourable traits in the fruit sector, according to experts ahead of the KeyGene seminar
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ArticleEgyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
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ArticleExpectations high for Kissabel apple campaign
European Kissabel partners predict a relatively short season marked by high demand for the red-flesh apple range
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ArticleDrought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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ArticleAlanar enthused by demand for Turkish figs
Despite the multiple challenges at present, including climate change and soaring costs, the popularity of Turkish figs remains a constant, with markets in Europe and Asia showing good demand
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ArticleSpecial Fruit tackles avocado waste with Softripe
The Belgian importer believes Softripe technology is the natural way to combat waste, increase satisfaction and grow sales in the avocado category
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ArticleUK environment minister “consistently” voted against climate action
The UK’s new environment minister, Ranil Jayawardena, has come under fire for regularly voting against measures to prevent climate change
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ArticleSaudi Arabia sees potential for dragon fruit
Since the fruit requires less water to cultivate than many other crops, dragon fruit is regarded as an important fruit for the future
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ArticleIranian satellite aims to assist in agricultural challenges
In the face of continuing drought conditions in Iran, the government hopes its recently launched Khayyam satellite can help boost productivity and monitor scarce water resources
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ArticleBiobest bumblebees a boon for blackberries
The high pollen count of blackberry flowers means the most effective pollinators are essential for high quality, especially in wet weather, says Biobest
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions named Indoor Farming Company of the Year
The vertical farming firm has picked up the Company of the Year award at the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards
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Article“Promising future” for Egyptian mangoes
Following years of improvements in the sector and the adoption of strict procedures, exporters say Egyptian mangoes are ready to reach their potential
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ArticleAnne Dingstad becomes CEO of Saga Robotics
Leading ag-tech firm Saga Robotics has appointed current CFO Anne Dingstad as its new chief executive officer
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ArticleIsmailia Mango Festival promotes Egyptian exports
Egypt’s main mango producing region has introduced an event to celebrate and promote Ismailia mangoes, with the aim of encouraging exports and attracting new investment