All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 2
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Saudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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Prevar launches “new generation” of apples with GoodnessMe
GoodnessMe is the first commercial apple variety to offer double gene scab resistance, setting a “new standard” for apple cultivation, according to licensee Wouters Fruit
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Logistics and high costs the big issues for Turkish exporters
Air-flown products like figs have been a hit for Turkish exporters this past season, while issues in the Red Sea and high costs continue to hamper shipments by sea
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Turkish exports head up despite changing climate
Turkish producers of apples, pears and grapes are noticing the impact of climate change, according to the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA, but exports remain strong
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Jennie Coleman of Equifruit named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs
Coleman was recognised by Waterstone Human Capital for the “inspirational culture” she has helped nurture at the Fairtrade banana company
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Ethiopia sends refrigerated veg to Europe for first time
Ethiopian trader Ethio Vegfru has launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Dutch market via a container equipped with modern refrigeration
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Source.ag announces partnership with Wireless Value
With the aim of freeing up growers’ time for more strategic and complex tasks, the new partnership aims to ensure more greenhouses can leverage the power of technologies and AI
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Kantar research shows growth in Zespri’s brand power
The kiwifruit company’s latest Kantar Brand Power report indicates the brand’s increasing strength in its core markets, as well as growing competition from other brands
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Agro Max notes rise in European demand for Egyptian iceberg
Following the devastating floods in southern Spain, alternative sources for various vegetables are in demand in western Europe, but supplies from further afield come with additional challenges
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Rainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers
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Demargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
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Morocco cements position as leading supplier to Spain
In the first half of 2024, Morocco accounted for 24 per cent of Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports and now supplies more than 90 per cent of Spain’s bell pepper imports
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Pink Lady apples off to “flying start”
Apple producers in France are upbeat about the current season, with the new Pink Lady crop showing exceptional colour as harvesting continues
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Dutch greenhouse experts return to India
Dutch greenhouse experts from HortiRoad2India will be back in India on 13-22 November to promote collaboration in sustainable food systems via innovative solutions
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Climate financing top of agenda at Cop29
As talks begin in Azerbaijan for Cop29, climate financing in the developing world is the number one priority for NGOs, while support for global offsetting schemes fades
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Madagascan lychee volumes expected to be down
Madagascar is anticipating an early lychee crop this season, but a drop in production volumes will see the island’s exports fall
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UK seeks Danish advice on sustainable food policy
Following the success of Denmark’s National Plant-based Action Plan, a delegation from the country has been invited to Parliament to ascertain whether the UK could follow a similar path
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Trump’s fondness for tariffs prompts talk of food price rises
With the election of Donald Trump as US president (again), economists have raised concerns about the consequences of introducing tariffs on imports, not least from Mexico
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Source.ag named MT/Sprout Challenger50 for 2024
The AI solutions provider said it was “thrilled” to make it on to the list of the 50 most innovative and fast-growing companies challenging the status quo in the Netherlands
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Jordan signs agreement with FAO over water security
The Jordanian water ministry has signed a deal with the FAO to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative to secure its water resources