All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 20
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ArticleBelgium plans biggest ever presence in Berlin
Boasting 40 produce companies, trade associations and fruit and vegetables auctions, Belgium is set for a record participation at this year’s Fruit Logistica exhibition
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ArticleCucumbers buck downward veg trend
The new cucumber season has kicked off at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, following a positive performance in 2022 thanks to the hot summer and the vegetable’s healthy image
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ArticleFrench apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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ArticlePinKids keeps up momentum with Minions partnership
Pink Lady’s children’s range of apples will bear the Minions colours in nine European countries, as PinKids continues to grow
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ArticleIDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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ArticleRecord sales at BelOrta mask challenges
Turnover at the Belgian cooperative exceeded €500m for the first time in 2022, but uncertainty continues for its growers, impacted by soaring energy costs and a reduction in consumer purchasing power
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ArticleSpecial Fruit highlights health attributes of Calinda
The Belgian importer continues to boost cultivation of its premium Calinda strawberries in Spain, stressing the variety’s taste, health benefits and shelf-life
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ArticleSaudi date business sees room for growth
Indonesia is the main focus of the latest marketing drive for Saudi dates, along with Morocco, France, the UK and the US, as the Kingdom aims to be the first choice for date consumers globally
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ArticleCurrent challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
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ArticleAnadolu Etap committed to green approach
Rising costs and shrinking margins have not deterred the Turkish producer and exporter from its long-term commitment to environmental and social responsibility
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ArticleMorocco making strides in berries
Morocco’s recent growth in blueberry and raspberry production has much to do with its proximity to Europe, but other exports markets are increasing every year, says Nabil Belmkaddem, general manager of cooperative BestBerry
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ArticleAlanar coping with changing climate
In 2022, the climate caused different cherry production regions in Turkey to overlap and shortened the campaign, but Alanar believes the good reputation of its brand and concerted effort on sustainability will ensure success
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ArticlePink Lady kicks off season with optimism
A larger Pink Lady crop has been harvested in Italian, French and Spanish orchards this season, with the Pink Lady Association stressing its continued commitment to quality and the environment
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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