All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 21
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Totam Seeds catches eye with new tomato varieties
At this year’s Global Tomato Congress, Totam Seeds presented new cherry tomato and mini-plum varieties, as the diversification trend continues in the segment
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Prognosfruit looks at global picture in Belgrade
The annual apple and pear gathering will analyse both European and global trends when it returns to an in-person event in Serbia next month
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Israel and UAE seek joint ventures in Africa
The foreign ministries of the UAE and Israel are working on a shared database to help their companies take advantage of opportunities in Africa, including in agriculture and water
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Afruibana backs fair introduction of living wages
How a “Living Wage” will be calculated and updated requires a global consensus, the organisation stated, while the costs of implementation must be shared
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Emirates Crop One launches largest vertical farm
A JV between Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One will grow over 1,000 tonnes of produce a year at its vertical farm in Dubai
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Study confirms pollinators stabilise yields
New research shows the role that bees and other pollinators play in stabilising the production of crops including fruits, reducing the uncertainty that causes price spikes
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GRI opens Brussels office to boost EU impact
The Global Reporting Initiative said the opening of its Brussels location comes at a crucial stage for corporate sustainability in the EU
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Freshfel Europe backs master’s degree for produce pros
The organisation has highlighted the importance of international master’s degrees for fresh produce industry professionals
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UK expected to feel impact of Italy drought
With a third of agricultural production in Italy reportedly under threat, the UK could see produce shortages and further price rises
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Egyptians cut produce purchases as inflation bites
Inflation in Egypt officially reached 14.7 per cent in June, affecting imports and causing consumers to reduce their grocery spending
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Urban Crop Solutions seals vertical farming deal in Saudi Arabia
Indoor vertical farming is seen by the KIngdom’s leadership as key to maintaining food security given the challenges of the climate, urbanisation and Covid-19
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Dutch government looks at best taxes for healthy diets
As part of its National Prevention Agreement, the Netherlands is lining up a reduction in VAT on fruit and vegetables to zero
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FruPro, Kölla UK and FareShare unite to fight waste
FruPro believes its collaboration with importer Kölla UK and charity network FareShare show the fight against waste is gaining momentum
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Iberian peninsula faces dry future
The rising frequency of dry winters on the Iberian peninsula has major implications for food production in Spain and Portugal
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Oddbox expands in Scotland with help from PodFather
Using delivery routes planned and tracked by PodFather software, Oddbox aims to reach almost 1m households in Scotland
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Test varieties show promise for Greek grape growers
Jupiter Group’s expectations are high for two new grape varieties in their first and second years of trials in Greece
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Experts ensure quality of organic Val Venosta apples
A good harvest is expected this year for Val Venosta’s organic apples, whose high quality is maintained by regular controls from VIP’s organic quality department
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EU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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Kakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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Interpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector