All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 22
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ArticleGermany’s Import Promotion Desk welcomes Kenya
IPD includes Kenya as fifteenth partner country in its programme to connect producers with European import companies
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ArticleHoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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ArticleFestival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
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ArticleBelgian royals visit BelOrta as berries hit peak
The King and Queen of Belgium gave berry growers a boost with a tour of the BelOrta cooperative’s site during the high season for berries
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ArticleTurkey looks abroad for production potential
Turkish authorities are seeking to lease farmlands in Africa and Latin America to grow crops for domestic consumption and export purposes
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ArticleAreflh calls for collaboration in face of crises
The impacts of the geopolitical crisis and climate emergency can be better managed by working together, says Areflh
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ArticleEgypt maintains position as leading orange exporter
Despite major climatic challenges and rising costs, Egypt’s export strategy has helped the country to keep its place as the top global exporter of oranges
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ArticleUAE’s Spinneys acts on single-use plastic and paper
The retailer has removed single-use plastic bags from its stores in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and single-use paper bags set to follow next month
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ArticleOrganic the benchmark for advanced regenerative farming
UK organic certifier OF&G says there is a need to clarify what constitutes regenerative agriculture and acknowledge the beneficial role played by organic farming
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ArticleVandenberg optimistic for summer citrus season
The US importer is highlighting its home-compostable netting and support for Save The Children’s reading campaign, as it gets set for a busy summer citrus season
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ArticleInfarm partners with carbmee for carbon data management
The vertical farming company sees monitoring and reporting on its Scope 3 emissions as central to its Net Zero ambitions
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ArticleUAE says deal with Israel good for food security
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement recently signed between the UAE and Israel will facilitate global supply chain efficiency, according to the UAE’s minister for foreign trade
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ArticleProNatura launches Plaisirs du Verger organic stonefruit
Organic peaches and nectarines under the new Plaisirs du Verger brand created by ProNatura and Organic Alliance are picked ripe to maximise their flavour
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ArticleOrganic movement pushes for better pesticide reduction indicator
Critics say the EU’s Harmonised Risk Indicator adopted in 2019 is ineffective, discriminates against organic farming and undermines the goals of the Farm to Fork strategy
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ArticleLiving Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability
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ArticleTurkey’s Ana Fruit upbeat on Asian cherry market
The Turkish cherry exporter expects better quality this year, thanks to improved weather conditions, and sees promise on the Asian market
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ArticleTurkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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ArticleUK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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ArticleAntalya growers welcome Russia return
Following a recent drop in exports to the Russian market, Antalya growers are seeing demand recover in one of their main markets
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ArticleUneven comeback expected for European stonefruit
Following a 2021 campaign disrupted by climatic issues, much of Europe expects to see peach and nectarine volumes recover this year