All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 30
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ArticlePerla doubles cherry capacity
As the Turkish cherry season approaches, exporter Perla Fruit expects good volumes due to major investments, according to executive chairman Kerim Taner
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ArticleRainforest Alliance names CEO
Santiago Gowland has been appointed CEO of the Rainforest Alliance, bringing experience in sustainability initiatives in both the private and non-profit sectors
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ArticleFlemish support for local producers
Short Chain Week highlights the advantages of buying locally and direct from farmers in Flanders, especially during the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleGrowth revitalising Egyptian sector
Thanks to state support for the Egyptian sector, investments are increasing in agricultural projects, putting suppliers in a strong position
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ArticleEuropean apricot volumes to fall
Forecasts suggest Europe is headed for one of its lightest apricot harvests for years, due to the severe spring frost
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ArticleAfrican bananas need investment
Faced with a falling market share and declining prices in the EU, African bananas require investment to build resilience and sustainability, says Afruibana
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ArticleOrganic plan needs focus on demand
The EU's targets for organic farmland will only pay off if consumer demand can keep up with production, warns Ecovia Intelligence
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ArticleAl Dahra BayWa tomatoes return
Tomatoes from Al Dahra BayWa's newly reconstructed climate-controlled greenhouse are making a comeback following the 2020 flood
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ArticlePink Lady trees find sponsors
The apple brand's Adopt A Tree campaign, which aims to bring consumers and producers closer together, is proving a hit
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ArticleGlobalGAP launch consumer label for f&v
GlobalGAP has unveiled its new consumer label for fruit and vegetables, GGN Agriculture, in order to help foster trust between sustainable brands and consumers
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ArticleDiet absent in UK climate plan
A strategy to reduce meat consumption was lacking in the UK's new climate plan, despite the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee
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ArticleMehadrin to plant avos in Morocco
Israeli producer Mehadrin is set to expand its avocado production overseas, with a new joint venture in Morocco
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ArticleCalls for expansion of Duty of Care
A Dutch think-tank is calling on the government to broaden laws on Duty of Care to obligate large companies to act responsibly
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ArticleMedfel to assess frost impact
European producers of summer fruits and vegetables are set to provide an update on the effect of the recent cold spell at next month's online event
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ArticleSustainable bananas take cooperation
The global banana sector will need to work together in order to become more sustainable, according to experts on webinar to mark Banana Day
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ArticleChallenge for Ghanaian pines
YO Amankwah & Sons sees climate change as a major threat to pineapple production in Ghana, with rains falling short
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ArticleSwing aims for sustainable success
The natural resilience of the Swing.Bio apple makes it highly suitable for organic production, says Baptiste Geoffray of French producer group Gerfruit
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ArticleSoil for the future
Johannes Eisenbach of Biocyclic Vegan Standard discusses the largely ignored issue of contamination, as well as how we can act now to protect the soil
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ArticleEarly kiwi Haewon set for Europe
Various Mediterranean countries are being targeted for cultivation of Haewon, a new early green kiwifruit from Korea
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ArticleFiscal message getting through
The notion that taxes can be used to promote healthier, more sustainable diets is gaining traction in the Netherlands, according to Eosta