All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 37
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ArticleKenya counting cost of Covid-19
Covid-19 has increased the vulnerability of farmers across Kenya, according to 60 Decibels, with as many as one-third of farming households in economic distress
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ArticleFood insecurity a global threat
The Ecological Threat Register warns of climate threat in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, with worrying consequences for global food security
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ArticleePhyto "crucial" for food security
Adoption of the IPPC ePhyto Solution is essential for the safeguarding of global food security beyond Covid-19, says Industry Advisory Group
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ArticlePure Harvest invests in Kuwait
The Abu Dhabi-based agri-tech company has entered into an agreement to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to Kuwaiti retailer the Sultan Centre
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ArticleGeorges Helfer unveils new image
After 50 years in the fruit trade, Georges Helfer is updating its visual identity with a ring of fruit to reflect the group's expertise and values
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ArticleEgyptian pomegranates rush for Europe
Egyptian pomegranate exporters are looking to make inroads in Europe this season, despite prices remaining high for early season varieties
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ArticleNew organic rules set for delay
The European Commission has backed a year-long postponement of new organic regulation and launched a public consultation for its action plan, a decision welcomed by IFOAM
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ArticleElite Agro invests in Indonesia
Indonesia sees its growing cooperation with the UAE as key to boosting its food security and raising standards for exports
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ArticleEurope prepares for future crises
ESSA and Freshfel Europe teamed up for this week's Food Crisis Management Event, aiming to foster cooperation to better manage future scenarios
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ArticleTesting to improve automation
Brillopak is using Martin Lishman's ImpacTrack shock sensors to demonstrate the care of its handling systems and further improve efficiency
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ArticleNergi takes to social media
French exporter Primland is boosting its focus on social media to promote Nergi kiwiberries as an important source of vitamins and fibre
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ArticleIdeal start amid uncertainty
Market conditions appear just right for the start of the French topfruit season, but concerns about the climate, Covid-19 and Brexit persist
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ArticleChiquita buses back in London
Despite the drop in tourist numbers, the banana giant will once again be promoting on London's buses, encouraging locals to 'Think Chiquita'
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ArticleAlanar prepared for fig growth
Leading Turkish exporter Alanar is ready for the rising demand for figs, thanks to its new facility and state-of-the-art sorting machine
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ArticleBelOrta kicks off topfruit campaign
The first Conference pears of the new topfruit season were sold at the BelOrta auction last week, with extensive promotions to back up the campaign
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ArticleLeaf calls for farmer involvement
Food and biodiversity are set to be central themes at Leaf Open Farm Sunday’s two-day online event in September
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ArticleBFV planning pear push in Asia
The Belgian cooperative has an Asia-wide promotional campaign planned for its Truval-branded pears this season
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ArticleArgentinean lemon exports sustained
Salix Fruits reveals that commercial activity has been largely unaffected by Covid-19, with exports of Argentinean lemons remaining as forecast
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ArticleIsrael and UAE mull cooperation
Israeli investment firm Arieli Capital is reportedly in talks with UAE officials to promote desert agriculture projects as the UAE seeks to boost domestic production
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ArticleBe Climate turns to Instagram
Port International is urging Belgian consumers of Be Climate bananas to take to Instagram as it promotes the brand's health benefits for both people and planet