All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 41

  • Red Sea Farms KSA
    Article

    Investments aim for Gulf food security

    2019-05-14T17:05:11Z

    Agri-tech firm Red Sea Farms has secured investment for its saltwater greenhouses in Saudi Arabia to boost food security and save fresh water and energy

  • China-UAE
    Article

    UAE and China sign new deals

    2019-05-09T15:20:05Z

    Trade between the UAE and China is set to grow after the countries signed deals worth US$3.4bn as part of the Belt and Road Initiative

  • Soil
    Article

    Website lends support to organic growers

    2019-05-09T12:53:12Z

    Eosta and Soil & More Impacts have launched the ‘Farming & More’ website to assist organic farmers and improve practices across the globe

  • Hassan Zaher
    Article

    Stronger together in Egypt

    2019-05-08T15:43:37Z

    The Egyptian Growers’ Organization is pioneering the co-op concept in Egypt, and MD Hassan Zaher offers an insight into its aims ahead of the grape campaign

  • Fred pear
    Article

    Origine partners up with Fred

    2019-05-02T12:30:34Z

    Italian consortium Origine Group has signed a deal with VariCom to become the exclusive partner of pear variety Fred

  • Prince de Bretagne
    Article

    Convenient solution for artichokes

    2019-04-30T13:18:14Z

    As the French artichoke season nears, Prince de Bretagne is highlighting its microwaveable box, designed to appeal to those seeking simpler cooking options

  • Taylor Farms Earthbound
    Article

    Taylor Farms buys Earthbound Farm

    2019-04-17T12:08:35Z

    US salad producer Taylor Farms aims to enlarge its organic range with the acquisition of the Earthbound Farm business from Danone

  • Kenyan grower
    Article

    EU acts to restrict unfair practices

    2019-04-16T15:27:41Z

    Coleacp has described as “groundbreaking” the EU’s latest directive to tackle unfair trading practices in agricultural supply chains

  • france consumption
    Article

    Europeans failing consumption target

    2019-04-04T16:00:02Z

    Figures from Eurostat show that more than a third of Europeans do not eat fruit and vegetables every day, sparking public health concerns

  • Egyptian oranges
    Article

    Arab world dominates for Egypt

    2019-04-04T14:43:18Z

    Egypt exported 1.91m tonnes of agricultural crops in the six months to February, with Arab countries taking nearly half that volume

  • Pink Lady
    Article

    Pink Lady gets sporty in UAE

    2019-04-03T10:47:28Z

    The Pink Lady apple brand was on display during the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, following its recent tie-in with the Dubai Marathon

  • Freskon
    Article

    All eyes on Thessaloniki

    2019-04-02T15:44:18Z

    Greece’s top fresh produce show once again places a spotlight on the south-east European market, with international buyers attending from dozens of countries

  • FFC
    Article

    FFC in diversification drive

    2019-03-29T12:31:40Z

    Dubai-based trading giant Fresh Fruits Company has diversified its offering with a range of fresh-cut fruits, salads and fruit juices under its Hello Fruits brand

  • Filip Fontaine, VLAM
    Article

    Fontaine to become VLAM director

    2019-03-29T12:03:18Z

    Former BelOrta director Filip Fontaine has been named as the next general director of VLAM, Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board

  • AREFLH board
    Article

    AREFLH renews president’s mandate

    2019-03-28T14:34:16Z

    Outgoing president Simona Caselli has been reconfirmed as head of AREFLH, as the association turns its attention to CAP reform and environmental challenges

  • BFV award
    Article

    Belgica seduces shoppers online

    2019-03-15T15:06:44Z

    Belgium’s BFV has picked up an award for its seductive social media campaign in support of exclusive club apple variety Belgica

  • Brine
    Article

    Brexit raises food safety concerns

    2019-03-14T15:07:37Z

    With just over two weeks remaining until the UK’s intended departure from the EU, major food safety questions remain, with access to EFSA and RASFF uncertain

  • Gout de France
    Article

    Goût de France launches in UK

    2019-03-13T10:51:45Z

    French chefs are set to get creative with the launch of Goût de France, which this year highlights the importance of social and environmental responsibility

  • Eosta SFS
    Article

    New technologies hit the spotlight

    2019-03-12T11:31:22Z

    The Sustainable Foods Summit returns to the Netherlands on 13-14 June, with new technologies and green packaging solutions topping the agenda

  • Banane Enfant Mickey
    Article

    UGPBAN launches banana for kids

    2019-03-12T10:20:58Z

    The banana producers’ union for the French Antilles recently showed off its new child-friendly ’Banane Enfant’ in Paris