All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 42
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ArticleT&G backs joined-up strategy
T&G's Steve Maxwell discusses the secrets behind the success of its Jazz and Envy club apple varieties, as well as the resilience of the industry in the face of Covid-19
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ArticleRight time for Organic September
The month-long organics campaign returns in September, with organisers confident that "the time is now" for organics
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ArticleYex continues sustainability journey
Issues brought about by the Covid-19 crisis have failed to knock the Dutch importer off its sustainability course, with new packaging set for launch
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ArticleSoil group aims for sustainable change
Five farmers in Scotland are cooperating on one chief concern – how to revitalise soil health to boost sustainability while making a profit
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ArticleElite Agro and Khalifa Fund sign MoU
The Memorandum of Understanding will see a number of farms in the UAE introduce innovative agricultural technologies to boost capacity and efficiency
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ArticleElior offers eco-responsible fruit
French foodservice giant Elior has signed a partnership with AOP Pêches et Abricots de France to offer Vergers Ecoresponsables fruits
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ArticleNew packaging for Coco de Paimpol
For the new Coco de Paimpol haricot bean season, Prince de Bretagne has launched new packaging that includes three times less plastic
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ArticleIndustry embracing automation
Following Covid-19, Maf Roda Agrobotic says its customers increasingly welcome automation’s ability to limit human contact and boost traceability
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ArticleUnited message on role of organics
Organic food and farming will be at the heart of a sustainable and fair food system, speakers agree at European Organic Congress
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ArticleChallenges combine for Turkish citrus
Although Covid-19 poses additional challenges and costs, Turkey’s citrus specialists are more concerned about the possibility of another weather-affected season
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ArticleRainforest Alliance enhances standards
Non-governmental organisation the Rainforest Alliance has revealed its new enhanced certification programme and standard
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ArticleMicroplastics found in fruit and veg
Two peer-reviewed studies found that fruit and vegetables are not immune from the widespread contamination of our food, water, soil and air by microplastics
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ArticleNew varieties key for Egyptian grapes
Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, Egyptian coop EGO is continuing its efforts to extend the grape season, according to MD Hassan Zaher
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Article"Exceptional" reefer growth at Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp, which has remained fully operational throughout the Covid-19 crisis, has reported "exceptional growth" in the reefer segment
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ArticleVertical farming offers solutions
Vertical farming has long been seen as a solution to rising populations and increasing urbanisation, but its efficiency may make it key to sustainability in general
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ArticleBroccoli not just for winter
This season, France’s Prince de Bretagne is reminding consumers that broccoli is a summer vegetable, as well as highlighting its eco-friendly ranges
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ArticleCypriot growers get further support
The government of Cyprus is discussing new additional measures to assist farmers during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleSpinneys goes online in Dubai
The UAE retailer has responded to rising demand for deliveries in Dubai with a new online service, soon to reach Abu Dhabi
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ArticleFreshfel Europe responds on Farm to Fork
Though supportive of the scope of the EU’s Strategy, Freshfel Europe warns of its impact on the competitiveness of a sector already investing heavily in sustainability
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ArticleAntwerp requests sustainable proposals
The Port of Antwerp has issued a Request for Proposals to farmers on the Left Bank of the Scheldt, with the goal of stimulating nature-inclusive agriculture