All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 43
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ArticleBelco ready for opportunities
As Egypt's grape season heats up, the exporter sees flexibility, innovation and investment as the best ways to respond to the present challenges, says export manager Shereen Serry
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ArticleBelOrta kicks off cherry season
Belgian cooperative BelOrta reported the first sale of the new cherry season this week, with the proceeds going to NGO Kom Op Tegen Kanker
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ArticleSpecial Fruit names new CEO
The Belgian importer has announced that Bert Barmans is set to take over the leadership of the company
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ArticleExperts call for circular economy
With governments set to introduce economic stimulus packages following the Covid-19 crisis, those campaigning for a real circular economy spy an opportunity
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ArticleTotal Produce details sustainable approach
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Total Produce has launched its first group-wide sustainability report
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ArticleFrench stonefuit bears its pride
TV spots in support of the new French peach and apricot campaigns will focus on the pride of the growers and their partners as they work through difficult times
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ArticleFirst BFV cherries go to healthcare staff
The first Belgian cherries of the season, from Hoepertingen, were auctioned at BFV and donated to "healthcare heroes" at Sint-Trudo hospital
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ArticlePrimland upbeat on Chilean kiwifruit
Although the Covid-19 crisis continues to pose challenges, French kiwifruit supplier Primland expects substantial volumes from Chile this season
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ArticleZespri ditches plastic in Monoprix
Zespri's conventional kiwifruit is set to be sold in Monoprix stores in France in cardboard packaging, after its organic range went zero-plastic in 2018
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ArticleAlanar confident for cherry campaign
Thanks to investments in new machinery and early action in response to Covid-19, Turkey's Alanar is optimistic for the new cherry season
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ArticleEU lays out green targets
The European Commission has produced its green action plan for agriculture, but some question how the targets will be implemented and enforced
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ArticleBelOrta auctions first gooseberries
In Belgium, the first locally grown gooseberries of the season were auctioned at BelOrta this week, with availability continuing until end of August
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ArticleBanana sector embracing sustainability
Voluntary sustainability standards are increasingly being used by banana producers as challenges including disease and climate change mount
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ArticleBelOrta launches online platform
De Keuken van BelOrta, or BelOrta’s Kitchen, will aim to inspire, entertain and inform consumers in order to encourage the use of local products for home-cooking
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ArticlePerla ready for new campaign
Having invested in a new optical cherry line and implemented strict Covid-19 measures, Turkey's Perla Fruit is prepared for the upcoming cherry season, says executive chairman Kerim Taner
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ArticleSpecial Fruit delays celebrations
The Belgian importer recently turned 30, quietly announcing that celebrations would be on hold as the focus on ensuring supplies during the pandemic continues
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ArticleEosta acting on Living Wages
The Dutch sustainability and organics specialist is determined to make a Living Wage the new normal for workers, beginning with mangoes in Burkina Faso
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ArticleOnline attention for Bimi broccoli
An enhanced online presence is expected to drive new health-conscious consumers to Bimi-branded broccoli in continental Europe
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ArticleDel Monte rises to Covid-19 test
Del Monte has remained resilient in the face of Covid-19, ensuring continuous supplies while rapidly introducing new safety precautions
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ArticleCovid-19 calls for right varieties
With the pandemic affecting shopping habits, seed company HM Clause says it is remaining alert to the needs of food retailers and consumers