All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 45
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ArticleResilience key to managing crisis
A crisis such as Covid-19 can’t be avoided, but resilience can be built to deal with it, according to Luc Arnouts of the Port of Antwerp
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ArticleCovid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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ArticleProto acts fast on coronavirus
The Greek exporter has been quick to introduce new measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, customers and consumers, but labour fears grow
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ArticleBiobest offers pollination aid
Biobest’s Multi-Hives can keep bumblebees safe from extreme cold and heat, making them ideal for pollinating covered cherry crops
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ArticleStorage key, says Janny MT
Long-term preservation can help reduce waste, boost freshness and quality and maximise value for growers during the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleBFV responds to Covid-19 impact
The Belgian cooperative is taking steps both at home and abroad in response to the coronavirus crisis, including safeguarding staff and halting supplies to India
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ArticlePink Lady aims to boost trust
Proximity, transparency and sharing are central in Pink Lady Europe's efforts to keep building trust with customers and growers
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ArticleFears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne stays committed
The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners
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ArticleFrench produce sector stepping up
Amid a near-total lockdown, French fresh produce companies are doing all they can to keep shelves stocked during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleEosta reveals coronavirus measures
The Dutch organics supplier has announced steps to protect its staff, customers and suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière opens German office
Following its recent growth in Germany, the banana distributor has created Compagnie Fruitière Deutschland to best serve its customers’ needs
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ArticleEco-schemes key to CAP reform
As the Common Agricultural Policy undergoes reform, European research institutes see Eco-schemes as vital in shifting farmers to more sustainable models
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ArticleTropiWorld aims for one-stop shop
Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors
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ArticleOroganic launches in the Netherlands
Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way
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ArticleGulf reacts as Iranian cases grow
The coronavirus outbreak in Iran has been the most deadly outside of China, prompting many countries in the region to impose travel restrictions
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ArticleBelOrta auctions first peppers
Belgian cooperative BelOrta has auctioned the first green bell peppers of the season, with yellow and red varieties set to follow
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ArticleTomato virus found in France
The first known case of tomato brown rugose fruit virus has been confirmed in a farm in north-west France
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ArticleLAVA pilots new digital platform
Belgian auction association LAVA is piloting a new digital platform to assist growers in performing everyday tasks, sharing information and improving quality
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ArticleFrench potato exports rise
Growth in eastern Europe and Italy helped French potatoes record an increase in total exports during 2019/20