All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 47
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne launches traceability portal
The French marketer’s new portal aims to boost consumer confidence in the agricultural practices used its growers and bring the producer and consumer closer together
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ArticleBelOrta switching to cardboard
The Belgian cooperative’s berries are the first to get the sustainable packaging treatment, with other products set to follow
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ArticleGreenhouses in organic spotlight
The question of whether products grown in heated greenhouses are worthy of the organic label is still under discussion in France, with a vote due in June
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ArticleInvestments aim for Gulf food security
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
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ArticleUAE and China sign new deals
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
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ArticleWebsite lends support to organic growers
Eosta and Soil & More Impacts have launched the ‘Farming & More’ website to assist organic farmers and improve practices across the globe
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ArticleStronger together in Egypt
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
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ArticleOrigine partners up with Fred
Italian consortium Origine Group has signed a deal with VariCom to become the exclusive partner of pear variety Fred
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ArticleConvenient solution for artichokes
As the French artichoke season nears, Prince de Bretagne is highlighting its microwaveable box, designed to appeal to those seeking simpler cooking options
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ArticleTaylor Farms buys Earthbound Farm
US salad producer Taylor Farms aims to enlarge its organic range with the acquisition of the Earthbound Farm business from Danone
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ArticleEU acts to restrict unfair practices
Coleacp has described as “groundbreaking” the EU’s latest directive to tackle unfair trading practices in agricultural supply chains
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ArticleEuropeans failing consumption target
Figures from Eurostat show that more than a third of Europeans do not eat fruit and vegetables every day, sparking public health concerns
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ArticleArab world dominates for Egypt
Egypt exported 1.91m tonnes of agricultural crops in the six months to February, with Arab countries taking nearly half that volume
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ArticlePink Lady gets sporty in UAE
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
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ArticleAll eyes on Thessaloniki
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
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ArticleFFC in diversification drive
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
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ArticleFontaine to become VLAM director
Former BelOrta director Filip Fontaine has been named as the next general director of VLAM, Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board
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ArticleAREFLH renews president’s mandate
Outgoing president Simona Caselli has been reconfirmed as head of AREFLH, as the association turns its attention to CAP reform and environmental challenges
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ArticleBelgica seduces shoppers online
Belgium’s BFV has picked up an award for its seductive social media campaign in support of exclusive club apple variety Belgica
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ArticleBrexit raises food safety concerns
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