All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 47
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ArticleBelOrta names new chairman
Dirk Bertels has been elected as the new chairman of the Belgian fresh produce cooperative, to succeed the outgoing Leo Baestaens
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ArticleProduce in firing line as US sparks trade war
The EU, Canada and Mexico consider retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
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ArticleWorld Cup lures marketers
Fresh produce marketers are keen to link their products to the excitement and drama of the upcoming World Cup, not least in Belgium and France
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ArticleOrganic boom needs more land
The increasing demand for organic food is currently outstripping the conversion of land to organics, putting the continued growth of the sector in doubt
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ArticleBonduelle launches innovation centre
The French group has opened a new innovation centre for its canned and frozen division to help the company respond to changing consumer trends
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ArticleOrganic aim sparks French debate
Doubts remain over plan to serve more environmentally friendly and organic products in public canteens
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ArticleBelOrta names its new director
The Belgian cooperative has announced that Philippe Appeltans, secretary general of VBT, will become the new CEO
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ArticleGreenhouse veg rise in Russia
Russia’s self-sufficiency has increased steadily since the country banned food imports from the EU, US and others, with greenhouse vegetable production rising sharply
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ArticleRetail prices soar in Saudi Arabia
Retail prices of fruit and vegetables in Saudi Arabia have risen dramatically in the build-up to Ramadan, with consumers being advised to buy directly from importers
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ArticleFlemish mission targets Vietnam
Attracted by the country’s growing middle class and appetite for quality, Flemish companies are in Vietnam exploring opportunities to boost exports
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ArticleCarrefour strengthens organic partnerships
The French retailer is forging closer ties with its organic suppliers in southwestern France to expand its organic range
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ArticleCôte d’Ivoire takes over
Importers in Europe welcomed last month’s arrival of mangoes from West Africa, beginning with Côte d’Ivoire, to alleviate price pressures
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ArticleEcovia predicts blockchain effect
Ecovia Intelligence believes that blockchain technology can have an Uber-like effect on the dynamics of the food industry
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ArticleChange at the top for Halls
South Africa-based avocado specialist Halls has revealed that Tracey Davies is set to replace Craig McBain as CEO next month
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ArticleYoung Chinese farmers visit EU
As part of a project to allow EU and Chinese producers to share best practices for sustainable agriculture, a delegation of young farmers from China is visiting Belgium, the UK and Estonia
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ArticleSeatrade signs deal with Hapag-Lloyd
Seatrade and its affiliate StreamLines have struck an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to offer weekly services from North America’s East Coast to Europe
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ArticleBlue Whale backs Joya success
The French apple exporter has been struck by Joya’s impressive performance this year, backing the variety to compete with imports in the latter part of the season
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ArticleRussia eases limits on Turkish tomatoes
Restrictions on Turkish tomatoes are steadily being lifted in Russia as Rosselkhoznadzor announces the country’s readiness to increase imports
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ArticleFrench asparagus battles conditions
France's white asparagus season has been held up by incessant rain and low temperatures, but the sun’s return has brought optimism
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ArticleFrance in “spring of discontent”
Strikes at the SNCF and Air France continue to disrupt transport services in France, affecting fresh produce trade and deliveries across the country