All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 49
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Warning to UK government on GM
Prime minister Boris Johnson has stated his support for GM farming in the UK, causing concern among those sceptical of the benefits and anxious of the impact
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Water tops concerns in Qatar
Qatari farmers have boosted local production in response to the blockade from its Arab neighbours, but limited water resources remain a worry
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LatAm firms obtain blues licenses
Australian blueberry nursery Mountain Blue Orchards has offered exclusive production and marketing licenses to Extraberries in Argentina and Gamorel in Uruguay
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Iran sanctions impact banana trade
The US’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal and re-imposition of sanctions have forced Iranian importers to use alternative import routes and methods of payment
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Retailers evolve to retain customers
From the use of Artificial Intelligence and robots to same-day deliveries and mobile technology, innovations are multiplying in the battle for retail dominance
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BioFach back in Bangkok
The organic exhibition made a successful return to the Thai capital in July, attracting 403 exhibitors and more than 24,000 visitors
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Reybanpac gains IESS recognition
The Ecuadorian banana supplier has been recognised for good business practices by the country’s Institute of Social Security
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Positive outlook for French apples
July’s sweltering heat wave was a major concern for topfruit growers across Europe, but French apples are expected to enjoy a good season
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Topfruit volumes forecast to fall
European apple and pear volumes are expected to decline, according to forecasts at Prognosfruit, but the scale of damage from July's heat wave remains unclear
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French produce goes on summer tour
French fresh fruit and vegetables are gaining attention through Interfel’s participation in the NRJ Summer Tour of France’s beaches
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Chiquita acts on biodiversity
The banana giant has provided an update on efforts to reduce its global impact on the environment, including partnering with local farming communities
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Breton courgette volumes build
French marketer Prince de Bretagne reveals that courgette volumes are set to grow from 15 tonnes a day to 25 tonnes a day in the coming weeks
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Summit offers sustainable answers
Last month’s Sustainable Foods Summit looked not just at the considerable threats facing the industry, but the multiple solutions on offer, from AI to community sharing platforms
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Belgian fruit braves the heat wave
Belgian growers were thankful for the excellent spring and early summer conditions, as temperature records started to tumble across the country this week
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Wrap reveals scale of UK waste
The waste reduction body has published a report detailing how more than £1bn of food destined for UK retailers never leaves the farm
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Zeus highlighted as success story
The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises has name Greek exporter Zeus Kiwi as a key example of Greek entrepreneurship
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Sustainability central at Kakuzi
Sustainability is at the core of the Kenyan avocado exporter’s operations, from its sustainable use of water to its bee-friendly approach to pest management
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AgroFresh renews sustainability commitment
The post-harvest company commissioned a study to measure the environmental impact of its SmartFresh solution, while committing to further actions
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Alanar cherries get taste recognition
Turkish exporter Alanar has been certified by the International Taste Institute for the superior flavour of its cherries
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Heat wave could hit sizes in France
In France, growers fear the current heat wave could affect fruit sizes, with stonefruit and apple growers on high alert