All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 49

  • Roger Kerr
    Article

    Warning to UK government on GM

    2019-08-29T15:00:52Z

    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

  • Qatar
    Article

    Water tops concerns in Qatar

    2019-08-27T15:58:54Z

    Qatari farmers have boosted local production in response to the blockade from its Arab neighbours, but limited water resources remain a worry

  • Mountain Blue Orchards
    Article

    LatAm firms obtain blues licenses

    2019-08-20T15:00:12Z

    Australian blueberry nursery Mountain Blue Orchards has offered exclusive production and marketing licenses to Extraberries in Argentina and Gamorel in Uruguay

  • Emami Zarrin
    Article

    Iran sanctions impact banana trade

    2019-08-19T10:29:16Z

    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

  • China retail
    Article

    Retailers evolve to retain customers

    2019-08-16T16:46:43Z

    From the use of Artificial Intelligence and robots to same-day deliveries and mobile technology, innovations are multiplying in the battle for retail dominance

  • BioFach SEA
    Article

    BioFach back in Bangkok

    2019-08-15T11:49:51Z

    The organic exhibition made a successful return to the Thai capital in July, attracting 403 exhibitors and more than 24,000 visitors

  • Favorita
    Article

    Reybanpac gains IESS recognition

    2019-08-15T11:03:08Z

    The Ecuadorian banana supplier has been recognised for good business practices by the country’s Institute of Social Security

  • Marc Rauffet, Innatis
    Article

    Positive outlook for French apples

    2019-08-14T17:19:56Z

    July’s sweltering heat wave was a major concern for topfruit growers across Europe, but French apples are expected to enjoy a good season

  • Prognosfruit 2019
    Article

    Topfruit volumes forecast to fall

    2019-08-08T16:08:23Z

    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

  • NRJ Summer Tour
    Article

    French produce goes on summer tour

    2019-08-02T16:06:35Z

    French fresh fruit and vegetables are gaining attention through Interfel’s participation in the NRJ Summer Tour of France’s beaches

  • Chiquita Nogal
    Article

    Chiquita acts on biodiversity

    2019-07-31T15:14:45Z

    The banana giant has provided an update on efforts to reduce its global impact on the environment, including partnering with local farming communities

  • Prince de Bretagne courgettes
    Article

    Breton courgette volumes build

    2019-07-30T15:06:12Z

    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

  • SFS 2019
    Article

    Summit offers sustainable answers

    2019-07-29T12:32:23Z

    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

  • Belgian Conference pear
    Article

    Belgian fruit braves the heat wave

    2019-07-26T12:58:11Z

    Belgian growers were thankful for the excellent spring and early summer conditions, as temperature records started to tumble across the country this week

  • Wasted fruit veg UN
    Article

    Wrap reveals scale of UK waste

    2019-07-25T12:19:48Z

    The waste reduction body has published a report detailing how more than £1bn of food destined for UK retailers never leaves the farm

  • Christina Manossis, Zeus
    Article

    Zeus highlighted as success story

    2019-07-24T16:01:17Z

    The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises has name Greek exporter Zeus Kiwi as a key example of Greek entrepreneurship

  • Kakuzi avos
    Article

    Sustainability central at Kakuzi

    2019-07-23T17:12:58Z

    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

  • AgroFresh
    Article

    AgroFresh renews sustainability commitment

    2019-07-19T14:36:42Z

    The post-harvest company commissioned a study to measure the environmental impact of its SmartFresh solution, while committing to further actions

  • Alanar Tekfen award
    Article

    Alanar cherries get taste recognition

    2019-07-16T11:22:07Z

    Turkish exporter Alanar has been certified by the International Taste Institute for the superior flavour of its cherries

  • French apples
    Article

    Heat wave could hit sizes in France

    2019-06-26T15:10:23Z

    In France, growers fear the current heat wave could affect fruit sizes, with stonefruit and apple growers on high alert