All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 51

  • france consumption
    Article

    Europeans failing consumption target

    2019-04-04T16:00:02Z

    Figures from Eurostat show that more than a third of Europeans do not eat fruit and vegetables every day, sparking public health concerns

  • Egyptian oranges
    Article

    Arab world dominates for Egypt

    2019-04-04T14:43:18Z

    Egypt exported 1.91m tonnes of agricultural crops in the six months to February, with Arab countries taking nearly half that volume

  • Pink Lady
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    Pink Lady gets sporty in UAE

    2019-04-03T10:47:28Z

    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

  • Freskon
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    All eyes on Thessaloniki

    2019-04-02T15:44:18Z

    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

  • FFC
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    FFC in diversification drive

    2019-03-29T12:31:40Z

    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

  • Filip Fontaine, VLAM
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    Fontaine to become VLAM director

    2019-03-29T12:03:18Z

    Former BelOrta director Filip Fontaine has been named as the next general director of VLAM, Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board

  • AREFLH board
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    AREFLH renews president’s mandate

    2019-03-28T14:34:16Z

    Outgoing president Simona Caselli has been reconfirmed as head of AREFLH, as the association turns its attention to CAP reform and environmental challenges

  • BFV award
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    Belgica seduces shoppers online

    2019-03-15T15:06:44Z

    Belgium’s BFV has picked up an award for its seductive social media campaign in support of exclusive club apple variety Belgica

  • Brine
    Article

    Brexit raises food safety concerns

    2019-03-14T15:07:37Z

    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

  • Gout de France
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    Goût de France launches in UK

    2019-03-13T10:51:45Z

    French chefs are set to get creative with the launch of Goût de France, which this year highlights the importance of social and environmental responsibility

  • Eosta SFS
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    New technologies hit the spotlight

    2019-03-12T11:31:22Z

    The Sustainable Foods Summit returns to the Netherlands on 13-14 June, with new technologies and green packaging solutions topping the agenda

  • Banane Enfant Mickey
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    UGPBAN launches banana for kids

    2019-03-12T10:20:58Z

    The banana producers’ union for the French Antilles recently showed off its new child-friendly ’Banane Enfant’ in Paris

  • Organic_carrots produce world
    Article

    Oasis supports organic switch

    2019-03-11T12:42:24Z

    A new support service has been launched to assist farmers considering conversion to organic agriculture

  • Alanar
    Article

    Peru completes Alanar fig offering

    2019-03-05T16:21:58Z

    Turkish fig exporter Alanar has chosen a producer in Peru to complete the company’s year-round supplies of the fruit

  • Christophe Nivet, MAF Roda
    Article

    MAF Roda cracks pear sorting

    2019-03-04T11:28:45Z

    French manufacturing giant MAF Roda has unveiled the Bi-Axone sizer for the automated sorting and calibration of pears

  • iFarm
    Article

    Gagarin invests in iFarm technology

    2019-02-14T10:58:12Z

    Russia’s iFarm Project has attracted significant investments to facilitate the cultivation of salads, vegetables and berries in cities

  • onion free use
    Article

    Turkish markets tackle price rises

    2019-02-13T11:15:16Z

    Turkish authorities have set up cheaper state markets in Ankara and Istanbul in response to skyrocketing vegetable prices

  • Primland bee
    Article

    Primland reviews sustainability policy

    2019-02-11T16:38:51Z

    The French kiwifruit specialist is reviewing its sustainable development policy, continuing its commitment to its growers and the environment

  • Eosta True Cost of Food
    Article

    Eosta busts organic myths

    2019-02-04T12:18:30Z

    The Dutch firm argues organics can feed the world, as long as fertile land is used wisely, soil quality is protected and waste and distribution issues are tackled

  • Calinda strawberries
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    Special Fruit expands southward

    2019-02-04T11:27:06Z

    The Belgian importer is looking for new berry partners to extend the supply window, with Morocco’s varied climate providing an additional source