All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 51

  • Brazil Conference tastings
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    Belgian Conference woos Brazilians

    2017-11-15T11:38:54Z

    Brazilian consumers are getting the chance to taste the Belgian Conference pear for the first time, as part of the Taste of Europe campaign

  • Belgian topfruit India
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    Belgians promote topfruit in India

    2017-11-13T13:05:37Z

    Belgian apples and pears demonstrated their diversity and versatility during a state visit to India by the Belgian King and Queen

  • Belgian pear
    Article

    Belgian pears gain Vietnam access

    2017-11-10T15:59:15Z

    The Vietnamese market has opened up for Belgian pear exporters, which see potential for the versatile Conference variety

  • SuprimAir greenhouse
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    Desert farming taking off

    2017-11-10T15:58:00Z

    The Middle East is well known for its arid conditions, but growers are making use of the latest technologies to grow a variety of produce in desert regions in the UAE, Jordan and Qatar

  • Trump on ice
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    Facing up to climate change

    2017-11-09T12:10:50Z

    Despite the continuing denial coming from the White House and much of the press, the agriculture sector is already responding to the initial effects of climate change and evolving to meet future challenges

  • Bertrand Desbrosses
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    STK appoints Bertrand Desbrosses

    2017-10-25T14:57:16Z

    The US food protection company has appointed a new vice president of business development and portfolio management

  • James Paul Morgan
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    Spinneys joins Dubai congress

    2017-10-24T11:15:04Z

    Spinneys’ Paul James Morgan will speak at the Fruitnet Forum Middle East about the latest retail trends, including direct sourcing, online sales, and local, organic and fresh-cut products

  • Russia veg
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    Moscow boosts veg independence

    2017-10-23T16:18:59Z

    Russia’s embargo on EU, US and other food imports was seen by the authorities as a chance to reduce its dependence, but few expected such rapid progress

  • Abu Dhabi tomatoes
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    Abu Dhabi launches farmers' e-portal

    2017-10-20T15:49:13Z

    The Emirate announced the launch of its new e-portal to assist local farmers at this month’s GITEX Technology Week

  • MUSA
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    MUSA project launches in Tenerife

    2017-10-20T12:35:58Z

    The first meeting of the EU-sponsored project to find alternative IPM strategies for ACP banana producers was recently held in Tenerife

  • FR France apples market Royen
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    France proposes food pricing change

    2017-10-20T11:10:22Z

    In an attempt to help farmers facing a squeeze on prices, the French government is proposing that food prices be set according to producers’ costs

  • crop spraying
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    Study highlights glyphosate prevalence

    2017-10-19T16:45:26Z

    New research has shone a light on the presence of residues of the herbicide glyphosate in EU soils, following a study spanning 11 member states

  • Cressperience
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    Dubai chefs have ‘Cressperience’

    2017-10-18T12:03:14Z

    Koppert Cress’s culinary course hits Dubai this week, as the company seeks to educate local chefs on cress, microgreens and food pairing

  • Kanzi apple detail
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    Kanzi growers at heart of campaign

    2017-10-10T14:27:21Z

    The new Kanzi campaign will stress the importance of the ‘tender loving care’ taken by the apple’s growers in guaranteeing the highest quality

  • EUBrexitflag
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    Complexity slows Brexit talks

    2017-10-10T11:02:59Z

    Those following the Brexit negotiations will have heard a lot of soundbites from the UK government but very little substance. Freshfel’s Philippe Binard provides some much-needed detail

  • Sahara Forest Project
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    Jordan prepares for greener future

    2017-10-05T15:44:59Z

    With the opening of the Sahara Forest Project launch station in Aqaba, Jordan is heading for a revolution in the use of its arid land

  • Pink Lady AFL
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    Asia offers diverse opportunities

    2017-10-05T15:10:44Z

    The varied market of Asia offers great potential for French topfruit this season, provided that exporters treat each country as an individual and distinct market

  • AEL MCI
    Article

    AEL orders Star Cool containers

    2017-10-04T15:14:24Z

    Africa Express Line aims for increased energy efficiency, effective cargo control and cold chain transparency with its new container investment

  • BelOrta Cars
    Article

    BelOrta apples get animated

    2017-10-04T12:44:00Z

    The Belgian cooperative hopes to create a stir in the playground with its new Cars-themed apple packs and sticker collection

  • Biobest
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    Biobest strengthens North America team

    2017-10-03T16:11:32Z

    The sustainable crop management company has appointed Jean-François Bonal as general manager for Biobest Canada and Biobest USA