All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 51
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ArticleBiobest offers pollination aid
Biobest’s Multi-Hives can keep bumblebees safe from extreme cold and heat, making them ideal for pollinating covered cherry crops
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ArticleStorage key, says Janny MT
Long-term preservation can help reduce waste, boost freshness and quality and maximise value for growers during the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleBFV responds to Covid-19 impact
The Belgian cooperative is taking steps both at home and abroad in response to the coronavirus crisis, including safeguarding staff and halting supplies to India
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ArticlePink Lady aims to boost trust
Proximity, transparency and sharing are central in Pink Lady Europe's efforts to keep building trust with customers and growers
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ArticleFears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne stays committed
The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners
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ArticleFrench produce sector stepping up
Amid a near-total lockdown, French fresh produce companies are doing all they can to keep shelves stocked during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleEosta reveals coronavirus measures
The Dutch organics supplier has announced steps to protect its staff, customers and suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière opens German office
Following its recent growth in Germany, the banana distributor has created Compagnie Fruitière Deutschland to best serve its customers’ needs
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ArticleEco-schemes key to CAP reform
As the Common Agricultural Policy undergoes reform, European research institutes see Eco-schemes as vital in shifting farmers to more sustainable models
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ArticleTropiWorld aims for one-stop shop
Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors
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ArticleOroganic launches in the Netherlands
Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way
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ArticleGulf reacts as Iranian cases grow
The coronavirus outbreak in Iran has been the most deadly outside of China, prompting many countries in the region to impose travel restrictions
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ArticleBelOrta auctions first peppers
Belgian cooperative BelOrta has auctioned the first green bell peppers of the season, with yellow and red varieties set to follow
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ArticleTomato virus found in France
The first known case of tomato brown rugose fruit virus has been confirmed in a farm in north-west France
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ArticleLAVA pilots new digital platform
Belgian auction association LAVA is piloting a new digital platform to assist growers in performing everyday tasks, sharing information and improving quality
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ArticleFrench potato exports rise
Growth in eastern Europe and Italy helped French potatoes record an increase in total exports during 2019/20
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ArticleAgriPlace addresses transparency needs
Nico Broersen Junior of AgriPlace, the global platform for agricultural compliance, discusses AgriPlace Chain, a tool to facilitate information-sharing in order to minimise risk in the supply chain
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ArticleCrystal clear on future direction
The Saudi trader is expanding its presence across the Middle East, while investigating the possibilities for processing, packing and home deliveries
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ArticlePartnerships extend the season
Thanks to new partnerships, Ghana’s Fruit Brothers is set to start exporting pineapples and mangoes out of Côte d’Ivoire, increasing the supply window