All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 53

  • Record Zespri shipment
    Article

    Zespri sends record kiwifruit shipment

    2017-08-22T11:25:01Z

    A record shipment of Zespri kiwifruit is on its way to the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium, set to arrive next Monday

  • Freshdeal2
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    Freshdeal and Fruitspot join forces

    2017-08-18T16:43:50Z

    Online platform Freshdeal has merged with NYC-based Fruitspot as it looks to strengthen its ability to connect buyers and sellers in the sector

  • Wop Dubai 2016
    Article

    WOP Dubai expands exhibition

    2017-08-18T12:26:51Z

    Perishables Expo Middle East will feature a new section dedicated to Logistics and the Cold Chain when the exhibition returns to Dubai in December

  • France Aldi
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    Opportunity for discounters in France

    2017-08-17T14:49:49Z

    Retail analyst IGD has identified various trends in the French retail sector that the country’s burgeoning discounters can take advantage of

  • Arar border
    Article

    Saudi border with Iraq to reopen

    2017-08-16T14:58:08Z

    Trade between Saudi Arabia and Iraq is set for a boost once the Arar border crossing is reopened for the first time since 1990

  • Tunisia
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    Tunisia promotes investment and organics

    2017-08-15T16:21:47Z

    In the absence of their main export market in war-torn Libya, Tunisia’s exporters are seeking alternative markets, with many pointing to the potential of the organic sector

  • Alara cherries
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    Turkish cherries target China

    2017-08-11T16:01:06Z

    Since Turkish cherries gained entry to the Chinese mainland last year, Turkey’s government, growers and exporters have made the market their priority

  • Hein Deprez Greenyard
    Article

    Deprez family ups Greenyard stake

    2017-08-09T15:11:18Z

    Leading European distributor Greenyard has announced a change in its shareholdership following the Deprez family’s purchase of AIF’s shares last month

  • Egypt strawberries
    Article

    Egypt to tighten strawberry controls

    2017-08-09T11:08:30Z

    Egyptian strawberries are set to go through a more rigorous monitoring process in response to Saudi and Iraqi concerns over pesticide residues

  • Special Fruit
    Article

    New director at Special Fruit

    2017-08-08T15:10:36Z

    The Belgian importer has appointed Tom van Herwaarden as co-CEO as it prepares for future changes in the fruit and vegetables market

  • Egyptian grapes
    Article

    Egyptian grape campaign “very good”

    2017-08-07T11:04:34Z

    Egypt's Agricultural Export Council has welcomed the result of the latest export campaign for grapes, boosted by direct sendings to China

  • GEN stonefruit2
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    Heatwave hits stonefruit regions

    2017-08-04T15:51:33Z

    Temperatures of over 40 degrees hit southern Europe this week, causing concerns over the stonefruit crop, with larger sized fruit in short supply

  • Egypt oranges
    Article

    Egyptian exports fall in value

    2017-08-03T11:16:48Z

    Despite an increase in export volumes, Egypt has recorded a decline in the value of its agricultural exports over the past 10 months

  • EUBrexitflag
    Article

    EU farmers face Brexit losses

    2017-08-02T15:16:47Z

    Once the UK leaves the Union, EU farmers could lose billions in subsidies, according to the vice-president of the FNSEA

  • CMA CGM
    Article

    CMA CGM grows Med service

    2017-08-01T10:42:03Z

    The shipping line is preparing to launch a new service that connects ports in the Black Sea to North African ports in Morocco and Algeria

  • School children
    Article

    EU school food scheme returns

    2017-07-31T17:04:23Z

    The EU’s new fruit, vegetables and milk scheme is set to be implemented across the Union as children prepare to go back to school

  • Naturalia
    Article

    Naturalia trials vegan stores

    2017-07-31T15:57:32Z

    The French organic retailer is testing out the potential for stores selling exclusively vegan products, while organic stores continue to multiply

  • Chilean grapes
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    Dole grapes earn certification

    2017-07-27T09:58:35Z

    In Chile, Dole’s Huelquen Farm, on which 100ha of grapes are cultivated, has gained Rainforest Alliance certification

  • Oppenheimer Ford and Gardner
    Article

    Jazz gets boost at Tour de Fresh

    2017-07-26T12:05:49Z

    With the NZ Jazz season in full swing, the brand is set for a lift at this week’s Tour de Fresh cycling event in California, thanks to two Oppy riders

  • BPIA 2
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    BPIA event set for growth

    2017-07-26T10:56:34Z

    The US trade association for biological products expects its Sustainability Symposium in October to be its biggest event yet