All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 54
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ArticleRussia eases limits on Turkish tomatoes
Restrictions on Turkish tomatoes are steadily being lifted in Russia as Rosselkhoznadzor announces the country’s readiness to increase imports
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ArticleFrench asparagus battles conditions
France's white asparagus season has been held up by incessant rain and low temperatures, but the sun’s return has brought optimism
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ArticleFrance in “spring of discontent”
Strikes at the SNCF and Air France continue to disrupt transport services in France, affecting fresh produce trade and deliveries across the country
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ArticleFreskon back in Thessaloniki
The Greek fruit and vegetables fair returns to Thessaloniki this month, with the aim of connecting businesses in the Balkans and south-east Mediterranean
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ArticleBonduelle Group names new CEO
Following a meeting of the group’s 1,300 managers, Guillaume Debrosse has been promoted to CEO, with Christophe Bonduelle becoming non-executive chairman
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ArticleBlow for French fruit education
Interfel has called on French ministers to get on the same page after a court ruled that its activities in public schools were not in the general public interest
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ArticleBetter outlook for Greek cherries
Greek cherry growers hope for better volumes and better quality after last season’s rain- and wind-affected campaign
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ArticleBayer-Monsanto gets green light
The proposed merger between Bayer and Monsanto has gained the approval of the US Justice Department in a deal worth US$62.5bn
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ArticleDubai targets plastic waste
The Emirate is seeking to address its plastic waste problem, segregating waste at source and promoting recycling and reuse, but awareness remains low
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ArticleGreece faces varietal challenge
Efforts are underway in Greece to bring new grape varieties into production, including both seeded and seedless varieties
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ArticleFirst NZ Gala arrive in India
India's IG International has imported the season’s first batch of Royal Gala apples from New Zealand through Te Mata Exports
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ArticleFilip Fontaine leaves BelOrta
Belgium’s largest auction has announced the departure of Filip Fontaine after five years as CEO
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ArticleCote d'Ivoire stresses eco approach
The West African country has undergone a rapid modernisation of its banana sector, with environmentally friendly methods seen as the way to remain competitive
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African bloc to boost trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to remove barriers to trade between members, but ten countries including Nigeria are yet to sign up
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ArticleAmazon partners with Monoprix
The US online retailer has formed a partnership with the upmarket Monoprix chain as it makes further inroads in the French food sector
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ArticleBlue Whale lays out future strategy
The French topfruit and kiwifruit exporter has communicated its future strategy, including the development of new varieties, organics and the zero-residue label
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ArticleRussia steps up fruit production
In order to reduce its dependence on imports, Russia is expanding fruit production in Kabardino-Balkar, including berries
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ArticleRobot pickers inspiring “awe”
Tom Coen, CEO of Belgian engineering company Octinion, discusses the industry reaction to his company’s strawberry-picking robot and the need to address future labour shortages
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ArticlePink Lady shows commitment
The apple brand made clear its commitment to tackling social and environmental challenges at the International Agricultural Show in Paris
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ArticleVOG promotes Marlene apples
The South Tyrolean apple association has engaged in a wide-ranging communications campaign to promote its Marlene apples in the Netherlands and Belgium