All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 54
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ArticleFreskon brings chain together
The Thessaloniki exhibition provided a meeting point for the entire supply chain in the region, as well as featuring a platform for technological start-ups
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ArticleFrench apricot losses “significant”
Apricots in the Rhône-Alpes region face heavy losses after being battered by a major hailstorm at the weekend, with peaches also impacted
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ArticleFrench stonefruit growers count cost
France's stonefuit volumes looked to have recovered following a frost-bitten 2018 campaign, until Saturday’s storm ripped through the south-east
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ArticleNew ground for Turkish cherries
New opportunities are materialising for Turkish cherry exporters like Alanar, with demand from eastern Europe and the Middle East on the rise
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ArticleAgroFresh collaborates with Zest Labs
The two post-harvest companies are working together to improve freshness and reduce waste throughout the supply chain
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière extends Italian network
France’s Compagnie Fruitière is opening two new ripening centres in Rome and Padua, bringing its Italian network to three
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne launches traceability portal
The French marketer’s new portal aims to boost consumer confidence in the agricultural practices used its growers and bring the producer and consumer closer together
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ArticleBelOrta switching to cardboard
The Belgian cooperative’s berries are the first to get the sustainable packaging treatment, with other products set to follow
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ArticleGreenhouses in organic spotlight
The question of whether products grown in heated greenhouses are worthy of the organic label is still under discussion in France, with a vote due in June
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ArticleInvestments aim for Gulf food security
Agri-tech firm Red Sea Farms has secured investment for its saltwater greenhouses in Saudi Arabia to boost food security and save fresh water and energy
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ArticleUAE and China sign new deals
Trade between the UAE and China is set to grow after the countries signed deals worth US$3.4bn as part of the Belt and Road Initiative
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ArticleWebsite lends support to organic growers
Eosta and Soil & More Impacts have launched the ‘Farming & More’ website to assist organic farmers and improve practices across the globe
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ArticleStronger together in Egypt
The Egyptian Growers’ Organization is pioneering the co-op concept in Egypt, and MD Hassan Zaher offers an insight into its aims ahead of the grape campaign
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ArticleOrigine partners up with Fred
Italian consortium Origine Group has signed a deal with VariCom to become the exclusive partner of pear variety Fred
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ArticleConvenient solution for artichokes
As the French artichoke season nears, Prince de Bretagne is highlighting its microwaveable box, designed to appeal to those seeking simpler cooking options
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ArticleTaylor Farms buys Earthbound Farm
US salad producer Taylor Farms aims to enlarge its organic range with the acquisition of the Earthbound Farm business from Danone
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ArticleEU acts to restrict unfair practices
Coleacp has described as “groundbreaking” the EU’s latest directive to tackle unfair trading practices in agricultural supply chains
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ArticleEuropeans failing consumption target
Figures from Eurostat show that more than a third of Europeans do not eat fruit and vegetables every day, sparking public health concerns
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ArticleArab world dominates for Egypt
Egypt exported 1.91m tonnes of agricultural crops in the six months to February, with Arab countries taking nearly half that volume
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ArticlePink Lady gets sporty in UAE
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