All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 57

  • Bayer Monsanto merger
    Article

    Bayer-Monsanto gets green light

    2018-04-10T10:46:01Z

    The proposed merger between Bayer and Monsanto has gained the approval of the US Justice Department in a deal worth US$62.5bn

  • UAE plastic banana
    Article

    Dubai targets plastic waste

    2018-04-09T11:50:41Z

    The Emirate is seeking to address its plastic waste problem, segregating waste at source and promoting recycling and reuse, but awareness remains low

  • Greek grapes
    Article

    Greece faces varietal challenge

    2018-04-06T17:27:01Z

    Efforts are underway in Greece to bring new grape varieties into production, including both seeded and seedless varieties

  • NZ Gala
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    First NZ Gala arrive in India

    2018-04-04T16:19:56Z

    India's IG International has imported the season’s first batch of Royal Gala apples from New Zealand through Te Mata Exports

  • Filip Fontaine
    Article

    Filip Fontaine leaves BelOrta

    2018-04-03T12:51:58Z

    Belgium’s largest auction has announced the departure of Filip Fontaine after five years as CEO

  • Ivory Coast bananas
    Article

    Cote d'Ivoire stresses eco approach

    2018-03-29T16:53:11Z

    The West African country has undergone a rapid modernisation of its banana sector, with environmentally friendly methods seen as the way to remain competitive

  • Article

    African bloc to boost trade

    2018-03-28T11:41:08Z

    The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to remove barriers to trade between members, but ten countries including Nigeria are yet to sign up

  • Monoprix
    Article

    Amazon partners with Monoprix

    2018-03-27T16:55:24Z

    The US online retailer has formed a partnership with the upmarket Monoprix chain as it makes further inroads in the French food sector

  • Blue Whale
    Article

    Blue Whale lays out future strategy

    2018-03-23T16:39:28Z

    The French topfruit and kiwifruit exporter has communicated its future strategy, including the development of new varieties, organics and the zero-residue label

  • Russia store2
    Article

    Russia steps up fruit production

    2018-03-16T15:11:01Z

    In order to reduce its dependence on imports, Russia is expanding fruit production in Kabardino-Balkar, including berries

  • Tom Coen
    Article

    Robot pickers inspiring “awe”

    2018-03-14T16:48:43Z

    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

  • Pink Lady
    Article

    Pink Lady shows commitment

    2018-03-14T14:41:47Z

    The apple brand made clear its commitment to tackling social and environmental challenges at the International Agricultural Show in Paris

  • Marlene apples VOG
    Article

    VOG promotes Marlene apples

    2018-03-12T16:40:11Z

    The South Tyrolean apple association has engaged in a wide-ranging communications campaign to promote its Marlene apples in the Netherlands and Belgium

  • Bayer Monsanto merger
    Article

    Bayer-Monsanto deal rests on BASF

    2018-03-09T16:38:42Z

    Bayer is prepared to sell its vegetable seed business to BASF to smooth over its proposed merger with Monsanto, in the face of opposition from US farmers

  • Amazon France
    Article

    Amazon set for growth in France

    2018-03-08T12:02:52Z

    The US-based retail giant is planning to hire 2,000 people in France this year as it continues to strengthen its presence in the Hexagon’s grocery business

  • Cekok kiwifruit
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    Çekok recognises kiwifruit potential

    2018-03-07T14:19:53Z

    The Turkish grower-exporter has formed a partnership with Zespri to trial golden kiwifruit in its orchards, as the company realises the potential for kiwifruit production in the country

  • Marie Deredec, Prince de Bretagne
    Article

    Prince de Bretagne in sustainability drive

    2018-03-06T17:17:51Z

    Prince de Bretagne is intent on going further in terms of sustainability, with zero-residue tomatoes and anti-waste efforts forming part of its approach

  • Walmart logo on wall
    Article

    Walmart looks to Eden for freshness

    2018-03-05T17:13:00Z

    The US-based retailer has quietly rolled out its new Eden system to 43 distribution centres as it seeks to prioritise freshness

  • GP Alpha Greenhouse
    Article

    Azerbaijan sees tomato growth

    2018-03-05T12:35:46Z

    Exports of Azerbaijani tomatoes to Russia are on the rise, while some exporters are now looking to explore the European market

  • ADFSC tomatoes
    Article

    ADFSC to supply Elite Agro in UAE

    2018-03-05T09:59:42Z

    The Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre is set to supply Elite Agro as the UAE looks to strengthen its domestic supply chain for local produce