All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 57

  • Saudi Arabia market
    Article

    Retail prices soar in Saudi Arabia

    2018-05-17T15:55:11Z

    Retail prices of fruit and vegetables in Saudi Arabia have risen dramatically in the build-up to Ramadan, with consumers being advised to buy directly from importers

  • Organic Dutch Conference
    Article

    Flemish mission targets Vietnam

    2018-05-17T11:18:20Z

    Attracted by the country’s growing middle class and appetite for quality, Flemish companies are in Vietnam exploring opportunities to boost exports

  • Carrefour Bio
    Article

    Carrefour strengthens organic partnerships

    2018-05-16T15:11:18Z

    The French retailer is forging closer ties with its organic suppliers in southwestern France to expand its organic range

  • GEN mangoes
    Article

    Côte d’Ivoire takes over

    2018-05-10T15:04:14Z

    Importers in Europe welcomed last month’s arrival of mangoes from West Africa, beginning with Côte d’Ivoire, to alleviate price pressures

  • IBM blockchain oranges
    Article

    Ecovia predicts blockchain effect

    2018-04-23T15:30:26Z

    Ecovia Intelligence believes that blockchain technology can have an Uber-like effect on the dynamics of the food industry

  • tracey davies HL Hall
    Article

    Change at the top for Halls

    2018-04-20T16:39:12Z

    South Africa-based avocado specialist Halls has revealed that Tracey Davies is set to replace Craig McBain as CEO next month

  • EU-China delegation
    Article

    Young Chinese farmers visit EU

    2018-04-19T16:20:08Z

    As part of a project to allow EU and Chinese producers to share best practices for sustainable agriculture, a delegation of young farmers from China is visiting Belgium, the UK and Estonia

  • Seatrade CMA CGM
    Article

    Seatrade signs deal with Hapag-Lloyd

    2018-04-19T15:01:12Z

    Seatrade and its affiliate StreamLines have struck an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to offer weekly services from North America’s East Coast to Europe

  • Joya
    Article

    Blue Whale backs Joya success

    2018-04-17T17:06:39Z

    The French apple exporter has been struck by Joya’s impressive performance this year, backing the variety to compete with imports in the latter part of the season

  • Turkish tomatoes
    Article

    Russia eases limits on Turkish tomatoes

    2018-04-17T16:19:42Z

    Restrictions on Turkish tomatoes are steadily being lifted in Russia as Rosselkhoznadzor announces the country’s readiness to increase imports

  • White asparagus
    Article

    French asparagus battles conditions

    2018-04-16T17:12:09Z

    France's white asparagus season has been held up by incessant rain and low temperatures, but the sun’s return has brought optimism

  • Air France
    Article

    France in “spring of discontent”

    2018-04-13T16:27:15Z

    Strikes at the SNCF and Air France continue to disrupt transport services in France, affecting fresh produce trade and deliveries across the country

  • Freskon
    Article

    Freskon back in Thessaloniki

    2018-04-13T14:32:40Z

    The Greek fruit and vegetables fair returns to Thessaloniki this month, with the aim of connecting businesses in the Balkans and south-east Mediterranean

  • Bonduelle
    Article

    Bonduelle Group names new CEO

    2018-04-13T12:19:43Z

    Following a meeting of the group’s 1,300 managers, Guillaume Debrosse has been promoted to CEO, with Christophe Bonduelle becoming non-executive chairman

  • Bruno Dupont, Interfel
    Article

    Blow for French fruit education

    2018-04-11T17:08:52Z

    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

  • Greek cherries
    Article

    Better outlook for Greek cherries

    2018-04-11T16:30:01Z

    Greek cherry growers hope for better volumes and better quality after last season’s rain- and wind-affected campaign

  • 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
    Article

    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