All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 58
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Support for French regions
Interfel will strengthen collaboration with France’s 13 regions as it looks to increase research and development and boost support for consumption
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US-UK deal threatens standards
A post-Brexit trade deal with the US could weaken UK farming practices when it comes to pesticide usage, MRLs and GM labelling, opponents warn
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Belgian pears close in on Brazil
Belgian Conference pears are close to gaining entry to the Brazilian market, following Brazilian minister of agriculture’s visit to Belgium last week
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Veg shortage hits Poland
Freezing conditions in southern Europe hit availability and price of winter vegetables in Poland, but Polish apples rebound
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Ghabbour targets UK for mangoes
The Egyptian exporter sees good potential in the UK for its seafreighted mangoes, including varieties such as Yasmina and Fagr Klan, which are less well known on the market
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Primland celebrates 40 years
The French company this year marks 40 years of kiwifruit cultivation, but the same values of solidarity and organisation remain
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Prince de Bretagne promotes brassicas
The Breton marketer is shining a light on the broad range of brassicas available, from the common cauliflower to the less-known flower sprout
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Quality potato strategy for Gulf
The French potato sector sees significant potential in the Middle East market for its reliable high quality and ability to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers
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Morocco faces clementine crisis
The Moroccan minister of agriculture met with professionals from the sector last week to establish a plan to address the abnormally low price of clementines
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Eosta launches Health Wonders
The Dutch organics specialist’s new nutrient-rich root range is focused on health, with pillbox-style packaging illustrating the point
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Abu Dhabi promotes sustainability
The emirate’s food control authority is backing various initiatives to boost efficiencies in water and energy use in agriculture
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Bratigny obtains Fel’Excellence
The French wholesaler has earned the Fel’Excellence certificate for its progress and best practices in servicing its customers
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Nicolai Fruit names new CEO
Johan De Gendt has taken over as CEO of Belgian exporter Nicolai Fruit, with former chief executive Peter Nicolai remaining as chairman of the board
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BFV comes to aid of Haspengouw
Talks between Belgian cooperative BFV and Veiling Haspengouw could secure the future of the troubled topfruit auction
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Miss Chef recognised for flavour
The cooking apple from Pink Lady Europe has been awarded Saveur de l’Année Restauration 2017 for its taste
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Special Fruit shows faith in Calinda
The Belgian importer has made significant investments in the Calinda strawberry, the early premium variety hitting shelves in Europe
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Germany sees organic veg boom
2016 saw a major increase in sales of organic vegetables in Germany, with discounters taking a larger share of the market
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Good volumes for Brittany leeks
Prince de Bretagne predicts large volumes of leeks this season, with the addition of a new category guaranteeing ultra-high quality
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EU crucial for Scottish organics
Organic farmers in Scotland overwhelmingly favour continued access to the European single market, according to a survey by SOPA
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PPO takes over Georges Helfer
Swiss distributor PPO looks to complement its own services, while ensuring the continuation of importer Georges Helfer