All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 59
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ArticleShort crop suits French growers
Despite an expected drop in production, improved prices will be welcomed by French apple growers who have suffered fewer losses than their European neighbours
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ArticleAlbertsons pressed to go ugly
The US retailer is under pressure from campaign group Change.org to follow many of its competitors in stocking “ugly” produce
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ArticleEdeka makes point on diversity
An Edeka supermarket in Hamburg took a stand against racism last week as it stripped shelves of foreign products for a day
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ArticleZespri sends record kiwifruit shipment
A record shipment of Zespri kiwifruit is on its way to the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium, set to arrive next Monday
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ArticleFreshdeal and Fruitspot join forces
Online platform Freshdeal has merged with NYC-based Fruitspot as it looks to strengthen its ability to connect buyers and sellers in the sector
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ArticleWOP Dubai expands exhibition
Perishables Expo Middle East will feature a new section dedicated to Logistics and the Cold Chain when the exhibition returns to Dubai in December
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ArticleOpportunity for discounters in France
Retail analyst IGD has identified various trends in the French retail sector that the country’s burgeoning discounters can take advantage of
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ArticleSaudi border with Iraq to reopen
Trade between Saudi Arabia and Iraq is set for a boost once the Arar border crossing is reopened for the first time since 1990
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ArticleTunisia promotes investment and organics
In the absence of their main export market in war-torn Libya, Tunisia’s exporters are seeking alternative markets, with many pointing to the potential of the organic sector
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ArticleTurkish cherries target China
Since Turkish cherries gained entry to the Chinese mainland last year, Turkey’s government, growers and exporters have made the market their priority
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ArticleDeprez family ups Greenyard stake
Leading European distributor Greenyard has announced a change in its shareholdership following the Deprez family’s purchase of AIF’s shares last month
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ArticleEgypt to tighten strawberry controls
Egyptian strawberries are set to go through a more rigorous monitoring process in response to Saudi and Iraqi concerns over pesticide residues
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ArticleNew director at Special Fruit
The Belgian importer has appointed Tom van Herwaarden as co-CEO as it prepares for future changes in the fruit and vegetables market
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ArticleEgyptian grape campaign “very good”
Egypt's Agricultural Export Council has welcomed the result of the latest export campaign for grapes, boosted by direct sendings to China
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ArticleHeatwave hits stonefruit regions
Temperatures of over 40 degrees hit southern Europe this week, causing concerns over the stonefruit crop, with larger sized fruit in short supply
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ArticleEgyptian exports fall in value
Despite an increase in export volumes, Egypt has recorded a decline in the value of its agricultural exports over the past 10 months
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ArticleEU farmers face Brexit losses
Once the UK leaves the Union, EU farmers could lose billions in subsidies, according to the vice-president of the FNSEA
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ArticleCMA CGM grows Med service
The shipping line is preparing to launch a new service that connects ports in the Black Sea to North African ports in Morocco and Algeria
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ArticleEU school food scheme returns
The EU’s new fruit, vegetables and milk scheme is set to be implemented across the Union as children prepare to go back to school
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ArticleNaturalia trials vegan stores
The French organic retailer is testing out the potential for stores selling exclusively vegan products, while organic stores continue to multiply