All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 6
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ArticleRed Sea disruptions hit DP World profits
The Dubai-based port operator has seen its profits fall significantly as shippers avoid passing through the crisis-hit region
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ArticlePotential for Peru as climate impacts citrus sources
With availability and quality of citrus affected by climatic conditions, Salix Fruits sees good opportunities for supplies from the Latin American country
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ArticleOxair’s nitrogen generation technology prolongs freshness
Australia’s Eagleview Orchard says Oxair technology enables it to achieve optimal freshness and quality for its topfruit and prolong the life of its harvested fruit
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ArticleGriechenland: Erzeuger testen tropische Pflanzen angesichts steigender Temperaturen
Während die Temperaturen in Griechenland einen weiteren Sommer lang in die Höhe schnellen, versuchen einige Landwirte, sich mit der Produktion von tropischen Pflanzen wie Avocados und Litschis an das veränderte Klima anzupassen.
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ArticlePico to highlight new varieties in Asia
The Egyptian company is highlighting new strawberry and grape varieties at next months’ Asia Fruit Logistica, as well as introducing avocados and Barhi dates to its offering
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ArticleGreek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
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ArticleNeatleaf Spyder sensors keep watch over plants
The Neatleaf Spyder aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the cultivation environment in the greenhouse, collecting data across the canopy and directing the grower’s attention to where it is most needed
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ArticleSaudi ports show increase in containers handled
In the month of July, the volume of containers handled by ports in Saudi Arabia rose by 15.7 per cent year on year, as the Kingdom focuses on boosting efficiency and competitiveness
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ArticleWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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ArticlePink Hudson raspberry set to complement Adelita in Morocco
With Moroccan growers looking to extend the raspberry season and consumers seeking out top flavour, Planasa’s Pink Hudson may be the ideal partner for Adelita, according to VitaBlue
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ArticleLebanon’s Awdi Gardens set on expanding portfolio
Awdi Gardens is planting new grape and cherry varieties, as the Lebanese grower-exporter looks to widen its offering, but various challenges mean export growth will be gradual
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ArticleJenika seeks partners for Burundi avocados
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
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ArticlePink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
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ArticleGreenTech Amsterdam points toward future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages
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ArticleNergi mini kiwifruit announces return to shelves
The mini kiwifruit is increasing in popularity in countries that eat a lot berries, according to Sofruileg’s Jean-Pierre Caruel, with growth in that category boding well for Nergi
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne: growers can be driving force in energy transition
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels
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ArticleTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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ArticleRijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
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ArticleDubai to develop largest fresh food hub
The emirate aims to boost its attractiveness as a trade hub with the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of Dubai’s current market