All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 61
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ArticleHalophytic veg growing in UAE
The new ICBA project sees salt-loving vegetables as the answer to water shortages and food insecurity in the UAE
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ArticleVBT flags progress on sustainability
The Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives has released its third sustainability report laying out the successes of the Responsibly Fresh label
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ArticleVanoirbeek to head Belgium’s VBT
Luc Vanoirbeek has been named as the successor to Philippe Appeltans at the helm of the Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives
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ArticleClimate change threat to veg
A study focusing on the impact of climate change on leafy greens, vegetables and legumes has highlighted the severe threat posed to yields if no action is taken
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ArticleEosta wins sustainability award
The Dutch organics specialist has been rewarded for its Natural Branding packaging concept, the company’s solution to unsustainable plastic pollution
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ArticlePink Lady continues growth
Despite the tough trading environment and the company’s focus on CSR commitments, Pink Lady apples have recorded strong sales this season
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ArticleVergro strikes deal to acquire D&G
Belgian fruit and veg exporter to buy D&G Fruit, a producer specialised in Conference pears, apples and cherries
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne backs Cardinal
The French marketer has high hopes for the latest addition to its artichoke range, which bears the Saveur de l’Année 2018 label for taste
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ArticleIrrigation project assists Tunisians
The World Bank has launched a new project to address irrigation deficiencies in Tunisia, with investment sought from the private sector
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ArticleSenegal seeks mango investment
The African country has signed a memorandum of understanding with the IFC to increase investment in the mango sector, with an eye to boosting exports
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ArticleCarrefour aims to tackle packaging
The French retail giant has made a major commitment to move away from disposable packaging as part of its “food transition for all” campaign
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ArticleBelOrta names new chairman
Dirk Bertels has been elected as the new chairman of the Belgian fresh produce cooperative, to succeed the outgoing Leo Baestaens
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ArticleProduce in firing line as US sparks trade war
The EU, Canada and Mexico consider retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
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ArticleWorld Cup lures marketers
Fresh produce marketers are keen to link their products to the excitement and drama of the upcoming World Cup, not least in Belgium and France
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ArticleOrganic boom needs more land
The increasing demand for organic food is currently outstripping the conversion of land to organics, putting the continued growth of the sector in doubt
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ArticleBonduelle launches innovation centre
The French group has opened a new innovation centre for its canned and frozen division to help the company respond to changing consumer trends
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ArticleOrganic aim sparks French debate
Doubts remain over plan to serve more environmentally friendly and organic products in public canteens
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ArticleBelOrta names its new director
The Belgian cooperative has announced that Philippe Appeltans, secretary general of VBT, will become the new CEO
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ArticleGreenhouse veg rise in Russia
Russia’s self-sufficiency has increased steadily since the country banned food imports from the EU, US and others, with greenhouse vegetable production rising sharply
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ArticleRetail prices soar in Saudi Arabia
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