All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 62
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Production soars in parts of Africa
The last decade or so has seen an explosion in production of fruit and vegetables from French-speaking African countries including Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
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Egyptian grapes target China
Following the signing of a protocol with China for Egyptian grapes, exporters are excited by the potential of this huge market
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Eosta backs Kenyan avocados
The Dutch organics specialist highlights the benefits to Kenyan smallholders and local communities of sourcing organic avocados from Kenya
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#FruitVeg4You to boost consumption
Freshfel Europe has teamed up with farmers’ organisation Copa Cogeca to launch the #FruitVeg4You hashtag to raise awareness and encourage an increase in consumption across Europe
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Technology boosts productivity
Protofanousi Fruits’ investment in a new cherry sorting machine is expected to double productivity at the Greek company, while increasing standards
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Israeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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Emirates adds to perishable solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyFresh, tailored solutions to guarantee the freshness of perishable products throughout their airfreight journey
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UGPBAN seeks import rule change
The French banana association has expressed concern over the differing organic standards governing exporters from within and without the EU
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New pack for new potatoes
French marketer Prince de Bretagne is launching a new freshness bag for its new potatoes, set to hit shelves in May
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BelOrta and Hoogstraten mull merger
Belgian cooperatives BelOrta and Hoogstraten have established a committee to look into the potential benefits of a merger
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Egypt fights Saudi pepper ban
A delegation from Egypt will attempt to resolve the current Saudi pepper ban when it visits the Kingdom next week
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China explores new Egyptian imports
Chinese companies are visiting Cairo next week to investigate the potential for a wider range of agricultural imports from Egypt
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Brittany shows off spring range
Prince de Bretagne is promoting the wide assortment of produce available this spring, as well as its expanding organic range
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Freskon welcomes international buyers
Next month’s Freskon fair is set to welcome a host of invited international buyers in Thessaloniki, according to organiser TIF-Helexpo
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Premium European Kiwi hails successes
The campaign to promote European kiwifruit in the markets of Canada, the UAE and China has enjoyed significant results in its first 16 months including an increase in exports
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Algeria focuses on port training
Algeria’s Serport has signed an agreement with the Belgian centre for maritime and port training to bolster the skills of Algerians working in the country’s ports
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East Africa drought threatens crops
Drought conditions have plunged parts of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia into crisis, with harvests plummeting, food prices soaring and many suffering malnourishment
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Organic Monitor becomes Ecovia
The research, consultancy and events group for the organics industry rebrands to Ecovia Intelligence next month to reflect its widening range of activities
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Bonduelle results show resilience
The French salad and vegetable specialist has recorded a slight increase in turnover for the half-year, despite major challenges, including poor summer harvests
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IEA questions health-wealth link
A new IEA report has cast doubt on the belief that unhealthy diets are the result of economic privation, but health campaigners have hit back