All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 77
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ArticleTackling the packaging problem
Limiting the amount of unsustainable packaging is a constant challenge in the produce industry, above all for organics, with Eosta leading the way
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ArticleFrench kiwifruit closes in on Vietnam
Rapid progress is being made in negotiations to allow French kiwifruit to enter Vietnam before the start of the next campaign
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ArticleDevice gauges apple ripeness
A new handheld gadget may finally put an end to the maturity lottery, assessing the ripeness of fruit by estimating the chlorophyll content in the skin
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ArticlePeru eyes progress in China
The Latin American country is eager to finalise protocols with China for a number of products, including blueberries and quinoa
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ArticleGiant-Landover offers free fruit
Children visiting US stores of parent company Ahold-Delhaize will reportedly be offered a free piece of fruit, as efforts are ramped up to improve diets of youngsters
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ArticleMoroccan exports to Spain on the up
In the first three months of 2016, Spanish imports of Moroccan fruit and vegetables grew by a sizeable 26 per cent
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ArticleFrench apples unfazed by Brexit
French apple exporters appear unconcerned by the possible impact of the summer’s Brexit vote, especially those focused on niche, high-quality varieties
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Affordability crucial, says Lancet
A study by UK journal the Lancet has shown the correlation between average income and average consumption of fruit and vegetables, with most failing to achieve the minimum
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ArticleBananas set for fresh-cut segment?
A new shelf-life-boosting innovation from Germany’s Food Freshly should finally enable consumers to enjoy fresh-cut bananas minus the peel
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ArticleGalilee signs new deal with Zemach
The Israeli exporter has agreed a three-year deal with Zemach Packhouse to maintain its position as the leading exporter of green-skin avocados in the world
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ArticleEgyptian exports rise to meet demand
Demand is soaring for a number of Egyptian produce exports, including tomatoes, oranges, onions and strawberries, not least from Russia
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ArticleBelOrta in deal with Veiling Haspengouw
Belgian cooperative BelOrta has formed a cooperation agreement with topfruit specialist Veiling Haspengouw, as Greenyard Foods withdraws from JV
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ArticleVeg seed firms hold open days
Seed companies Hazera and Clause are holding International Open Days this month to showcase the latest vegetable varieties, which respond to a host of demands
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ArticleSaudi importers turn to Turkey
As demand soars during the annual Hajj, Saudi Arabia expects to import significantly more fresh produce from competitively priced Turkey
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ArticleRijk Zwaan presents Knox in HK
The Dutch vegetable breeder will use next week’s Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition to promote its Knox innovation in the Asian market
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ArticleEosta slams short-termism
The short-sightedness of large supermarkets has come under fire from the Dutch organic specialist’s Volkert Engelsman
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ArticlePHP forecasts boost in bananas
Cameroon’s leading banana producer has set a target of 230,000 tonnes of production by 2020 in the country’s Littoral Region
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ArticleEmerson expands global presence
The US technology firm has enlarged and enhanced its capability in global monitoring services with the acquisition of Locus Traxx and Paksense
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ArticleMoroccan producers feel the heat
Country-wide heat waves have caused problems for Moroccan apple and stonefruit growers, with insufficient chilling hours leading to quality and quantity issues
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ArticleStrong half-year for Total Produce
Revenue is up significantly at the Ireland-based multinational, as sales rise within and without the Eurozone and sage investments pay off