All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 78
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Promotions aplenty for Pink Lady
Expectations are high for the coming season in Europe, with a multitude of promotional activities in store for the apple
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UAE supports Esma organic label
All locally grown organic produce must bear the Esma logo if it is to sold in the UAE, say authorities
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Powder-free figs head for Europe
Brazilian fig supplier Euroconte has responded to European importer demands for powder-free fruit that meets high social and environmental standards
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Corsica expects drop in clementines
The French island has predicted a decline of at least 30 per cent for its Fine de Corse clementine variety
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Eosta recognised for entrepreneurship
The Dutch organics company has been put forward for the prestigious Horticultural Entrepreneurship Award for 2016
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Cambodia urges vegetable growth
Cambodian growers are being pushed to switch to staples such as rice and cassava to alternative vegetables
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Rungis wholesalers get taste of Juliet
The exclusively organic apple is being targeted at wholesalers at Rungis in Paris, with tastings planned for next week
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Scientists united on neonicotinoids
An analysis of all the evidence to date on neonicotinoids' effect on bee health has strengthened the scientific consensus against the insecticides
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Antwerp explores Iranian options
The Port of Antwerp has demonstrated its interest in a reopened Iran, sending a delegation to meet with ministries and companies
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Walmart switches crates for US
Walmart will use IFCO’s new woodgrain-look reusable plastic containers for fresh produce throughout its US store network
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Compagnie Fruitière sponsors Peanuts
The French company has tied up with a new film based on the original comic strip, with promotions planned for France, the UK, Spain and Portugal
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Interfel launches fresh logo
A new logo embodying the qualities of French fresh produce has been unveiled by Interfel, which has sought to stress the origin of the country’s products
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Mattar becomes KAF managing director
Dubai trader KAF Group has named Gladess Mattar as its new MD, with plans to continue the company’s strategy of diversification
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CF opens new ripening facility
France’s Compagnie Fruitière has constructed a modern banana ripening facility in western France to respond to strong growth
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Psa-V found in Whangarei
The first kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand’s Whangarei region has tested positive for Psa-V, prompting calls for close monitoring
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Jordan suffers from regional unrest
Jordanian exporters are having to do without their two main markets in Syria and Iraq, while reaching alternative markets remains a challenge
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Del Monte Kenya in land dispute
The governments of Murang’a and Kiambu continue to frustrate Del Monte Kenya’s efforts to renew the lease on 9,000ha that are set to expire
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French plums in good shape
Good weather conditions in France are responsible for a high-quality, high-yield plum crop this season
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Montauban storm hits apple crop
Last week’s severe storm in southwest France has been a blow to the region’s apple growers, but exporter Blue Whale has promised its support
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EU farmers protest in Brussels
Copa and Cogeca have called for action to support EU farmers during the Russian ban, and to redress the balance between growers and retailers