All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 88
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ArticleIFOAM supports healthy soils
The organics movement has voted to promote soil health in order to feed the world while mitigating climate change and empowering farmers
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ArticleIran spies Russia opening
The Middle Eastern country could benefit greatly from Russia's ban on imports from many western nations
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ArticleGulf carriers record cargo rise
Middle East-based carriers experience strongest growth in cargo volumes, as European trade witnesses slowdown
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ArticleTotal Produce welcomes Hogan
New EU commissioner for agriculture Phil Hogan took a tour of Total Produce's facilities on the eve of assuming office
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ArticleRungis central to French economy
The Parisian wholesale market is crucial to the French economy, according to a study, not least in terms of jobs
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ArticleTriskalia gains green standard
The French producer group for processed vegetables has obtained the Agri Confiance certification for environmental efforts
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ArticleInterfel pushes produce seasonality
The idea that fresh fruit and veg are more affordable when they are in full season is central to Interfel's promotions in France
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ArticleFood security requires collaboration
Numerous public and private sector players have signed the Declaration of Abu Dhabi to demand global collaboration to improve farming standards
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ArticleGlobalGAP eases way for smallholders
Revisions for the upcoming Version 5 of the GlobalGAP standard include means to increase the affordability of certification for smallholder farmers
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ArticleMcDonald's France launches pear range
The fast food chain has widened its fruit selection with the offer of P'tite Poire bags, following the success of its P'tite Pomme range
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ArticlePink Lady apples return to shelves
Volumes are expected to reach 150,000 tonnes this season, which kicks off with a special competition
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ArticleOxfam critical of New Alliance policy
The organisation has blasted the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition for favouring big business over smallholders
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ArticleErbil food centre plans put on hold
The construction of the Food Distribution Center in the Kurdish city of Erbil in northern Iraq has been delayed by fighting
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ArticleNergi ends successful campaign
The kiwiberry brand benefitted from astute communication and positioning to boost sales during 2014
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ArticleEnvy calls for belief
The Washington harvest for Envy apples is being accompanied by a new promotional campaign to 'Bite and Believe'
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ArticleUkrainian apples benefit from ban
Russia's ban on EU and Moldovan apples has increased its dependence on Ukraine, despite frosty relations between the countries
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ArticleIran eyes Russian opportunities
The Russian ban on agricultural products from the EU has encouraged Iran to investigate the openings for its own exporters
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ArticleUgly fruit scheme grows in France
French retailers are following Intermarché's lead and selling so-called ugly produce at a major discount
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ArticleGhana re-admits exports to EU
The West African country has lifted its ban on vegetable exports to the EU, promising increased monitoring
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ArticleCanada set to permit Belgian pears
Belgian Conference pears are expected to gain access to the Canadian market following seven years of negotiations