Tom Joyce
Tom Joyce is staff journalist on Eurofruit and a key member of the Market Intelligence news team, reporting on breaking developments within the fresh produce business across Europe and the Middle East.
A fluent French speaker, Tom is responsible for covering the French market in addition to other Francophone countries in Europe and Africa, while heading up Eurofruit's coverage of the fruit and vegetable business in North Africa, the Middle East and eastern Europe.
Tom is also editor of Eurofruit's annual Fresh Focus Middle East supplement and programme manager for the Eurofruit Congress Middle East, the region's leading industry conference and networking event held each year in Dubai.
In the past, he has also written about the property and alcoholic drinks industries, following a year translating French books into English.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 20 7501 3704
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- tom@fruitnet.com
ArticleEgypt highlights diversity of range at Fruit Attraction
Expolink says the Egyptian pavilion in Madrid will serve to showcase the country’s strategic location as a sourcing partner, as well as the broad range of fruit and vegetables exported
ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
NewsFAO warns of grave state of Gaza food production
With over half of cropland destroyed by the ongoing conflict with Israel, as well as a third of its greenhouses, Gaza faces massive food insecurity, according to the FAO
ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
ArticleLine-up revealed for Rijk Zwaan sweet pepper seminar
The Dutch seed specialist is hosting a sweet pepper seminar on the eve of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, with expert speakers set to share their valuable insights
NewsGreek grapes set for early start to campaign
Competition on the European grape market continues to ramp up, as an early start to the Greek season adds to the large volumes coming out of Spain, Italy and Egypt
NewsTozer shortlisted for Best Technical Excellence Award
UK innovation agency Innovate UK has announced the shortlist for its Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Awards 2024, with Tozer Seeds up for prize
ArticleRockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
NewsSource.ag picks up Start-up of the Year award
The Dutch AI solutions provider has been recognised by AgTech Breakthrough for its role in pushing the agriculture industry forward through technology
ArticleRussian bans driving eastern suppliers to west
Moscow’s alleged attempts to punish Moldova for pursuing closer relations with the EU have only driven the supplier closer to Europe, with Armenia in danger of following suit
ArticleFresh Inset boosting freshness and quality with Vidre+
With dose rate flexibility and gradual release technology, Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ takes prolonging freshness to the next level, with the US market now lying in wait
ArticleTurkish dried fruit exports rise in value
Although production volumes of dried fruits have fallen in Turkey, revenue for Turkish exporters increased by 12 per cent in the first half of 2024
ArticleKenianische Avocados für den Wettbewerb in Ostasien gerüstet
Die steigende Nachfrage nach kenianischen Avocados in Europa hat den Obstsektor in Bezug auf die Exporteinnahmen vor Kaffee gebracht, aber die Konkurrenz in Asien bleibt stark. Einem Bericht von Business Daily Africa zufolge hat Obst den Kaffee als Kenias größte Quelle für Exporteinnahmen überholt.
ArticleKenyan avocados braced for competition in East Asia
Rising demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe has lifted the fruit sector above coffee in terms of export revenue, but competition remains strong in Asia
ArticlePrices rise in Israel due to Turkish ban
Turkey’s decision to halt trade with Israel over its war in Gaza leads to increase in fruit and vegetable prices for Israeli consumers
ArticleRed Sea disruptions hit DP World profits
The Dubai-based port operator has seen its profits fall significantly as shippers avoid passing through the crisis-hit region
ArticlePotential for Peru as climate impacts citrus sources
With availability and quality of citrus affected by climatic conditions, Salix Fruits sees good opportunities for supplies from the Latin American country
ArticleOxair’s nitrogen generation technology prolongs freshness
Australia’s Eagleview Orchard says Oxair technology enables it to achieve optimal freshness and quality for its topfruit and prolong the life of its harvested fruit
ArticleGriechenland: Erzeuger testen tropische Pflanzen angesichts steigender Temperaturen
Während die Temperaturen in Griechenland einen weiteren Sommer lang in die Höhe schnellen, versuchen einige Landwirte, sich mit der Produktion von tropischen Pflanzen wie Avocados und Litschis an das veränderte Klima anzupassen.
ArticlePico to highlight new varieties in Asia
The Egyptian company is highlighting new strawberry and grape varieties at next months’ Asia Fruit Logistica, as well as introducing avocados and Barhi dates to its offering