All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 10
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NewsFreskon Greece organises largest Greek presence in Madrid
Fruit Attraction saw 45 Greek companies, cooperatives and organisations exhibit to showcase the potential of the country’s fresh produce
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NewsYello apple back on the shelves
Consortia VOG and VIP expect good quality and consistent volumes of their yellow-skinned apple this season
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NewsSaudi firms Iyris and Red Sea Global launch regeneration initiative
The National Food Production Initiative is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating the economy of Saudi Arabia and reducing its reliance on imported produce
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NewsEosta welcomes quality mango crops from Ecuador and Peru
As the organic mango harvest approaches in Ecuador and Peru, Dutch organics supplier Eosta says volumes and quality look “excellent” this season
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NewsClimatic conditions favour Egyptian oranges
Egypt is preparing for an “exceptional” season for oranges, with demand expected to be high thanks to ideal conditions for large, uniform, high-quality fruit this season
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NewsMoroccan sweet peppers aim for export record
The country’s formidable rise is well known when it comes to tomatoes, but Moroccan suppliers of sweet peppers have also seen exports increase significantly across Europe
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NewsZeus staying passionate about sustainability
Given the growing impact of the climate in the Mediterranean, Greek kiwifruit and grape producer Zeus’s continued focus on improving its environmental performance is not hard to grasp
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NewsRussia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
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NewsNCP settles litigation with Sainsbury’s over Nadorcott
Nador Cott Protection says agreement reached with UK retailer over “unauthorised” sale of Tang Gold after cease and desist letters sent earlier this year
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NewsFrench apple promotions to resume in Thailand
A promotional campaign in Thailand for French apples is set to return in December, following multiple activities over the past year
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NewsKenyan avocados held back by logistical challenges
Significant rainfall was good news for this year’s avocado crop in Kenya, but increased transit times to Europe have created headaches for exporters
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NewsNever Too Much campaign returns in France
France’s promotional push to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among 25-49 year olds is back with a fresh poster, TV and online campaign
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NewsKenya restricts avocado exports by sea
As the avocado season comes to a close in Kenya, the Horticulture Directorate has judged that there are insufficient volumes of mature fruit to justify exports by sea, but air shipments can continue
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NewsTurkish cherry exporters enjoy strong campaign
Cherry suppliers in Turkey have seen their fortunes improve in the last couple of seasons, despite a drop in profitability in Asia, which has refocused attention on the European market
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NewsTurn promises into action on biodiversity, says UN chief
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
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NewsLebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
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NewsEosta sees ginger potential for central Europe
Cultivation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can bring organic ginger closer to European market, where the popularity of the superfood continues to rise, says Dutch importer
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NewsRoadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
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NewsCinemas to spotlight vital role of small-scale farmers
World Food Day takes place on 16 October, and IFAD has teamed up with the Global Cinema Advertising Association to highlight the importance of small-scale farmers in feeding the world
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NewsSize matters as Greek kiwifruit exporters select markets
Larger fruit sizes last season encouraged Greek suppliers to focus more on markets outside Europe, with North and South America increasingly a target