All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 11
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NewsEgyptian citrus turns to Europe
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
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NewsFrance’s Interfel highlights innovations with Les Remarquables trophy
The new award in France aims to promote initiatives that create value and boost consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, with the winners to be announced at Sial
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NewsProspects high for Pink Lady this apple campaign
While total apple volumes from Europe are down this season, Pink Lady expects production to grow by 5 per cent, with quality set to maintain the brand’s high standards
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NewsEosta switches to seafreight for Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes
The delicate Ataulfo mango, previously only transported by air from Peru, is now available by sea, according to Dutch organics distributor Eosta
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NewsSoluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
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NewsBelgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
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NewsRijk Zwaan: room for sweet pepper growth in Asia
Vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan hosted a sweet pepper seminar in Hong Kong at the start of September to discuss the “enormous” market potential in the region
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NewsFraich’Force campaign back for fortnight of promotions
Fraich’Force has returned with a campaign on TV, online and at in-person field events from 1 October until 30 November, encouraging people to try, or to rediscover, fresh fruits and vegetables
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NewsTaste research to set new standard for apples, says FruitMasters
Dutch cooperative FruitMasters has launched a new taste guide with the aim of standardising the apple assortment on shelves
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NewsSource.ag opens new US office to support North American growers
The company has launched its new office in the US state of Illinois and introduced a regional team to further boost support for its growers in the North American market
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NewsGreenfood and Dagab bolster fresh-cut collaboration
In Sweden, Greenfood and Dagab have announced the extension of their partnership to help consumers add more healthy, convenient food to their diets
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NewsDemand growing for ethical products, says Equifruit
Despite significant cost pressures and high inflation, banana supplier Equifruit says demand is on the rise for ethically sourced, sustainable products
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NewsMoroccan blues beat records in eastern Europe
Moroccan blueberry exporters have sent a record volume to eastern Europe this year, surpassing the tonnage for the whole of 2023
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NewsInterfel announces renewed agreement on French shallots
In order to maintain the quality and uniqueness of French shallots, France’s Interfel has renewed the agreement on size requirements
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes €120m for farmers hit by extreme weather
Following the recent floods across Europe caused by Storm Boris, the European Commission has promised financial aid to those farmers affected
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NewsDaniel Sauvaitre elected president of Interfel
At the elective General Assembly held on 24 September, Daniel Sauvaitre was appointed president of Interfel alongside vice-president Christian Berthe
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NewsBlue Whale says Candine ready to pack
The first Candine apples of the season are ready for packing, according to Blue Whale’s Mehdi Benaissia, who says the variety is perfect for the Asian market
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NewsEU’s Green Deal an “opportunity” for Morocco
At a conference in Agadir on 20 September, Morocco’s minister of agriculture called the need for exporters to adapt to new sustainability challenges an “opportunity” rather than a constraint
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NewsGreece set for record participation in Madrid
The Greek presence at next month’s Fruit Attraction exhibition will be significantly larger than previous events, with 45 companies, cooperatives and bodies expected
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NewsTurkish citrus volumes expected to be down
Uncertainty has been high in the run-up to the Turkish citrus season, with lemon prices remaining unset just days away from harvesting