All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 127
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ArticleGM bananas split opinion in Uganda
GM trials continue in Uganda in an attempt to combat destructive banana diseases, but resistance to the technology remains strong
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ArticleAgroecology the way forward
According to the UN's Special Rapporteur on the right to food, conventional farming is no longer the best option
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ArticleFood security the top priority
The EU must prioritise global food security, according to the UK government's chief scientific adviser
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ArticleLe Maire lends helping hand
France's minister of agriculture shows support for farmers by backing a further reduction in social insurance contributions for full-time labour
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ArticleNew guide to aid foodservice in France
The foodservice sector in France is set to benefit from the launch of a new guide providing all relevant information on fresh produce
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ArticleFPC supports HMI toughness
The Fresh Produce Consortium has backed the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate's plan to toughen up on rogue traders
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ArticleMigros most trusted on ecology
In Switzerland, retailer Migros inspires the most confidence on environmental issues, according to a recent Reader's Digest poll
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ArticleOrganic September comes to UK
September will see dozens of organic events take place across the UK, with the aim of promoting the manifold reasons for going organic
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ArticleEnzafruit gains IFS Logistic
The topfruit grower and marketer has won IFS Logistic certification, hailed by the company as a "great achievement"
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ArticlePrim'land prepares for new carrot crop
April sees the new Sabline carrot season get underway, with French marketer Prim'land expecting to sell 1.5m bunches during the season
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ArticleTop organisations form organic alliance
Eight European organisations have founded the Leading Organic Alliance, with the aim of assisting organic agriculture in Europe
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ArticleLow harvest cuts Kakuzi profit
The Kenyan producer has announced a decline in profit for 2010 thanks to a poor avocado harvest
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ArticleProtests impact trade in Persian Gulf
Produce is being re-routed to unaffected markets as a result of the protests in the Gulf, causing big price fluctuations
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ArticleTalking Heads | Paul Coenen
Fruitnet.com talks to VLAM's German office head Paul Coenen about his career so far and his thoughts on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleVeg growers defend greenhouses
At SIA in Paris, French vegetable producers have been seeking to give greenhouse production a better name
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ArticleLettuce growers struggle in France
French lettuce growers in the south of France are selling at a loss and predict the end of local production unless change is forthcoming
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ArticleScottish government backs organics
The Scottish government has launched the Scottish Organic Action Plan in support of the country's organic sector
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ArticleWOP Dubai partners up in Middle East
WOP Dubai has formed a partnership with the Eurofruit Congress Middle East for this year’s trade fair
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Delhaize grows in south-east Europe
Belgian retailer strikes deal to buy Serbia's Delta Maxi Group, as it seeks to expand its presence in the region
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ArticleTotal Produce sees revenues grow
The importer has reported good results for 2010, thanks to strong performances in Continental Europe and Scandinavia