All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 14
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         News NewsCooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaborationThe European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step 
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         News NewsRain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocadosExcessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe 
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         News NewsKoppert and Blue Radix win GreenTech Innovation and Concept awardsThe winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the start of the Amsterdam exhibition, with Dutch firms Koppert and Blue Radix both successful 
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         News NewsSource.ag launches Source Cultivate for precise yield forecastsThe new solution from Dutch AI specialist Source.ag is set to support growers in their decision making with accurate, real-time yield predictions 
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         News NewsBelOrta kicks off Belgian melon seasonAt the end of May, Belgian cooperative BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the 2024 season, with availability starting earlier than ever 
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         News NewsOrganic Ruby Red tomato hits shelves at right timeWith the organic market picking up again in Europe, Belgium’s BelOrta says the timing of the launch of its organic version of the Ruby Red tomato could hardly be better 
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         News NewsTurkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exportsIzmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports 
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         News NewsWorld Environment Day encourages record number of climate eventsThis year’s World Environment Day puts the focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the aim of accelerating progress on global commitments 
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         News NewsLegal proceedings against Eco-Score brought to a closeOrganic farming organisations have reached an agreement ending legal proceedings with Ademe, Yuka and its partners, according to Ifoam Organics Europe 
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         News NewsFoodcareplus and Intercontplus partnership to enhance Indian importsDespite being a major producer of apples and citrus, India remains reliant on imports to meet growing domestic demand, and Foodcareplus’s latest collaboration aims to remove uncertainty and ensure efficient and reliable logistics 
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         News NewsEgypt’s early season for white grapes causes headachesWeather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters 
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         News NewsMarc Smets elected chairman of Belgian cooperative BelOrtaA new Board of Directors has been elected at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with the Board deciding on Marc Smets to succeed Dirk Bertels as the new chairman 
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         News NewsSanctions limit options for Iranian pineapple importsBefore Donald Trump scuppered the Iran nuclear deal, pineapple exports came to Iran from sources including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, but since then Philippines has been the only reliable supplier 
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         News NewsAntwerp Euroterminal installs shore power for vesselsThe first shore power for seagoing vessels in Belgium, set to be operational at Antwerp Euroterminal in 2026, will play “important role” in greening ports 
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         News NewsBelgian blueberries complete BelOrta’s berry offeringThe first locally produced blueberries of the season are available from Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with volumes set to be available until mid-September 
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         News NewsStrong Pakistani mango volumes head to Dubai despite climate challengesMangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx 
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         News NewsSaudi date exporters see partner potential in AlibabaDate exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China 
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         News NewsVertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in IraqVertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security 
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         News NewsGreek show Freskon boosts international participationLast month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market 
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         News NewsTurkish cherry volumes set to pick upFollowing a relatively slow start for early Turkish cherry producing regions due to hot temperatures, the campaign is set to hit its stride as larger volumes of Ziraat 0900 arrive 
 

