All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 2
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NewsBury shows way for healthier school meals
National food standards in the UK are facing an overhaul, and the Soil Association sees Bury as the best example of how councils can deliver healthier, fresher and more sustainable meals
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NewsScotland drives surge in UK organic farmland
The amount of land dedicated to organic farming in the UK has reached its highest figure in more than a decade, but England and Wales are lagging behind Scotland
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NewsTurkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
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NewsCost of CBAM a concern for European farmers
Copa and Cogeca have called for the suspension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to protect farmers during the current fertiliser crisis
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NewsUK berry growers hit by Gulf disruption
British Berry Growers says it’s important the pressures facing producers are recognised across the supply chain, as the cost of production soars
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NewsRise in weight loss drug use raises concerns
Growing use of GLP-1 weight loss medication in the UK is spurring questions about the risk of increasing health inequities and longer term dangers
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NewsWar ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
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NewsVeg Power targets breakfast occasions
Through a new social media and digital campaign, non-profit Veg Power aims to boost fruit and vegetable consumption at breakfast
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NewsTesco expands Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
The UK retailer is doubling the reach of its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme to over 1,000 schools, as research shows children missing consumption targets
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NewsFlorette aims to inspire with salad brand refresh
The brand is targeting a shake-up of the convenience salad category with its modernised Florette logo and new flavours aimed at younger, trend-led consumers
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AnalysisUK citrus market feels impact of Gulf crisis
The UK market has seen a rise in citrus sales over the past year, but all eyes are now on how logistical disruptions in the Middle East are affecting trade flows
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NewsOutside factors impact Port of Antwerp-Bruges results
Weather conditions, strikes and geopolitics hit container traffic during the first quarter of 2026, but investments to strengthen capacity remain a priority
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FeaturesOrsero to manage Madagascan lychee exports
Orsero Group has been named as one of two exclusive operators of Madagascan lychee exports for the key European market
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NewsCo-op first to switch to homegrown strawberries
For the fourth season running, Co-op says it is the first UK retailer to move to exclusively domestically produced strawberries
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NewsUK Packaging Pact goes beyond plastic
As the issue of waste continues to overwhelm local systems, the UK Packaging Pact aims to transform the whole UK packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action
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NewsFreskon returns for tenth edition of show
This week, Freskon welcomes 230 exhibitors to the Greek city of Thessaloniki for the tenth edition of the fruit and vegetables exhibition
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NewsTurkish citrus suppliers thankful for timing
As logistical situation goes from bad to worse and costs keep rising, country’s exporters express relief as season approaches end
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NewsFood security fears build in Lebanon
The conflict in Lebanon is rapidly creating a food security crisis, according to the UN, as Israeli attacks prevent farmers accessing land
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Analysis“Illusion of stability” exposed by Gulf crisis
The supply chain must learn to operate amid uncertainty, says Stefano Iorini of Global Star Group, focusing on “resilience, flexibility and alignment”
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AnalysisBananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures