All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 21
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NewsInterfel stresses commitment to finding new markets
With the large Russian and Algerian markets closed to French exporters, France’s priority remains opening up new avenues for French produce
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NewsYouphoria focused on collaboration
New Greek fruit brand Youphoria is prioritising quality over quantity as it aims for a collaborative approach with the right growers and the right customers
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NewsGlobal Star Group awarded AEO certification
The Saudi Arabian company has gained GCC Authorised Economic Operator status, which it says marks the group’s dedication to the highest international standards
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NewsTurkish citrus back in demand
With reduced volumes coming from South Africa and Spain, interest in Turkish oranges has suddenly soared this season, while Turkish lemons have also enjoyed strong demand
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NewsSerbia forum connects suppliers with European buyers
A selection of buyers from across Europe has descended on Belgrade for Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, with the aim of exploring new sourcing opportunities in the region
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NewsRijk Zwaan puts hydroponic leafies in spotlight
The Dutch vegetable seed breeder hosted a seminar prior to last month’s Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, in order to explore the challenges and opportunities for the hydroponic leafy segment across Asia
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NewsEgyptian citrus boosts EU market share
Production issues in Morocco have sent European citrus buyers Egypt’s way, according to Ahmed Ghazy, export manager at Capital Agro for Import and Export, with EU imports of Egyptian oranges soaring in 2022/23
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NewsVirtual marketplace for Île-de-France looks to tomorrow
The launch of Agoralimdirect.fr will be a game-changer for professionals looking for fresh, locally grown produce, says Rungis president
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NewsEFC launches Sprizzle apple concept
The varietal manager behind brands including Migo and Kanzi has launched Sprizzle, described as “the optimistic apple”
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NewsCrisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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NewsTruval pears gaining in notoriety
Belgian Fruit Valley’s Conference pears, sold under the increasingly recognised Truval brand, are growing in popularity in the Chinese market
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NewsClimate issue shows importance of open markets
As French apple exporters buck the European trend for reduced volumes this season, Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres says unpredictable weather shows the need for open markets and increased trade
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NewsKanzi season off to energetic start in Europe
Stocks of Kanzi apples from the Southern Hemisphere were quickly exhausted thanks to dynamic demand over the summer, providing the ideal starting point for the new European season
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NewsArra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
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NewsTurkish citrus back in the spotlight
Row over number of rejections on EU imports of Turkish lemons and grapefruits rumbles on
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NewsGrand vision for green agriculture
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan for sustainable agriculture comes from a desire to diversify away from oil and the urgent need to adapt to the new realities of climate change, says Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor of Neom Food
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NewsDutch government reserves €50m for organic development
After the collapse of the Dutch coalition government this summer, the outgoing cabinet is set to announce €50m available for development of the organic market
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NewsEgypt takes tough approach on IPR infringement
The Egyptian authorities believe the issue of illegally grown grape varieties is best solved at source, investing in the latest DNA machines to take random samples
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NewsFloods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
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NewsNadorcott Protection warns supermarkets over Tango sales
NCP has cautioned UK supermarkets about the “potential risks” associated with sales of Tango mandarins, which it claims are “unauthorised”