All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 4
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NewsKarakuta avocado facility aims for top quality from Kenya
The Kenyan avocado specialist’s new facility aims to address the main issue hindering the country’s success on global markets: achieving a consistently high quality export
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FeaturesTurkey reels from unprecedented chill
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
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NewsIFOAM welcomes recognition of organic farming in CAP
The European Commission’s description of organic farming as “green by definition” in its CAP simplification proposal shows the key role organics must play, says IFOAM Organics Europe
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NewsAvocado Africa 2025 set for Nairobi
The fifth International Africa Avocado Congress takes place in the Kenyan capital on 27-30 May, with a focus on how to boost the competitiveness of African growers
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NewsImprove soil to address climate risk, says Soil Association
The UK is unprepared for increasingly extreme weather, according to a Climate Change Committee report, with the Soil Association calling for a system-wide transition to agroecological farming practices
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FeaturesFood security starts at home
The UK’s dependence on the Mediterranean leaves it vulnerable to the impact of increasingly frequent weather extremes to hit the region, including the devastating floods in southern Spain
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NewsAI offers solutions in food supply chain compliance
New tools using Artificial Intelligence signal a shift in how the food industry handles “certification overload”, according to Dutch AI solutions provider Agriplace
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FeaturesIs ozone the future of sustainable water treatment?
In the face of growing concerns over water scarcity, Camilla Khrulova, CEO of Sweden’s JC Environment, sees ozone as the environmentally responsible solution to water treatment in the fresh produce sector
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NewsSource.ag partners with Axia Vegetable Seeds
Axia Vegetable Seeds is set to integrate Source.ag’s solutions into its Demo Greenhouse to optimise cultivation strategies and boost operational efficiency
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NewsBelOrta and Hoogstraten join forces on Belgian blues
The Belgian cooperatives are set to combine their volumes of domestically produced blueberries, boosting the visibility of local blues in Belgian retail, wholesale and specialist shops
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NewsTurkish crops hit by severe frost
Turkish authorities are calling it one of the worst cold spells in the country’s recent history, with crops including stonefruit, apples, grapes, vegetables and nuts all badly impacted
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NewsDuroc tomatoes strengthen position on European market
Morocco’s tomato export industry has undergone significant developments during a season marked by both opportunities and challenges, according to Fatiha Charrat, deputy general director of Delassus
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NewsFrench apples gain access to Mexican market
Following years of negotiations, French apples have gained entry to Mexico, with Interfel calling on exporters to pursue this new market with ambition
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NewsFreskon 2025 opens its doors
With 275 exhibitors from 22 countries, organisers TIF-Helexpo says this year’s Freskon represents a “prime opportunity” to highlight fresh produce and strengthen commercial collaborations
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FeaturesThe wild potential of AI
Given the plethora of potential uses in the fresh produce sector, AI undoubtedly has the power to reshape the business, but its ability to create certainty for growers comes with a dose of unpredictability
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NewsBelOrta launches Belgian Aromia cherry vine tomato
The Belgian cooperative’s launch of homegrown Aromia cherry tomatoes is part of its strategy to expand its premium segment and respond to growing demand for superior taste and localness
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NewsTurkish stonefruit battles through cold spell
Turkish exporters anticipate a good cherry season despite an untimely bout of frost across various stonefruit regions, which has hit apricot and cherry production in some areas
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NewsIFCO’s SmartCycle “transforms sustainability principles into action”
The reusable packaging solutions provider is celebrating two years of sustainable innovation at Dannstadt Service Centre with the release of a behind-the-scenes video
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NewsEgyptian citrus faces rocky road to top
As Egypt’s export season reaches its close, high prices are encouraging many citrus suppliers to sell to domestic juicing factories instead of exporting, as the challenges mount
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NewsCold prompts Turkey to halt lemon exports
A temporary ban on Turkish lemon exports was set to be introduced this week following the impact of a cold snap, but a postponement until 15 May was announced by authorities