All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 45

  • Blue Whale
    Article

    Blue Whale ready for unexpected

    2020-04-09T10:01:36Z

    In the wake of Covid-19, French apple giant Blue Whale is prepared for tough times ahead, as the possibility of labour issues approaches

  • Thierry Mellenotte Pink Lady
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    Pink Lady banding together

    2020-04-08T10:26:51Z

    Apple association Pink Lady Europe has seen an uptick in demand as European consumers go into lockdown, necessitating additional efforts and togetherness from staff

  • Julka Toksic AgroBrand
    Article

    Logistics proves main headache

    2020-04-06T15:06:55Z

    State measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Serbia are bringing challenges for fresh produce companies expected to continue supplies as usual

  • Port of Antwerp
    Article

    Resilience key to managing crisis

    2020-04-03T17:39:55Z

    A crisis such as Covid-19 can’t be avoided, but resilience can be built to deal with it, according to Luc Arnouts of the Port of Antwerp

  • Andriy Yarmak
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    Covid-19 impact wide and varied

    2020-04-02T16:04:17Z

    From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO

  • Proto
    Article

    Proto acts fast on coronavirus

    2020-04-02T12:13:50Z

    The Greek exporter has been quick to introduce new measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, customers and consumers, but labour fears grow

  • bumblebee
    Article

    Biobest offers pollination aid

    2020-04-01T17:06:18Z

    Biobest’s Multi-Hives can keep bumblebees safe from extreme cold and heat, making them ideal for pollinating covered cherry crops

  • Janny MT
    Article

    Storage key, says Janny MT

    2020-04-01T13:02:38Z

    Long-term preservation can help reduce waste, boost freshness and quality and maximise value for growers during the Covid-19 crisis

  • Marc Evrard, BFV
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    BFV responds to Covid-19 impact

    2020-03-30T16:21:59Z

    The Belgian cooperative is taking steps both at home and abroad in response to the coronavirus crisis, including safeguarding staff and halting supplies to India

  • Pink Lady
    Article

    Pink Lady aims to boost trust

    2020-03-30T10:27:42Z

    Proximity, transparency and sharing are central in Pink Lady Europe's efforts to keep building trust with customers and growers

  • France asparagus
    Article

    Fears grow over Covid-19 impact

    2020-03-25T16:37:56Z

    The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up

  • Prince de Bretagne cauliflower
    Article

    Prince de Bretagne stays committed

    2020-03-24T09:28:21Z

    The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners

  • FR carrefour City Avignon
    Article

    French produce sector stepping up

    2020-03-18T17:06:50Z

    Amid a near-total lockdown, French fresh produce companies are doing all they can to keep shelves stocked during the coronavirus pandemic

  • Eosta Plastic-Free
    Article

    Eosta reveals coronavirus measures

    2020-03-17T10:41:47Z

    The Dutch organics supplier has announced steps to protect its staff, customers and suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic

  • SCB bananas
    Article

    Compagnie Fruitière opens German office

    2020-03-12T10:33:39Z

    Following its recent growth in Germany, the banana distributor has created Compagnie Fruitière Deutschland to best serve its customers’ needs

  • Organics
    Article

    Eco-schemes key to CAP reform

    2020-03-10T11:31:33Z

    As the Common Agricultural Policy undergoes reform, European research institutes see Eco-schemes as vital in shifting farmers to more sustainable models

  • Soraya Bahrami
    Article

    TropiWorld aims for one-stop shop

    2020-03-05T09:37:17Z

    Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors

  • Oroganic
    Article

    Oroganic launches in the Netherlands

    2020-03-03T12:20:05Z

    Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way

  • pistachio
    Article

    Gulf reacts as Iranian cases grow

    2020-03-02T16:58:24Z

    The coronavirus outbreak in Iran has been the most deadly outside of China, prompting many countries in the region to impose travel restrictions

  • BelOrta peppers
    Article

    BelOrta auctions first peppers

    2020-02-27T16:45:07Z

    Belgian cooperative BelOrta has auctioned the first green bell peppers of the season, with yellow and red varieties set to follow