All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 52
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Article“Opportunity” to transform food system
The Food and Land Use Coalition has proposed a plan of action to transform food and land use in order to meet the UN’s SDGs, tackle climate change and improve diets
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ArticleBelgian Conference builds in Brazil
Assisted by VLAM, Belgian auctions BFV and BelOrta are building recognition for the Conference pear in Brazil, including at PMA Fresh Connections
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ArticleChaos of No-Deal Brexit revealed
The UK government’s Yellowhammer report predicts grave consequences following No-Deal, including higher food prices, delays and disorder
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ArticlePlasticFreeLand debuts in London
Visitors to this week’s Packaging Innovations show will get a glimpse of what a plastic-free world might look like, says campaign group A Plastic Planet
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ArticlePort of Antwerp prepared for worst
The Port of Antwerp can be “part of the solution” following the chaos of a No-Deal Brexit, with large volumes of cargo expected to shift to containers
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ArticleMorocco gets Swiss transport support
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Morocco and Switzerland to improve the former’s road and rail infrastructure
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ArticleFair Trade Lebanon promotes local
Fair Trade Lebanon highlighted the quality of local production on World Fair Trade Day during an event uniting consumers and producers
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ArticleWarning to UK government on GM
Prime minister Boris Johnson has stated his support for GM farming in the UK, causing concern among those sceptical of the benefits and anxious of the impact
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ArticleWater tops concerns in Qatar
Qatari farmers have boosted local production in response to the blockade from its Arab neighbours, but limited water resources remain a worry
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ArticleLatAm firms obtain blues licenses
Australian blueberry nursery Mountain Blue Orchards has offered exclusive production and marketing licenses to Extraberries in Argentina and Gamorel in Uruguay
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ArticleIran sanctions impact banana trade
The US’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal and re-imposition of sanctions have forced Iranian importers to use alternative import routes and methods of payment
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ArticleRetailers evolve to retain customers
From the use of Artificial Intelligence and robots to same-day deliveries and mobile technology, innovations are multiplying in the battle for retail dominance
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ArticleBioFach back in Bangkok
The organic exhibition made a successful return to the Thai capital in July, attracting 403 exhibitors and more than 24,000 visitors
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ArticleReybanpac gains IESS recognition
The Ecuadorian banana supplier has been recognised for good business practices by the country’s Institute of Social Security
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ArticlePositive outlook for French apples
July’s sweltering heat wave was a major concern for topfruit growers across Europe, but French apples are expected to enjoy a good season
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ArticleTopfruit volumes forecast to fall
European apple and pear volumes are expected to decline, according to forecasts at Prognosfruit, but the scale of damage from July's heat wave remains unclear
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ArticleFrench produce goes on summer tour
French fresh fruit and vegetables are gaining attention through Interfel’s participation in the NRJ Summer Tour of France’s beaches
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ArticleChiquita acts on biodiversity
The banana giant has provided an update on efforts to reduce its global impact on the environment, including partnering with local farming communities
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ArticleBreton courgette volumes build
French marketer Prince de Bretagne reveals that courgette volumes are set to grow from 15 tonnes a day to 25 tonnes a day in the coming weeks
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ArticleSummit offers sustainable answers
Last month’s Sustainable Foods Summit looked not just at the considerable threats facing the industry, but the multiple solutions on offer, from AI to community sharing platforms