All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 53
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ArticleBelgian fruit braves the heat wave
Belgian growers were thankful for the excellent spring and early summer conditions, as temperature records started to tumble across the country this week
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ArticleWrap reveals scale of UK waste
The waste reduction body has published a report detailing how more than £1bn of food destined for UK retailers never leaves the farm
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ArticleZeus highlighted as success story
The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises has name Greek exporter Zeus Kiwi as a key example of Greek entrepreneurship
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ArticleSustainability central at Kakuzi
Sustainability is at the core of the Kenyan avocado exporter’s operations, from its sustainable use of water to its bee-friendly approach to pest management
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ArticleAgroFresh renews sustainability commitment
The post-harvest company commissioned a study to measure the environmental impact of its SmartFresh solution, while committing to further actions
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ArticleAlanar cherries get taste recognition
Turkish exporter Alanar has been certified by the International Taste Institute for the superior flavour of its cherries
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ArticleHeat wave could hit sizes in France
In France, growers fear the current heat wave could affect fruit sizes, with stonefruit and apple growers on high alert
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ArticleBlue Whale celebrates 50th
The French apple exporter marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration of its suppliers, growers, customers and staff and the unveiling of a new logo
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ArticleSoil central to climate fight
Feeding a growing global population while cutting carbon emissions seems unrealistic until you see the results of Johannes Eisenbach’s ageing compost
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ArticleZeus Kiwi keeping eyes open
Even without the uncertainty surrounding the UK market, Zeus Kiwi’s rapidly growing volumes make it essential for the company to find new export markets
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ArticleFreskon brings chain together
The Thessaloniki exhibition provided a meeting point for the entire supply chain in the region, as well as featuring a platform for technological start-ups
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ArticleFrench apricot losses “significant”
Apricots in the Rhône-Alpes region face heavy losses after being battered by a major hailstorm at the weekend, with peaches also impacted
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ArticleFrench stonefruit growers count cost
France's stonefuit volumes looked to have recovered following a frost-bitten 2018 campaign, until Saturday’s storm ripped through the south-east
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ArticleNew ground for Turkish cherries
New opportunities are materialising for Turkish cherry exporters like Alanar, with demand from eastern Europe and the Middle East on the rise
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ArticleAgroFresh collaborates with Zest Labs
The two post-harvest companies are working together to improve freshness and reduce waste throughout the supply chain
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière extends Italian network
France’s Compagnie Fruitière is opening two new ripening centres in Rome and Padua, bringing its Italian network to three
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne launches traceability portal
The French marketer’s new portal aims to boost consumer confidence in the agricultural practices used its growers and bring the producer and consumer closer together
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ArticleBelOrta switching to cardboard
The Belgian cooperative’s berries are the first to get the sustainable packaging treatment, with other products set to follow
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ArticleGreenhouses in organic spotlight
The question of whether products grown in heated greenhouses are worthy of the organic label is still under discussion in France, with a vote due in June
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ArticleInvestments aim for Gulf food security
Agri-tech firm Red Sea Farms has secured investment for its saltwater greenhouses in Saudi Arabia to boost food security and save fresh water and energy