All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 55
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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
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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