All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 59
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ArticleSnow impacts southern France
In addition to transport chaos, the heavy snowfall in the south of France has caused concern regarding its effect on early-blooming stonefruit varieties
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ArticleUGPBAN launches fair trade label
Small banana producers in Guadeloupe and Martinique are expected to benefit from the new “Banane française equitable” mark, not least with higher fixed prices
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ArticleRussia set to embrace plastic
Western Europeans are at last coming to terms with their addiction to plastic, while Russian consumers are starting to perceive packaged produce as better quality and safer
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ArticleSysteme U in talks with Amazon
Systeme U is the latest French retailer to be linked with online retail giant Amazon’s reported desire to strengthen its presence in France
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ArticleTunisia calls for Mediterranean label
The country’s agriculture minister has urged French interprofessional organisation Interfel to support the development of a label for the Med region
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ArticleEkoplaza unveils first plastic-free aisle
The Dutch supermarket chain has introduced the world's first plastic-free aisle in Amsterdam, as the war on plastic enters its next phase
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ArticleFrench back zero-residue label
In response to growing concerns over health, a collective of French companies are getting behind a new zero-residue label
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ArticleHoogstraten prioritises variety
The Belgian auction is placing a greater emphasis on raspberries and blueberries, where most growth in the berry category is being seen
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ArticleRegal’in varieties head to Australia
Stonefruit varieties from southern French fruit breeder Agro Selections Fruits are set to be cultivated in Australia thanks to a new partnership
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ArticlePhilips Lighting in Russia LED deal
The Netherlands-based lighting specialist has installed its first LED grow light project for cucumber cultivation in Russia with Agrokultura and Svetogor
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ArticleUAE sees organic shelf space grow
Retail space for organic products is increasing in the UAE, according to a new study, but new product launches tend to focus on “natural” and “free-from” claims
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ArticleInternational presence at WOP Dubai
The annual WOP Dubai exhibition took place at the World Trade Centre in December, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all around the world
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ArticleGulf challenges remain for Kenyan avos
Avocado exporters in Kenya have considerable experience sending to the Gulf, but logistical hurdles continue to hamper progress
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ArticleGulf potential for Ghanaian mangoes
Ghanaian exporter Fruit Brothers sees good opportunities for its mangoes in the Middle East if it targets the market right
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ArticleEosta issues call to arms
Leading organic importer and campaigner urges sector to meet challenge of UN Sustainable Development Goals on eve of Fruit Logistica 2018
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ArticleBan lifted on Kenyan Fuerte exports
Exporters welcome move by Kenyan authorities to lift export ban on Fuerte avocados
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ArticleLeclerc eyes up Paris deliveries
French supermarket operator Leclerc has announced plans to launch a food delivery service in Paris as it contends with the threat of Amazon
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ArticleFrance plans to ban BOGOF deals
French supermarkets are to be forbidden from offering “buy one, get one free” food deals in order to ensure better returns for struggling farmers
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ArticleSpar sets sights on Saudi growth
The Dutch retail group has formed a partnership with Al Sadhan Group to build its presence in Saudi Arabia
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ArticleProto marks its 90th anniversary
The Greek exporter was founded back in 1928 and intends to use its 90 years of experience to take advantage of the growing potential for kiwifruit, cherries and grapes