All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 62
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne backs Cardinal
The French marketer has high hopes for the latest addition to its artichoke range, which bears the Saveur de l’Année 2018 label for taste
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ArticleIrrigation project assists Tunisians
The World Bank has launched a new project to address irrigation deficiencies in Tunisia, with investment sought from the private sector
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ArticleSenegal seeks mango investment
The African country has signed a memorandum of understanding with the IFC to increase investment in the mango sector, with an eye to boosting exports
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ArticleCarrefour aims to tackle packaging
The French retail giant has made a major commitment to move away from disposable packaging as part of its “food transition for all” campaign
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ArticleBelOrta names new chairman
Dirk Bertels has been elected as the new chairman of the Belgian fresh produce cooperative, to succeed the outgoing Leo Baestaens
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ArticleProduce in firing line as US sparks trade war
The EU, Canada and Mexico consider retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
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ArticleWorld Cup lures marketers
Fresh produce marketers are keen to link their products to the excitement and drama of the upcoming World Cup, not least in Belgium and France
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ArticleOrganic boom needs more land
The increasing demand for organic food is currently outstripping the conversion of land to organics, putting the continued growth of the sector in doubt
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ArticleBonduelle launches innovation centre
The French group has opened a new innovation centre for its canned and frozen division to help the company respond to changing consumer trends
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ArticleOrganic aim sparks French debate
Doubts remain over plan to serve more environmentally friendly and organic products in public canteens
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ArticleBelOrta names its new director
The Belgian cooperative has announced that Philippe Appeltans, secretary general of VBT, will become the new CEO
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ArticleGreenhouse veg rise in Russia
Russia’s self-sufficiency has increased steadily since the country banned food imports from the EU, US and others, with greenhouse vegetable production rising sharply
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ArticleRetail prices soar in Saudi Arabia
Retail prices of fruit and vegetables in Saudi Arabia have risen dramatically in the build-up to Ramadan, with consumers being advised to buy directly from importers
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ArticleFlemish mission targets Vietnam
Attracted by the country’s growing middle class and appetite for quality, Flemish companies are in Vietnam exploring opportunities to boost exports
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ArticleCarrefour strengthens organic partnerships
The French retailer is forging closer ties with its organic suppliers in southwestern France to expand its organic range
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ArticleCôte d’Ivoire takes over
Importers in Europe welcomed last month’s arrival of mangoes from West Africa, beginning with Côte d’Ivoire, to alleviate price pressures
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ArticleEcovia predicts blockchain effect
Ecovia Intelligence believes that blockchain technology can have an Uber-like effect on the dynamics of the food industry
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ArticleChange at the top for Halls
South Africa-based avocado specialist Halls has revealed that Tracey Davies is set to replace Craig McBain as CEO next month
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ArticleYoung Chinese farmers visit EU
As part of a project to allow EU and Chinese producers to share best practices for sustainable agriculture, a delegation of young farmers from China is visiting Belgium, the UK and Estonia
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ArticleSeatrade signs deal with Hapag-Lloyd
Seatrade and its affiliate StreamLines have struck an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to offer weekly services from North America’s East Coast to Europe