All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 64
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ArticleBelgian pears gain Vietnam access
The Vietnamese market has opened up for Belgian pear exporters, which see potential for the versatile Conference variety
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ArticleDesert farming taking off
The Middle East is well known for its arid conditions, but growers are making use of the latest technologies to grow a variety of produce in desert regions in the UAE, Jordan and Qatar
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ArticleFacing up to climate change
Despite the continuing denial coming from the White House and much of the press, the agriculture sector is already responding to the initial effects of climate change and evolving to meet future challenges
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ArticleSTK appoints Bertrand Desbrosses
The US food protection company has appointed a new vice president of business development and portfolio management
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ArticleSpinneys joins Dubai congress
Spinneys’ Paul James Morgan will speak at the Fruitnet Forum Middle East about the latest retail trends, including direct sourcing, online sales, and local, organic and fresh-cut products
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ArticleMoscow boosts veg independence
Russia’s embargo on EU, US and other food imports was seen by the authorities as a chance to reduce its dependence, but few expected such rapid progress
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ArticleAbu Dhabi launches farmers' e-portal
The Emirate announced the launch of its new e-portal to assist local farmers at this month’s GITEX Technology Week
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ArticleMUSA project launches in Tenerife
The first meeting of the EU-sponsored project to find alternative IPM strategies for ACP banana producers was recently held in Tenerife
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ArticleFrance proposes food pricing change
In an attempt to help farmers facing a squeeze on prices, the French government is proposing that food prices be set according to producers’ costs
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ArticleStudy highlights glyphosate prevalence
New research has shone a light on the presence of residues of the herbicide glyphosate in EU soils, following a study spanning 11 member states
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ArticleDubai chefs have ‘Cressperience’
Koppert Cress’s culinary course hits Dubai this week, as the company seeks to educate local chefs on cress, microgreens and food pairing
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ArticleKanzi growers at heart of campaign
The new Kanzi campaign will stress the importance of the ‘tender loving care’ taken by the apple’s growers in guaranteeing the highest quality
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ArticleComplexity slows Brexit talks
Those following the Brexit negotiations will have heard a lot of soundbites from the UK government but very little substance. Freshfel’s Philippe Binard provides some much-needed detail
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ArticleJordan prepares for greener future
With the opening of the Sahara Forest Project launch station in Aqaba, Jordan is heading for a revolution in the use of its arid land
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ArticleAsia offers diverse opportunities
The varied market of Asia offers great potential for French topfruit this season, provided that exporters treat each country as an individual and distinct market
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ArticleAEL orders Star Cool containers
Africa Express Line aims for increased energy efficiency, effective cargo control and cold chain transparency with its new container investment
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ArticleBelOrta apples get animated
The Belgian cooperative hopes to create a stir in the playground with its new Cars-themed apple packs and sticker collection
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ArticleBiobest strengthens North America team
The sustainable crop management company has appointed Jean-François Bonal as general manager for Biobest Canada and Biobest USA
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ArticleColombia explores Gulf potential
A delegation from Colombia recently visited the UAE in order to investigate the opportunities on the market for Colombian products
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ArticleFrench Antillean bananas take a hit
The French West Indian islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique have seen their banana plantations decimated by Hurricane Maria