All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 7
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NewsAva Berries celebrates success of Alicia and Catalina strawberries
Angus Soft Fruits says it is “thrilled” with the response to new strawberry varieties Alicia and Catalina, bred by the Ava Berries Breeding Programme, with plans underway to scale up production to meet growing demand
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NewsMoroccan almond imports continue to rise
Although Morocco is developing its domestic almond production, the nut’s growing popularity among Moroccan consumers means year-round imports, mainly from the US, are vital
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NewsFrance’s Interfel honours its first president, the late André Potel
André Potel, who was the first president of both Interfel and Aprifel, in addition to serving as director of CTIFL, has “left his mark”, according to Interfel
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NewsArgentinean producers of organic apples and pears consider alternatives to Europe
Rising costs are forcing organic topfruit growers in Argentina to look at alternatives to the European market, either in the better-paying US or closer to home
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NewsCost and climate reduce crop variety across Turkey
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
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NewsIran identifies challenges to boosting organic produce sector
Iran Organic Association hosted a seminar to highlight key areas of development to support Iran’s organic sector, including education, infrastructure and international collaboration
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NewsAlbert Bartlett potatoes benefit from Minecraft movie tie-in
The UK potato supplier hopes its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and A Minecraft Movie will attract new customers into the chilled potato category
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NewsWadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
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NewsTatayoyo: Rijk Zwaan, Unica and Lidl collaborate on pepper push
The versatile Tatayoyo pepper is benefiting from a collaborative approach between seed company Rijk Zwaan, Spanish producer organisation Unica and discount giant Lidl
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NewsKenya’s Karakuta unveils state-of-the-art avocado facility in Nairobi
Kenyan avocado exporters were hindered last season by a lack of capacity caused by a reliance on third-party packhouses, according to Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, who described the investment as “game-changing”
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NewsBlue Whale revamps apple aisle with innovative marketing
The French apple exporter is focused on gaining in-depth knowledge of consumers to deploy a category-based approach that it says is proving highly successful in French supermarkets
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NewsIPD highlights melon varieties at Fruit Logistica
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
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NewsRussian imports rise, as exports to EU plummet
Exports of Russian fruit and vegetables to the EU fell by nearly threefold in 2024 compared to 2023, while vegetable imports into Russia increased by 10 per cent
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NewsFlanders unveils bigger, brighter presence at Fruit Logistica
With a joint stand that is “larger, taller and more yellow”, VLAM says a special effort is being made to help Flemish companies stand out in Berlin this year
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NewsSuez return uncertain following Gaza ceasefire
Despite hope the Israel-Hamas truce will last, a resumption of trade through the Suez Canal is expected to take time
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NewsEgyptian citrus makes waves
Juhayna’s Amr Eltarabolsy is optimistic for the future of Egyptian citrus, as the company expands in both the fresh and juice markets across the world
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NewsReport investigates ways to reduce environmental impact of London deliveries
A report on lowering the environmental impact of produce deliveries was launched at London’s New Covent Garden Market, which showed off its latest fleet of temperature-controlled EVs
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NewsNador Cott Protection takes aim at second UK supermarket
Following last year’s legal action against Sainsbury’s, Nador Cott Protection has reportedly taken action against another major retailer in the UK over the sale of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins
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NewsEgypt’s Pico widens range as global presence grows
As Pico Modern Agriculture expands with new products, new varieties and new markets, its continued focus on premium quality, timely deliveries and innovation ensures the Egyptian company’s standing as a trusted supplier
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NewsInnovation vital for grapes during uncertain times
Present challenges demand innovation, according to Rafi Karniel, CEO and chairman of Grapa Varieties, whose grapes aim for both excellent taste and high resilience to extreme weather