All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 71
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ArticleBelgian pears close in on Brazil
Belgian Conference pears are close to gaining entry to the Brazilian market, following Brazilian minister of agriculture’s visit to Belgium last week
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ArticleVeg shortage hits Poland
Freezing conditions in southern Europe hit availability and price of winter vegetables in Poland, but Polish apples rebound
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ArticleGhabbour targets UK for mangoes
The Egyptian exporter sees good potential in the UK for its seafreighted mangoes, including varieties such as Yasmina and Fagr Klan, which are less well known on the market
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ArticlePrimland celebrates 40 years
The French company this year marks 40 years of kiwifruit cultivation, but the same values of solidarity and organisation remain
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne promotes brassicas
The Breton marketer is shining a light on the broad range of brassicas available, from the common cauliflower to the less-known flower sprout
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ArticleQuality potato strategy for Gulf
The French potato sector sees significant potential in the Middle East market for its reliable high quality and ability to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers
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ArticleMorocco faces clementine crisis
The Moroccan minister of agriculture met with professionals from the sector last week to establish a plan to address the abnormally low price of clementines
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ArticleEosta launches Health Wonders
The Dutch organics specialist’s new nutrient-rich root range is focused on health, with pillbox-style packaging illustrating the point
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ArticleAbu Dhabi promotes sustainability
The emirate’s food control authority is backing various initiatives to boost efficiencies in water and energy use in agriculture
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ArticleBratigny obtains Fel’Excellence
The French wholesaler has earned the Fel’Excellence certificate for its progress and best practices in servicing its customers
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ArticleNicolai Fruit names new CEO
Johan De Gendt has taken over as CEO of Belgian exporter Nicolai Fruit, with former chief executive Peter Nicolai remaining as chairman of the board
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ArticleBFV comes to aid of Haspengouw
Talks between Belgian cooperative BFV and Veiling Haspengouw could secure the future of the troubled topfruit auction
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ArticleMiss Chef recognised for flavour
The cooking apple from Pink Lady Europe has been awarded Saveur de l’Année Restauration 2017 for its taste
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ArticleSpecial Fruit shows faith in Calinda
The Belgian importer has made significant investments in the Calinda strawberry, the early premium variety hitting shelves in Europe
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ArticleGermany sees organic veg boom
2016 saw a major increase in sales of organic vegetables in Germany, with discounters taking a larger share of the market
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ArticleGood volumes for Brittany leeks
Prince de Bretagne predicts large volumes of leeks this season, with the addition of a new category guaranteeing ultra-high quality
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ArticleEU crucial for Scottish organics
Organic farmers in Scotland overwhelmingly favour continued access to the European single market, according to a survey by SOPA
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ArticlePPO takes over Georges Helfer
Swiss distributor PPO looks to complement its own services, while ensuring the continuation of importer Georges Helfer
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ArticleMiss Chef innovates
Cooking apple brand Miss Chef aims to build on an encouraging first season with a dynamic new marketing campaign
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ArticleSwitching to organics in Greece
Greek firm Radiki Fruits is working to persuade Greek citrus growers to switch to organic production, as a means of boosting grower revenues and sustainability