All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 73
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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
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ArticleFATA Farms looks forward
Despite the instability affecting companies in Egypt, FATA Farms continues to focus on new varieties of grapes and stonefruit, while expanding its facilities
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ArticleGazans face export challenges
Although Israel authorised the first shipment of strawberries from Gaza to Europe this month, production is significantly down as a result of the blockade and rising costs
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ArticleAreflh debates sector challenges
APO members of European assembly Areflh met last week to discuss the need to strengthen producer organisations and promote consumption to arrest declining sales