All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 78
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ArticleFlandria leeks show versatility
Flanders’ Marketing Board is eager to promote the different ways that leeks can be prepared, as growers get ready for a top crop
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ArticleClimate change worsens Syria crisis
Manmade global warming is exacerbating the situation in Syria, says study, deepening the drought and leading to mass displacement and regional tension
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ArticleVeg growers need national support
As prices fall and costs rise, French vegetable producers call on consumers to support local growers and on retailers to end the price war
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ArticleCarrefour rewards green suppliers
On the eve of the Paris climate talks, French retailer Carrefour has honoured ten of its suppliers for their efforts to tackle climate change
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ArticleMiss Chef apple targets cooks
The Miss Chef apple, a cooking apple with an excellent taste and texture, is set to hit shelves in France this December
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière goes organic
The French company has elected to invest in organic banana production in Côte d’Ivoire, Africa’s leading banana producer
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ArticleBelOrta backs Flower Sprout
This superfood cross between the Brussels sprout and kale is being pipped for huge success by Belgium’s BelOrta
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ArticleUGPBAN invests in Dunkirk
The union is tying its bananas up in the colours of the French flag in order to further highlight the French origin of the product
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ArticleEffect of Sinai plane crash limited
Last month’s Russian plane crash over Sinai will have little impact on Egypt’s fresh fruit and vegetables sector, according to exporters
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ArticleScrimad lays out lychee plan
Madagascar faces a challenge balancing supply and demand and penetrating new markets for its lychees, huge quantities of which currently go to waste
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ArticleSNFL develops DNA test for Ralli
The breeder has discovered a means of distinguishing between Ralli Seedless and Sugrafourteen grapes in order to safeguard exclusive varieties
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ArticleEgyptian grape exporters eye China
Egyptian grape exporters hope to gain access to China in the second quarter of 2016, with Chinese inspectors set to visit next April
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ArticleEU announces new labelling policy
The EU’s decision to clearly label products from illegal Israeli settlements has angered the Netanyahu government
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ArticleBrittany backs its brassicas
French marketer Prince de Bretagne has predicted a volume of 120m heads for the new winter cauliflower season
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ArticleBanana report slams supermarkets on CSR
A new report into the banana industry accuses European supermarkets of neglecting workers and farmers
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ArticleCampaigners put pressure on retailers
The 38 Degrees campaign group is pressuring UK supermarkets to follow the lead of their French and Belgian counterparts and donate leftover produce to charity
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ArticleMedfel to put salads in spotlight
The eighth edition of Medfel, the top exhibition for the Mediterranean region, will place a focus on the salad segment next April
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ArticleEosta hints at EU protectionism
The Dutch organics specialist has argued that black spot disease found in some South African citrus shipments poses no threat to European fruit
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ArticleDutch welcome sustainable choice
A new report from the Dutch government has revealed the extent to which the country’s consumers are embracing sustainable food options
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ArticleSeatrade to expand reefer fleet
The reefer specialist’s new vessels demonstrate Seatrade’s commitment to the produce industry and to environmental protection