All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 8
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NewsKey challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
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CommentIf the climate threat is so urgent, why not talk about it?
The presidential contenders’ wildly differing views on the climate threat appeared indecisive in the US election, but the reasons behind this may be instructive for fresh produce businesses globally
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NewsTurkey’s Alya Fruits committed to top service
In the face of today’s plethora of challenges, Turkish exporter Alya Fruits continues to be focused on quality, innovation and expanding its global reach, says CEO Ceyhun Gündüz
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NewsNGO calls for migrant workers to be documented in Dominican Republic banana sector
Banana Link says country’s banana sector employs around 70,000 Haitian migrants, who currently face the threat of deportation under a government decree
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NewsGiacovelli embraces innovation and sustainability
Growing European demand for local grapes is good news for Italian supplier Giacovelli, but climate change continues to transform the way the country’s growers must produce
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NewsIPD aims to enhance transparency and trust
Through a focus on transparency, quality and long-term partnerships with producers, Import Promotion Desk is helping bridge the gap between smallholders in developing regions and European markets, says IPD’s Thomas Derstadt
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress heads to Malaga, Spain, in 2025
The tomato category’s leading event, Fruitnet Tomato Congress, is back on 11-12 November 2025 at a new location in Malaga, close to one of Spain’s primary tomato production areas
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NewsEosta launches organic rain-grown avocado
The Dutch organics importer says its avocados from Kenya and Tanzania help to conserve water resources and meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers
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NewsFreshProducePEFCR hosts webinar ahead of consultation on environmental footprints
The Technical Secretariat behind the FreshProducePEFCR is gearing up for the launch of its second public consultation on calculating environmental footprints, which will open on 13 January 2025
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News‘Sad’ bananas motivate shoppers to reduce food waste, research indicates
A study from the UK’s University of Bath has shown how labelling lone bananas as ‘sad singles’ increases consumer empathy, boosting sales by 58 per cent
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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NewsBelgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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NewsPositive feedback for Sinclair’s compostable label
Labelling company Sinclair says its new T55 certified compostable label has generated global interest, and calls on stakeholders to get behind an education and awareness campaign
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NewsRise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
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NewsANPP offers revised apple and pear forecast
French apple volumes are now expected to be 3 per cent lower than was predicted at Prognosfruit in August, according to the French topfruit association, while the pear harvest has been revised up
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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NewsGrowUp Farms names Mike Hedges as new CEO
UK’s GrowUp Farms says new boss Mike Hedges has the experience and ability to lead the vertical farming company into the next phase of its growth
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NewsSaudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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NewsPrevar launches “new generation” of apples with GoodnessMe
GoodnessMe is the first commercial apple variety to offer double gene scab resistance, setting a “new standard” for apple cultivation, according to licensee Wouters Fruit
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NewsLogistics and high costs the big issues for Turkish exporters
Air-flown products like figs have been a hit for Turkish exporters this past season, while issues in the Red Sea and high costs continue to hamper shipments by sea