All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 85
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ArticleControversial TTIP creates division
The mooted deal to facilitate trade between the EU and the US has faced major public opposition, but what are the real opportunities and risks for the food industry?
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ArticleRacy contest promotes artichokes
Prince de Bretagne is building on last year’s saucy artichoke theme with the launch of a tongue-in-cheek photo competition
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens retail stores
The fresh produce giant has launched its retail format in Saudi Arabia, where an obesity crisis is changing eating habits
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ArticleZespri creates magical world
In order to promote the arrival of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in Europe, Zespri is launching a new “augmented reality” app
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ArticleSoil the focus at foods summit
At last week’s Sustainable Foods Summit, Tobias Bandel of Soil & More discussed the importance of flexibility and evolution in effectively protecting our soils
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ArticleTomabel mushrooms rely on quality
In the face of stern competition from Polish mushroom exporters, Belgium’s REO Veiling turns to its Tomabel label
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ArticleLabour certification must go further
A new report into the conditions on certified and non-certified farms shows more must be done to protect the rights of workers
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ArticleJazz jostles for young consumers
The apple brand is launching its exclusive Jazz Apple Juniors Club in the UK, as it seeks out a younger audience
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ArticlePico showcases black Sable
Egypt’s Pico will be highlighting new grape varieties that have enabled it to extend the supply season to the UK at the upcoming London Produce Show
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ArticleNZ kiwiberry exports on the up
The category remains niche, but exports of kiwiberries from New Zealand are rising, with sendings to China increasing
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Article‘Like Organic’ to save soils
With 30 football fields of soil being lost every minute to overfarming, consumers are being encouraged to 'Like Organic'
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ArticleReturn to Russia won’t be easy
Russian authorities have warned EU food producers that returning to the market will not be simple even once the ban has been formally lifted
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ArticleGlobalGAP sees rise in certifications
The body has reported an increase in the number of farmers achieving certification, with surges from Kenya and India
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ArticleSpecial Fruit grows own organic blues
Belgium’s Special Fruit has added organic blueberries to its broadening range, with production taking place in Portugal
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ArticleProduce sales slide in Belgium
Volume sales of fruit and vegetables in Belgium fell by nearly 6 per cent in 2014, according to research from GfK Benelux
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ArticleStandardised quality the answer
FRESH FOCUS CHILE: Chilean kiwifruit exporters are paying greater attention to the ripeness and firmness of the fruit, as competition intensifies both in Europe and East Asia
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ArticleChilean blues spread far and wide
FRESH FOCUS CHILE: Previously dependent to a large extent on the North American market, Chilean blueberries are now building a solid reputation in distant markets like East Asia
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ArticleTime for rethink on consumption
EVS2015: The importance of the brain’s automatic reactions to different types of food has been underestimated, delegates at European Vegetable Strategies heard last week
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ArticleBelOrta supplies Belgian government
The Belgian cooperative has announced it has started providing the office of the deputy prime minister with fruit and vegetables
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ArticleCollective strategy needed to boost veg
EVS2015: Wilco van den Berg of Fresh Produce Centre recommended a collective strategy in order to boost consumption of vegetables