All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 87
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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
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ArticleChilean cherries target China
FRESH FOCUS CHILE: Despite the difficulties of the past couple of seasons, Chile’s cherry exporters remain convinced of the promise of the Chinese market
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ArticleChile chases the perfect grape
FRESH FOCUS CHILE: The South American country is moving ever closer to developing the ideal grape for its export needs, including the ability to travel long distances