All France articles – Page 108
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ArticleCatering to French demand
January will be seen as a stepping stone in the relations between fresh produce wholesalers and the people in charge of France’s canteens and hospital restaurants.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn drop cheers French
The French apple sector has been cheered by the news that the New Zealand Braeburn crop is likely to be some 20 per cent down on last season.
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Brand new role for French ambassador
Charles Davous took up residence as brand ambassador for legendary Parisian wholesale market Rungis at London’s New Covent Garden Market in October. He explains the whys and wherefores of his new position to Laura Gould.
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New year, new leaf for French trade
The New Year retains its mythical magic. As every year, we resolve to change our ways, be nicer to each other and wish for a
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ArticleTentation apples to tempt French
France’s apple category has been buoyed by the first arrivals of Tentation-branded fruit on to supermarket shelves this week.
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ArticleAnglo-French accord at Nine Elms
The entente cordiale between New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) and its Parisian counterpart Rungis was formally ratified last week.
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French stonefruit exports falter
French stonefruit exports to the UK fell in both volume and value terms this year - but sources insist the problem has been felt by all European stonefruit exporters.
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French strikes hit produce
French strike action since last week was starting to make itself felt on the fresh produce trade on Wednesday as unions entered talks.
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ArticleNew look for French kiwifruit
Two major French kiwifruit operators have clubbed together to form Swiki, a new marketing approach set to update the way kiwifruit is displayed and sold on the French market.
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ArticleFrench apples rejected after moth discovery
Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture (COA) has imposed a temporary ban on apple imports from France, after reportedly discovering codling moth larvae in a recent shipment.
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ArticleFrench bedding tour de force
The owner of Number 2365, the last cottage in the village of Mannequebeurre on the D218 road 10 miles south east of Calais, has created an extraordinary bedding display to rival anything seen at RHS Flower Shows.
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ArticleUK berries in blue summer
The UK is approaching the mid-point in its blueberry season, after a very mild April meant harvesting in the earliest production areas in southern England began on June 10 - five weeks ahead of 2006.
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ArticleFrench summer fruit on parade
Promotion in the UK of French summer fruit is becoming increasingly important for the industry as competition from other suppliers hots up, according to Daniel Obadia, president of the French Summer Fruit Committee.
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France hostile on WTO
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that he will veto any accord coming out of current World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations if it threatened the interests of French farmers.
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Pro Natura makes French acquisition
European organics firm Pro Natura has acquired French organics company Bioprim, in a move expected to strengthen the portfolio and customer base of each operator.
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French reporting organic growth
French organic supplies have been in excellent shape since the start of the year, according to Peter Davis, of Lincolnshire-based importer-exporter Davis (Louth) Ltd.
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France steps into line with EU on GMOs
France has announced it is to comply with EU laws on growing genetically modified (GMO) crops, hopefully ending a long-running legal dispute.
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ArticleFrench back on track
The French are enjoying a strong apple season in the UK, with stocks clearing well and prices holding up.
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ArticleSun World expands into Europe
US-based Sun World International has announced the opening of new offices in Europe.
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ArticleScottish garlic company rescues French growers
Scotland’s only garlic grower, The Really Garlicky Company, has repaid French growers for their support last year, by springing to the rescue in a time of French shortages.