All France articles – Page 109
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ArticleFrench blamed for Lambs lettuce let down
French Lambs lettuce producers should take responsibility for the UK’s annual summer shortage of the product, according to one importer.
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Price is key to French lettuce performance
The question of whether French lettuce producers can reverse the decline in their exports to the UK and increase their presence in the processing sector comes down to price, according to Nick Smith, foodservice account manager at Planet Produce Ltd.
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French farmers protest against retail mark-ups
French farmers stormed Paris last week, choosing to sell their fruit and vegetables face to face in protest of the retail mark-ups heaped onto their products.
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French in step with European policies
The new fruit and vegetable Common Market Organisation will be central in the European industry’s agenda in the
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ArticleFrench join Redbridge for summer
The Sunshine Fruits from France campaign will for the first time this year join forces with Redbridge Holdings to boost the wholesale trade of French summer fruit.
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ArticleFrench window shut
A later start to the UK carrot season should spell good news for exporters into this market, but according to some importers of French carrots that is not always the case. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Peachy news for French wholesale
The Europech’ congress in Perpignan last month, though less well-attended than usual, gave delegates the same invaluable
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ArticleFrench apple sector in dire straits
The French apple sector is on its knees and insiders believe that only a combination of a good season in 2006-07 and strategically sound orchard renewal can save it.
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Early French leeks looks sleek
Propsects appear to be positive for France’s early leek season.
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ArticleNew salad combinations and apple snacks from France
A total of 106 French exhibitors, 23 per cent more than last year, were on display at Fruit Logistica...
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ArticleMake or break for French
The next few weeks will either make or break the French apple season, an industry leader has said.
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ArticleFrench leaf "the new rocket"
Lamb's lettuce is being hailed in the restaurant trade as "the new rocket".
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ArticleFrench strike causes disruption
Five trade unions in France are holding a one-day strike disrupting transport and other industries.
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ArticleFrench fancy a new challenge
France’s apple volumes are comparatively strong this year but change is afoot as tradition increasingly gives way to commercial preference. New varieties are emerging all the time, but is it better to keep searching for the next big thing or try and fix the favourites we know and love? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleFrench pears drop 14 per cent
French pear producers are expecting a 14 per cent decrease in year-on-year volume this season.
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French fears for world trade share
The French government is worried that France could be losing its market share in world trade after figures showed a record deficit.
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ArticleFrench apple realism
As the French apple industry gears itself up for the start of a new season, its fruit is looking good. Volumes are slightly up on last year and fruit sizes are more in-line with UK preferences. But, as with any product, quality is just one factor in the overall picture, which means exporters have to keep going the extra mile to keep their apples in the running. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleFrench combine field flair with function
How can strong technical know-how be used as the basis for marketing development? French potato group Pom’Alliance thinks it has found the answer and tells Philippe Gautier of its plans for the Amandine variety in the UK.
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ArticleEU investigates French aid to growers
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into potentially illegal French state aid for the fruit and vegetable sector over an 11-year period, which could see growers and other beneficiaries forced to repay subsidies with interest.
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ArticleFrench focus on fun fruits
Liquid fruit is the message behind this year’s Sunshine Fruits from France campaign.