All France articles – Page 19
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Retailers evolve to retain customers
From the use of Artificial Intelligence and robots to same-day deliveries and mobile technology, innovations are multiplying in the battle for retail dominance
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Positive outlook for French apples
July’s sweltering heat wave was a major concern for topfruit growers across Europe, but French apples are expected to enjoy a good season
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Topfruit volumes forecast to fall
European apple and pear volumes are expected to decline, according to forecasts at Prognosfruit, but the scale of damage from July's heat wave remains unclear
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French produce goes on summer tour
French fresh fruit and vegetables are gaining attention through Interfel’s participation in the NRJ Summer Tour of France’s beaches
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Breton courgette volumes build
French marketer Prince de Bretagne reveals that courgette volumes are set to grow from 15 tonnes a day to 25 tonnes a day in the coming weeks
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Shipping firms ditch British flag amid Brexit uncertainty
Departures from shipping registry could cut taxation revenues and make it more difficult to secure extra space on ships to help cope with no-deal
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Pink Lady battles on
Apple brand maintains "good performance" against a backdrop of declining apple consumption in key EU markets
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Heat wave could hit sizes in France
In France, growers fear the current heat wave could affect fruit sizes, with stonefruit and apple growers on high alert
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Blue Whale celebrates 50th
The French apple exporter marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration of its suppliers, growers, customers and staff and the unveiling of a new logo
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Spanish producers mull new sea routes to Europe
Maritime service to southern France would be more environmentally sustainable than sending produce by road
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French apricot losses “significant”
Apricots in the Rhône-Alpes region face heavy losses after being battered by a major hailstorm at the weekend, with peaches also impacted
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ASF to roll out nectarine programme in Spain
Four Spanish companies have signed an agreement to produce the varieties conventionally and organically
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French stonefruit growers count cost
France's stonefuit volumes looked to have recovered following a frost-bitten 2018 campaign, until Saturday’s storm ripped through the south-east
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US$100m funding boosts Infarm model
German start-up prepares to expand in the US and Europe as interest in vertical and urban farming continues to grow
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Compagnie Fruitière extends Italian network
France’s Compagnie Fruitière is opening two new ripening centres in Rome and Padua, bringing its Italian network to three
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Prince de Bretagne launches traceability portal
The French marketer’s new portal aims to boost consumer confidence in the agricultural practices used its growers and bring the producer and consumer closer together
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Rijk Zwaan and Limagrain in licensing deal
Companies will have the right to use plant material under several patents for breeding and commercial purposes in vegetables
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Bert Barmans set to leave Zespri
New Zealand kiwifruit company's general manager for Europe is stepping down as general manager after 19 years with the group
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Greenhouses in organic spotlight
The question of whether products grown in heated greenhouses are worthy of the organic label is still under discussion in France, with a vote due in June
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Larger peach and nectarine crop for Europe
Exporters in Spain, Italy, France and Greece waiting to see if consumer demand will warm up in the coming weeks