All France articles – Page 5
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NewsRisky business in the Gulf hits produce trade
The Gulf faces the possibility of fruit shortages, as vessels remain stranded at sea and new routes are sought, with few willing to take the risk
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NewsFarms Digital expands across the Americas
Company announces participation in Acorbat and Abanorte as regional presence grows
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NewsFrench apples stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Exporters face potential losses as more than 250 containers apparently remain stuck, with shippers competing to redirect cargo worth millions
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FeaturesExotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Top-down health messaging is less of a priority for European marketers of exotics, with the focus being on innovation and helping consumers discover the tastes and uses of lesser known fruits
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NewsMAF Roda cracks date challenge
Sticky and delicate, Medjool dates have long been a headache for automation specialists, but France’s MAF Roda says its new sorter ticks all the boxes
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NewsIntermarché expands long-term contracts with French suppliers
French retail chain plans to strengthen ties with domestic fruit and vegetable producers through expanded long-term contracts
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NewsTropicals importer targets growth through acquisitions
Omer-Decugis & Cie confirms expansion plan and highlights growth potential from vertical integration and premium product development
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CommentComment: Defra funding has supercharged food redistribution
The £9.2mn in Defra funding has helped us redistribute over a third more surplus produce and allowed growers to cover costs – now it’s time to go up another level, writes FareShare’s head of fresh produce Emma Brown
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FeaturesPrepWorld riding a wave amid fresh-cut sales boom
CEO Ben Olins reflects on the unique challenges of running a prepared fruit business at a time of growth and dynamism for the supplier
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NewsOrsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America
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NewsOmer-Decugis & Cie beats annual growth target
The French importer-exporter expects its impressive growth of the last five years to continue, driven by the expansion of its operations in Dunkirk and the development of its fresh-cut segment
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AnalysisECA demands rethink on funding remote territories
The European Court of Auditors calls for focus on long-term sustainability in EU’s outermost territories to preserve soil and adapt to climate change
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FeaturesOmer-Decugis cements position in West African mangoes
With the acquisition of Ivorian mango exporter Vergers du Bandama, France’s Omer-Decugis & Cie has further bolstered its position as the leading exporter of West African mangoes
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NewsKiwi Passion says kiwifruit demand strong across Europe
Consortium reports encouraging results halfway through the season, as it focuses on premium variety strategy and year-round supply model
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NewsFrench competition authority waves through agri-food mergers
The Autorité de la Concurrence has approved two major mergers, between Greenyard Frozen France and Eureden, and between the Terres du Sud and Vivadour agricultural cooperatives
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NewsMontosa guarantees compliance with the new mancozeb rules
EU regulations due to come into force next month sets MRLs for mancozeb and other chemical inputs
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category
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VideoHealthy, sustainable… and losing consumers? Apples and pears fight for attention
World Apple & Pear Association secretary general Philippe Binard considers the challenge ahead for the topfruit business
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NewsStellar apple picks up silver innovation award
Bred specficially for hot and warming climates, Stellar apple trees won a silver award at the Sival Varietal Innovation Competition for 2026
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NewsMercosur deal puts Brazil’s grape sector on ‘level playing field’ in EU
Country’s table grape suppliers stand to benefit from the trade agreement immediatly, but exporters of other fruits must wait ten years