All France articles – Page 74
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ArticlePrice gap drops for organics
The difference between the price of organics and conventional is falling, according to a new study in France
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ArticleBonduelle makes move in Russia
The French canned vegetable specialist has highlighted its interest in the Russian market with its latest acquisition attempt
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ArticleVasconia opts for directness
New French apple association Vasconia aims to foster direct contact between producers and consumers to boost cooperation
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ArticleItaly forecasts larger kiwifruit crop
Major increase in production expected for northern hemisphere's leading producer, with notable rises due elsewhere as well
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ArticlePeach and nectarine growers get extra aid
The fruit and vegetables management committee of the European Commission’s agriculture directorate last week approved an increase in aid to EU peach and nectarine producers.
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ArticleAuchan invests in produce tracking
A new produce tracking solution will offer the French retailer a host of advantages, increasing its control and reducing losses
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ArticleCommercial director leaves Carrefour
The retailer suffered a further blow this week in its troubled French unit, with its commercial director leaving the company
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ArticleMâche Nantaise set for race
Lamb's lettuce from the western French region of Nantes will see its new campaign kick off with the Foulées du Tram run
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ArticleEuro Pool System buys La Palette Rouge
Dutch packaging firm acquires French pallet pooling specialist
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ArticleFrench connection
From Golden Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith and Braeburn to newcomers Tentation, Cripps Pink and Honey Crunch, the French apple job has historically done very well out of the UK market. But will the drive for English apples dampen demand? Elizabeth O’Keefe and Mike Knowles report as the season is in full swing
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ArticleRelief as French terminal captures traffic
After Agrexco setback earlier in September, Séte has turned to GF Group subsidiary Cosiarma
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ArticleIntermarché to increase Express presence
The group is to roll out over 25 new convenience stores in urban centres by the end of next year
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Relief as French terminal captures traffic
The southern French port of Sète has expressed “relief” that major traffic has been captured for its brand-new but near-empty perishables terminal.
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ArticleDole to sell up in Spain and Portugal
The fresh produce giant is set to offload its Spanish and Portuguese operations to France-based Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleNew liner service for Israel-Europe trade
GF Group subsidiary Cosiarma links up with Zim and Cosmed to charter two former Agrexco ships on service out of Israel
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ArticleOrganic farms multiply in Brittany
The French region may be far from hitting the government target, but recent growth in organic farming has been rapid
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ArticleFrench growers 'disappointed' at €25m aid fund
French fresh produce growers have reacted angrily to the announcement of a financial aid package totalling €25 million as part of a strategic plan for the sector announced by agriculture minister, Bruno Le Maire on Wednesday.
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Angry Spanish hit back
Spanish farm minister Rosa Aguilar has reacted angrily to the proposals of her French counterpart Bruno Le Maire last week to placate angry growers in his country with a series of measures including increased control over Spanish fresh produce sendings.
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ArticleAgrexco shipments dry up at Sète
Reefer Terminal looking to source alternative products to fill spare capacity left by Israeli exporter's recent debt issues
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ArticleAuchan survives tough environment
Growth in eastern Europe and China is tempered by difficult conditions in western Europe, according to French retailer Auchan