All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 108
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ArticlePotato congress focuses on climate change
Adaptation to the effects of climate change was at the centre of discussions at the latest World Potato Congress
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ArticleMcDonald's France adds watermelon
McDonald's in France is set to offer a fresh watermelon product from this week as it looks to diversify its fruit selection
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ArticleSial focuses on innovation
The Paris-held food fair will pay particular attention to the latest product innovations when it returns in October
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ArticleHillfresh strikes deal in Panama
The Dutch importer has succeeded in securing a reliable alternative source to Costa Rica for its pineapple imports
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ArticleNew ad hits French cinemas
A new promotional advertisement is being shown in French cinemas to explain the hard work that is done in the fresh produce sector
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ArticleCarrefour turnaround to take three years
CEO Georges Plassat says he needs three years to turn the French retailer around, with the possibility of exiting certain markets
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ArticleFreshTec offers its services
Former Greenery UK technical manager Richard Binks has launched FreshTec, a one-stop shop for fresh produce companies
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ArticleLebanese watermelon growers raise fears
Watermelon producers in Lebanon have called for the government to halt imports, as price concerns rise
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ArticleCarrefour sells stake in joint venture
The French retail giant has offloaded its share in Carrefour Marinopoulos in southeastern Europe
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ArticleEU offers funds to ACP producers
As part of the deal that lowered duties on dollar bananas, ACP banana-producing nations are set to receive €190m from the EU
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ArticleCasino supports local organics
With the launch of its new label Casino Bio "100% origine France", the French retailer is backing both local and organic
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ArticleHopes high for Greek melons
A bumper melon crop is expected by Greek producers, but the economic crisis in Europe remains a huge challenge
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ArticleCarrefour expands in Gulf
The French retailer is set for expansion in the Middle East, as well as in several Central Asian countries
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ArticleFyffes recertifies to Carbon Trust
The banana giant has identified new areas to increase carbon efficiency as it renews its commitment to tackling climate change
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ArticleDupont plans to rebuild
Interfel's new president has spoken publicly for the first time about the need to rebuild the organisation
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ArticleConcern over new EU greening proposals
Proposed European regulations to make farming "greener" have faced criticism from the UK, which argues they could harm the environment
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ArticleProduce market restored in Ghardaïa
The new and improved wholesale market in northern central Algeria is set to reopen
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ArticleFrance sees drop in purchases in 2011
French consumers bought less fruit and vegetables in 2011, partly as a result of the E.coli crisis and the gloomy summer
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ArticleIsraeli exports to EU down
Exports from Israel to the EU have decreased by some 16 per cent for the first quarter of 2012
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ArticleUK promotes naturalness of organics
The second part of the organic movement's three-year promotional plan, 'Organic naturally different', has been launched in the UK