All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 122
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ArticleEnzafruit gains IFS Logistic
The topfruit grower and marketer has won IFS Logistic certification, hailed by the company as a "great achievement"
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ArticlePrim'land prepares for new carrot crop
April sees the new Sabline carrot season get underway, with French marketer Prim'land expecting to sell 1.5m bunches during the season
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ArticleTop organisations form organic alliance
Eight European organisations have founded the Leading Organic Alliance, with the aim of assisting organic agriculture in Europe
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ArticleLow harvest cuts Kakuzi profit
The Kenyan producer has announced a decline in profit for 2010 thanks to a poor avocado harvest
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ArticleProtests impact trade in Persian Gulf
Produce is being re-routed to unaffected markets as a result of the protests in the Gulf, causing big price fluctuations
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ArticleTalking Heads | Paul Coenen
Fruitnet.com talks to VLAM's German office head Paul Coenen about his career so far and his thoughts on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleVeg growers defend greenhouses
At SIA in Paris, French vegetable producers have been seeking to give greenhouse production a better name
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ArticleLettuce growers struggle in France
French lettuce growers in the south of France are selling at a loss and predict the end of local production unless change is forthcoming
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ArticleScottish government backs organics
The Scottish government has launched the Scottish Organic Action Plan in support of the country's organic sector
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ArticleWOP Dubai partners up in Middle East
WOP Dubai has formed a partnership with the Eurofruit Congress Middle East for this year’s trade fair
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Delhaize grows in south-east Europe
Belgian retailer strikes deal to buy Serbia's Delta Maxi Group, as it seeks to expand its presence in the region
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ArticleTotal Produce sees revenues grow
The importer has reported good results for 2010, thanks to strong performances in Continental Europe and Scandinavia
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ArticleContracts compulsory in France
Contracts between producers and buyers have become mandatory in France, as the state attempts to limit price volatility
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Chiquita brand gains Gulf exposure
UAE-based Agthia has won exclusive rights to distribute Chiquita-branded drinks in the Middle East, as both seek growth
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ArticleCarrefour to spin off Dia
The French retail giant has announced plans to spin off its hard discount chain, Dia
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Fresh Del Monte reports fall in Q4 sales
Despite a reported decrease in sales for the fourth quarter, Fresh Del Monte Produce remains optimistic for the year ahead
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Fairtrade sales soar in 2010
According to the UK's Fairtrade Foundation, last year's big sales rise is proof of the movement's future potential
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ArticleIsrael OKs Gaza export rise
Israeli authorities have reportedly approved the expansion of the Dutch government project to boost exports from Gaza
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ArticleBelco switches to seafreight
The Egyptian exporter has begun sending its green beans to major European markets by sea, reducing prices and increasing competitiveness
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ArticleWarm welcome for Co-op ethical plan
The UK retailer's decision to step up its ethical programme has been enthusiastically greeted by the Fairtrade Foundation