All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 139
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ArticleOrganics boom in France
According to Agence Bio, organic production and consumption in France grew considerably in 2009
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ArticleM&S first to sell Fairtrade veg in UK
Marks & Spencer's launch of Fairtrade green beans from Kenya makes it the first UK retailer to stock Fairtrade vegetables
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ArticleCarrefour makes special offer
Since last week, Carrefour has been selling a selection of five fruit and veg varieties at 0 per cent margin
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ArticleSafmarine adds Sharjah to service
The shipping line's service between the Gulf and East Africa is to be enhanced with a new stop at Sharjah
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Farmers turn Paris landmark green
French farmers yesterday turned the Champs Elysées into a field in order to promote their trade to French consumers
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade bean sprouts hit UK
The Cooperative will begin the sale of the first Fairtrade bean sprouts this week, grown by a group in Inner Mongolia
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ArticleSenate examines modernisation law
In France, the agriculture modernisation law, which aims to help farmers in crisis, is currently being looked over by senators
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ArticleAuchan announces major reshuffle
Following the retirement of Christophe Dubrulle, the French retail group has decided to reorganise the company’s structure
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ArticleFrench retailers play ball
Despite a sense that the sector has been made a scapegoat, French retailers have agreed to reduce margins during crises
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ArticleCarrefour acquires Turkish retailer
The French retail group has taken over Turkish chain Ipek, as it pursues its strategy of reinforcing its position in growth markets
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ArticleStrawberry congress comes to Antwerp
Antwerp, in Belgium, is set to play host to the first International Strawberry Congress this coming September
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ArticleAgr! wins with Canaries bananas
The Spanish advertising agency won the main award in Valencia last week for its videos for Plátano de Canarias
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ArticleFrench retailers to moderate margins
At a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday, French retailers committed to moderating their margins during crises
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ArticleSarkozy seeks margin agreement
The French president is meeting with the industry today to forge a deal on reducing retailers' margins
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ArticleFNPF reveals doubts over margin ruling
The French federation of fruit producers has questioned the government's moves to ease the plight of growers
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Fairtrade on rise in Germany
Fairtrade consumption was up in Germany in 2009, thanks in part to the wider availability of such products
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ArticleSenegal markets tackle supply problem
As part of Plan REVA, the Senegalese authorities are setting up markets to increase the availability of affordable fresh produce
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ArticleOrganics marketing drive in UK
Organics have received good coverage in the UK press in the past month, as the EU decision on generic marketing funds approaches
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ArticleDole stresses green commitment
Dole has created an office of corporate responsibility and sustainability to highlight its environmental commitment
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ArticleLearning on the Farm founder dies
Nick Rebbeck, recently rewarded for his lifelong service to the organic movement, passed away last month