All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 151
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French organic sales soar
As the seasonal organics drive continues, Agence Bio says that France saw sales of organic products increase by 25 per cent in 2008
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Supermarkets hit by farmers’ protests
Farmers throughout France have blocked supermarkets’ supply lines as a protest against ever-dwindling returns
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StePac launches new eco packaging
To meet its clients’ current requirements, Israeli packaging company StePac has launched a new line that is both economical and eco-friendly
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Intermarché targets city dwellers
French supermarket chain Intermarché has announced plans to open inner-city stores to reach a whole new clientele
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Grape pesticide row continues
The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report
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Port of Dunkirk attracts Chinese interest
Representatives from the Port of Dunkirk recently made a trip to China to make contacts and to attract investment in the port
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Tesco welcomes Thai exotics to its range
The UK supermarket chain today invited a Thai delegation to its flagship store to mark the beginning of its Thai exotics drive
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Agrexco’s lychees set to take off
The Israeli exporter is readying its first lychee exports, with airfreight seen as the means to maximise quality
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Iraq restricts vegetable imports
Iraq has temporarily banned imports of vegetables, according to the Guardian, but doubts remain about the viability of such a move
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Organic Fortnight focuses on value
Organic Fortnight returns to the UK in September and will concentrate on the role of organics during the credit crunch
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Zim reports Q1 losses
Israeli shipping firm Zim has announced losses for the first quarter due to a significant drop in cargo volumes
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French unions protest against retailers
Two unions in the south of France have called for a protest today against the policies of the supermarkets and hypermarkets
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Pear forecasts revealed at Interpera
The European pear forecasts were announced last week in Belgium, revealing good news for French producers
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Chiquita wins sustainability award
Chiquita has been awarded the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of its environmental and social initiatives
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Interfel sets peeling challenge
Interfel and the French Peeling Federation have come together to organise a peeling championship for this year’s Fraîch’Attitude
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Ahold sees sales rise
First quarter sales rose by 15 per cent at the Dutch retailer, although net income decreased by 25 per cent
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Zespri records growth in kiwifruit sales
Zespri has reported a rise in kiwifruit sales to week 21, despite tough selling conditions caused by the global economic crisis
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Palestinian farms targeted by Israeli troops
Palestinian farmers have recently seen whole farms destroyed by Israeli soldiers, according to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
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Schools in Catalonia go organic
Through the work of several local organisations, schools in Catalonia are starting to introduce organic and Fairtrade food to their canteens
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Flandria woks out in Belgium
Flandria has recommenced its wok demonstrations in Belgium in order to highlight the quality of the Belgian label