All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 152
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ArticleNew apple varieties a priority
With Belgian apple volumes expected to be down this season, LAVA’s Luc Vanoirbeek has recommended a focus on new varieties
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ArticleUK body warns against lifting ban
The Soil Association has warned the government against withdrawing its ban on the pesticide aminopyralid
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ArticleInquiry into Norwegian supermarkets
Norwegian supermarket chains face an inquiry into their margins, as food prices in the country remain high and producers struggle
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ArticleImports anger French apple growers
At the start of the French apple season, producers continue to be frustrated by imports from South America and elsewhere
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ArticleAuthorities discussing French crisis
As France’s fruit and vegetables sector continues to suffer its worst crisis for many years, proposals are currently being thrashed out to try to tackle the problem
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ArticleCarrefour prepares promotional push
Despite disappointing results, Carrefour intends to launch a big marketing campaign to mark its 50th anniversary
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ArticleSaudi imports set to rise
Imports of agricultural products are forecast to rise this year in Saudi Arabia, says Business Intelligence Middle East
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ArticleAlsace’s growers continue to suffer
Fruit and vegetable production is shifting across the Rhine River, according to Alsace’s beleaguered growers
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ArticleAlbert Cross lands Hollywood face
The Scottish potato producer has unveiled Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross as the new face of Rooster potatoes
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ArticleProtesters take to streets in Lyon
Farmers in Lyon were protesting yesterday at falling revenues and foreign competition, with further demonstrations planned
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ArticleSevere drought hits Iraq
Iraq’s agriculture sector, devastated by six years of war and occupation, now faces severe drought problems
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ArticleConsumption expected to soar in Bahrain
A forecast boost in consumption in Bahrain in the next four years is attracting investors to the Middle Eastern country
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ArticleFrench producers urged to export
The French government has stated its intention to help French producers export their products through a credit insurance system
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ArticleAgrexco to double pomegranate exports
The Israeli exporter says it expects to export 6,500 tonnes of Carmel-branded pomegranates this season
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ArticleInterfel reveals plans for autumn campaign
The French organisation has announced that it will invest in TV advertising this autumn, as well as focusing more on young workers
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ArticleSummer prices tumble across France
Figures produced by Familles Rurales reveal the extent to which prices have sunk in France this year, to the frustration of producers
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ArticleTalking Heads | Vitor Fonseca
Vitor Fonseca, the managing director of Portuguese fresh produce importer-distributor Ferreira da Silva, talks to Fruitnet.com about his career in the industry
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ArticleMTEX readies its Medjoul dates
Israeli exporter MTEX has revealed that its first load of new- season Medjoul dates will hit Europe shortly
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ArticleFrench see success from special sales
Sales organised to cope with the drop in spending amongst French consumers hailed as success by Interfel
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ArticleAgrexco’s new-season dates come early
Israeli company Agrexco has revealed it is expecting an early start to its new date export campaign this year