All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 79
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ArticleMarinopoulos avoids collapse
The Greek retailer appears to have avoided collapse thanks to a last-minute deal from rival Sklaventis, which will be welcome news for Marinopoulos’s suppliers
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ArticleSCB joins race for women in Paris
Compagnie Fruitière has revealed its pride in becoming a partner of the women-only La Parisienne race through the French capital, where it will distribute its SCB bananas
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ArticleRussian smugglers upgrade dirt road
Resourceful smugglers of contraband EU fruit into Russia have improved a dirt road through the village of Klimenki to allow lorries to bypass customs
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ArticleUpro Nature taps Iranian promise
The new joint venture between Iran’s Upro Tarh Pouya Kish and Italian firm Nature aims to bring Iran’s agriculture sector into the modern era
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ArticleQuality falls in Russian stores
The ban on food imports from the EU and Turkey has resulted in a deterioration in the quality of fruit and vegetables available in Russian stores, says Morgan Stanley
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ArticleOlympic Fruit looks beyond Russia
The Dutch importer has welcomed the growing stability of the European market, as companies begin to cope better with the continuing Russian ban
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ArticleBonduelle opens doors to public
In an attempt to encourage young people to increase consumption, the French vegetables supplier is inviting the public to visit its factories
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ArticleRussian consumers favour markets
Over half of Russians have more faith in the quality of fresh produce sold in markets, as trust in large supermarket chains falls, says Nielsen
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ArticleEU food waste platform created
The European Commission has launched an EU platform on food waste prevention to help member states hit food waste targets
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ArticleNature & More launches Bug
Organic specialist Nature & More has introduced an interactive Bug wrapper to teach children about the importance of insects
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ArticleMore not always better, says VerDi
The Dutch importer’s focus is on avoiding oversupply, and the issues that accompany it, while continuing to explore new sources, not least Latin America’s rapidly rising star, Peru
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ArticleTotal Produce relies on expertise
Avocados, mangoes and limes are the new focus for the Dutch importer, whose specialisation in overseas fruit puts it in a strong position to develop these growing items
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ArticleHein Deprez calls for mixed approach
The Greenyard Foods executive chairman believes fresh, frozen and canned produce should be sold side by side in order to boost fruit and veg sales
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ArticleDubai airport reopens after crash
The professionalism of staff at Dubai International has been credited with the speedy reopening of the airport and the minimal impact on trade
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ArticleCarrefour predicts domestic turnaround
The French retail giant expects to see big improvements in domestic sales in the next two years, as it seeks to consolidate in China and Brazil
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ArticleConcerns over Bayer-Monsanto merger
Anti-trust legal experts have raised competition doubts about the proposed merger between Bayer and Monsanto
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ArticlePink Lady creates Chile role
The apple brand’s latest appointment illustrates Pink Lady’s intent on developing markets in South America
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ArticleLes Vergers Launay joins Pomanjou
French apple grower-marketer Pomanjou has acquired Les Vergers Launay as both companies seek out synergies
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ArticleNo reaction from Russia
Turkish losses continue to mount as a result of the ban from Russia, with Russian officials highlighting the need to support domestic production
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ArticleRussians miss Turkish tomatoes
Tomatoes are among a host of vegetables facing shortages in Russia, as importers struggle to replace Turkish volumes and quality