All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 84
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ArticleFrench plums in good shape
Good weather conditions in France are responsible for a high-quality, high-yield plum crop this season
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ArticleMontauban storm hits apple crop
Last week’s severe storm in southwest France has been a blow to the region’s apple growers, but exporter Blue Whale has promised its support
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ArticleEU farmers protest in Brussels
Copa and Cogeca have called for action to support EU farmers during the Russian ban, and to redress the balance between growers and retailers
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ArticleDubai foresees major growth
Despite the Dubai market suffering from lower prices due to oversupply, Farzana Trading expects significant developments in the build-up to Expo 2020
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ArticleBanana exports to Iran get lift
Banana exporters in the Philippines are expecting an increase in volumes sent to Iran since the lifting of sanctions
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ArticleNew terminal for Jebel Ali port
The Dubai port is set for expansion in the build-up to Expo 2020, with a new container terminal expected to add 3.1m TEU to its capacity by 2018
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ArticleIran deal threatens US growers
Californian pistachio farmers, who have benefited from the sanctions against the world’s biggest producer, prepare for the return of their top rival
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ArticleTomra launches French website
The Norwegian provider of technological solutions and sorting machines has created a French version of its website to reach new customers
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ArticleCritics question U-turn on ban
The UK government’s decision to introduce a partial lifting of the ban on neonicotinoids has come under renewed criticism
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ArticleRussia publicly enforces ban
Steamrollers and tractors were used to destroy produce that had entered the country in contravention of the ban
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ArticleSuez expansion lowers waiting times
Egypt’s expansion of the Suez canal will please shippers, but critics raise dire need for investment in Nile Delta
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ArticleFrench drive outlets gain ground
A total of 205 drive, or click-and-collect, stores have opened up in France so far this year, as online retailing wins popularity
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ArticleSettlers burn Palestinian olive trees
Israeli settlers have continued to target Palestinian olive groves, a vital part of the economy for the occupied territories
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ArticleFrais d’Ici stresses the local
A second Frais d’Ici grocery outlet is to open in France in the autumn, offering an alternative to the traditional supermarket
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ArticleCarrefour outdoes forecasts
The French retailer announced stronger first-half results than anticipated, thanks to positive performances in Europe and Latin America
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ArticleChaos continues in Calais and beyond
Migrants again stormed the Eurotunnel between France and the UK this week, causing major delays and adding to transport woes throughout France
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ArticleFlorette offers ‘Bags of Insight’
The bagged salad specialist has introduced its new ‘Bags of Insight’ infographic to communicate about consumer buying habits
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ArticleFrench farmers protest unfair prices
Lorries bringing cheaper imports of fresh produce into France have been stopped by French farmers angry at unfair price competition
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ArticleFrance gets behind bioplastics
A law on energy transition and green growth has just been passed in France that strongly promotes the use of bioplastics in packaging.