All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 89
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ArticleRedder the better for French apricots
French apricots are expected to become redder over time, as studies show consumers prefer these over the traditional orange and yellow varieties
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ArticleTiko mayor rails against CDC
In Cameroon, the mayor of Tiko has hit out against the spraying practices of CDC and the company's treatment of its workers
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ArticleFrench topfruit gains US access
Following lengthy bilateral negotiations, French apples and pears are now permitted to enter the US, albeit under ultra-tight controls
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ArticleWAPA votes for new president
Representatives of the World Apple and Pear Association elected the ANPP's Daniel Sauvaitre as WAPA's new president
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ArticleSH anticipates topfruit growth
WAPA has released the forecasts for Southern Hemisphere apple and pear production, with both expected to rise by 5 per cent
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ArticleUASC expands in South America
Shipping line takes next step in South American expansion plan, strengthening relationship with local agency partner Ultramar
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ArticleGhana to grow vegetable exports
The Ghanaian government sees vegetables as the best way to diversify and boost the West African country's growing economy
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ArticleRussian retailers raise prices
Prices are up throughout Russia due to soaring inflation, but many grocery stores in Samara have been accused of taking advantage of consumers
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ArticleLebanese market gets revival
Merchants have welcomed the restoration of Souq al-Khoudar market, which was left in tatters after fierce fighting in Tripoli
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ArticleJordanian exports on the up
Fruit and vegetable exports from Jordan rose sharply last year, as the government seeks alternatives to war-torn Syria and Iraq
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ArticleDisease threatens European olives
Experts fear the spread of xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that is currently ravaging olive trees in the south of Italy
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ArticleTumbling rouble spells trouble
Russian imports have declined as a result of the falling value of the rouble, with consumers struggling to afford the rocketing produce prices
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ArticleInterfel whets appetites in Berlin
The creation of a new French restaurant in the French hall of Fruit Logistica offers exhibitors the chance to give their customers a very warm welcome
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ArticleTurkish exports to Russia drop
At the end of 2014, produce exports from Turkey to crisis-hit Russia nosedived, but exporters still enjoyed a fruitful year
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ArticleVietnam poised for import growth
CHANGING MARKETS: Vietnam could become a lucrative market for imported fresh fruit once the country recovers from recession and retailers take root
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ArticleGreece braced for uncertainty
This weekend’s elections in Greece are seen as pivotal for the country, with the need for change going head to head with the fear of instability
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ArticlePico plans major expansion
The Egyptian producer-exporter has announced an increase in grape and stonefruit production alongside plans for further development of its product portfolio
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ArticleTurkey targets Asia and Gulf
The recent focus on Asia from both Turkish exporters and the Turkish government shows the market’s growing importance, but the Middle East remains crucial
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ArticleFresh support to continue in 2015
Further emergency assistance has been promised by the European Commission as the Russian ban continues to bite
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ArticlePoland adjusting to Russian embargo
CHANGING MARKETS: The Russian ban has forced Polish exporters to look beyond their massive neighbour and seek alternative markets in Asia and the Gulf, as well as back home