All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 96
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ArticleImports tumble in unstable Ukraine
The political instability currently afflicting Ukraine has led to a fall in imports of fruit and vegetables and a drop in consumption
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ArticleBee Friendly label launched in France
The new label, which encourages the cultivation of products in a way that protects pollinators, was unveiled at SIA in Paris
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ArticleSector 'untouched' by Crimean crisis
Despite widespread uncertainty across the Crimean Peninsula, one fresh produce says business continues 'as normal'
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ArticleDoors open for African fruit
Banana, citrus and avocado exporters in sub-Saharan Africa have received a shot in the arm after new research leads to a lifting of restrictions
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ArticleVal Nantais set to join Terrena
The French vegetable co-operative could become part of Terrena, as both groups seek synergies and new development opportunities
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ArticleCranfield research throws up surprises
A survey of UK suppliers into consumer buying habits casts doubt on the efficacy of price promotions on fruit and veg
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight focuses on bananas
The Make Bananas Fair campaign is at the centre of a host of actions planned for Fairtrade Fortnight, which commences today
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ArticleCarrefour launches new quality line
The focus is on local, sustainable, high-quality produce for Carrefour's new product line, Origine & Qualité
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ArticleWAPA reveals SH topfruit forecasts
Predictions for the new Southern Hemisphere apple and pear season have been announced by WAPA, with apple volumes expected to rise and pear volumes predicted to fall
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ArticleDole links up with Matanuska
A new long-term commercial deal between Dole and Matanuska Africa will see the former take on sales of Matanuska's Mozambique bananas
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ArticleBelOrta merges with Borgloon
A year since the creation of BelOrta by the fusion of Mechelse Veilingen and Coöbra, the Belgian auction has expanded once again
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ArticleCofruid'Oc merger just the start
The French co-operative's recent merger with Les Vergers Ensoleillés is only the beginning of its forward-looking strategy
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne airs Berlin plans
The French vegetable marketer will be present at Fruit Logistica with its whole network, as well as celeb chef Jean Imbert
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ArticlePink Lady maintains momentum
The apple brand has got off to a promising start to the campaign, despite falling apple consumption in France and Italy
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ArticleSuez development set to lift Egypt
Egypt plans to transform the Suez Canal into an international hub as it looks to revive the economy and create jobs
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ArticleCarrefour expands in Poland
The French retailer has acquired the RAST supermarket chain, which operates ten stores in Olsztyn
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ArticleTurkish fruit exports rise
Grapes and cherries lead the way, as Turkey records a major increase in exports for 2013
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ArticlePomona sells Les Crudettes
The French distributor is to offload its Les Crudettes packaged salad subsidiary to Laiterie Saint-Denis-de-l'Hotel
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ArticleStorms force change on Israeli tariffs
Israel's government has reacted to last month's severe storms by reducing or abolishing duties on various fresh products
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ArticleSave Our Soils celebrates first anniversary
The campaign to highlight the need for action to protect the world's soils is a year old, but just getting started, say organisers