All France articles – Page 110
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ArticleFrench fancy it
After a 2003 growing season described by one producer as “a major nightmare”, the picture is looking far better for French apple growers this year. A new source of competition could be just around the corner, however, reports Tony Leighton.
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ArticleFrench on form
French cherry producers are striving to make inroads into the UK market. Buoyed by favourable growing conditions, producers are confident of a return to form in 2004, while efforts are being increased to improve existing varieties and create new ones. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSummer of success on French horizon
The heat is on for French fruit. Despite expectations for a bountiful summer season across the varied product range, growers and exporters will have to contend with strong European competition as well as the effects of increasing costs of labour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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The NFU and French farming union join forces
The NFU president Tim Bennett met with the French farming union president, Jean-Michel Lemetayeur, to discuss topics of interest shared by both countries.
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French get environment-friendly
Seven major French fruit operators joined together to demonstrate their commitment to better agricultural practices and responsibility towards the environment.
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French fancy for convenience lines
Sopexa shows its convenient lines off to Fruit Logistica visitors.
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40 years of French pioneering
I must admit to a degree of nostalgia when as a guest of Sopexa, I enjoyed their 40th birthday celebrations last week. It
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Manac'h receives French merit
Catherine Manac'h was awarded the Officier du Mérite Agricole distinction by the French government, as part of Sopexa's 40th anniversary celebrations.
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ArticleFrench apple stocks low
The warm summer in 2003 and quality problems mean French apple stocks are low for the time of year.
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ArticleFrench Garden's £1million success
KG Fruits has commended The French Garden Ltd after the company passed £1 million mark in sales of its soft fruit this year.
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ArticleCo-op launches innovative French/English apple campaign
The Co-op has introduced promotional packs of French apples into its stores, encouraging shoppers to buy British next time.
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French apples used to promote English sales
The Co-op is to put vouchers in French apple bags, encouraging consumers to buy UK apples on their next visit.
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ArticleFrench shape up to changing consumer
French producers have worked hard to keep up with changing preferences for apples, and as younger consumers demand more from their produce, there are new opportunities to explore. From now on the spotlight will be firmly fixed on the marketing challenges as French apples aim to increase their export presence. Emma Hardy reports.
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France announces grubbing plans
The French ministry of agriculture has issued details of a grubbing scheme for top and stone fruit trees which should see ageing orchards reduced by 10 per cent to be replaced by more market-oriented cultivars.
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France adores Zespri d'Or
New Zealand kiwifruit producer and exporter Zespri has entered a new phase of its 12-month supply strategy signing a deal with a French producer to grow Zespri Gold in south-west France.
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France reveals Initial
Researchers in France have name a new apple variety, Initial developed in Angers, according to French press reports.
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France claws back apple share
Exports of apples from France have been making up for lost time on the UK market.