All France articles – Page 44
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ArticleMigrant killed by Eurotunnel train
Young boy is reportedly the 11th person to die close to Channel Tunnel during this summer’s migrant crisis
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ArticleLe Novablue est arrivé!
From the country that brings us Beaujolais comes a Gala apple with a twist: the red-robed Novablue with a very sweet taste
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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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ArticleFrench shallots arrive early
French grower-marketer Prince de Bretagne has announced the arrival of its new season shallot crop
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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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ArticleStrong start for French apples
French apple exporters are experiencing their strongest season start in many years thanks to clear markets and a weaker euro
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ArticleHeat may limit EU apple crop
French apple producers cast doubt on reliability of Prognosfruit European apple crop forecast, claiming summer heatwave may limit yields
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ArticleCalais ‘control’ centre to tackle migrant traffickers
Home Office has unveiled new plans designed to limit activity of illegal gangs smuggling migrants into Britain
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ArticleIndustry faces crisis if Calais drama drags on
Suppliers will face 'serious problems' if Calais disruption continues past summer and into main UK import window
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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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ArticleCOM targets Asia with apples
French fruit grower-shipper Cofruid'Oc Méditerranée (COM) is planning apple trials in Asia this season
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ArticleFresh produce excluded from Operation Stack
Vehicles carrying perishable produce can now travel straight directly to Port of Dover and Eurotunnel under new measures
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ArticleHauliers fined £4m for having migrants in their vehicles
More than 3,300 fines were issued by UK Border Force staff in 2014-15, up from 2,177 in 2013-14, according to BBC News
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ArticleBonduelle exceeds turnover goal
Salad and prepared food group records year of "strong growth" despite "demanding environment"
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VideoKent fruit packer 'finds woman and child in lorry'
Migrant stowaways, trodden fruit pallets and escalating order cancellations are now ‘weekly occurrence’, says distributor
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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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ArticleCameron announces emergency Calais measures
Extra sniffer dog and fencing will be sent to Calais as migrant crisis continues, with MoD land used for traffic relief in Kent
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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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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