All France articles – Page 9
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ArticleExtreme weather set to cut European topfruit crop
Drought conditions in Europe are expected to slash apple and pear volumes this season, with squeezed growers hoping for better prices as a result
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PodcastsFruitbox 85 · Dominik Wozniak and Philippe Binard, WAPA
Chris discusses the European apple and pear forecasts that were recently released at Prognosfruit in Serbia
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ArticleReasons for optimism despite challenges, say topfruit experts
A lengthy list of challenges is a concern for all in the apple and pear business, but WAPA representatives speaking from Prognosfruit 2022 in Belgrade highlighted the sector’s continued positivity
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ArticleForecasts predict rise in European apple and pear production
At this week’s Prognosfruit conference, experts discussed the outlook for the 2022/23 topfruit season in Europe, with apple and pear production expected to grow by 1 per cent and 20 per cent respectively
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ArticleOrsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
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ArticleFNSEA promotes farming at women’s Tour de France
France’s main farming union, the FNSEA, is supporting the first women’s Tour de France to raise awareness of agricultural professions
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ArticleEU peach and nectarine consumption to rise
EC Agricultural Market Outlook forecasts growth in production this year as well as higher imports from non-EU suppliers
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ArticleFrance and Belgium feel the heat
Producers in western Europe have once again had to contend with soaring summer temperatures, with likely impacts on the apple, pear, potato and vegetable markets
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VideoMore room for growth in French market for avocados
Key players from France’s avocado trade explain how the country can continue to lead the way in terms of sales per capita
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ArticlePink Lady “remains dynamic” in Europe
Market share grows in key countries despite a declining European apple market
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ArticleInterpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector
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ArticleHoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleProNatura launches Plaisirs du Verger organic stonefruit
Organic peaches and nectarines under the new Plaisirs du Verger brand created by ProNatura and Organic Alliance are picked ripe to maximise their flavour
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ArticlePositive 2022/23 season expected for prunes
José Tomás Quezada of Pacific Nut Company Chiles says the industry looks healthy with a “good supply-demand relationship”
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ArticleUneven comeback expected for European stonefruit
Following a 2021 campaign disrupted by climatic issues, much of Europe expects to see peach and nectarine volumes recover this year
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ArticleAlanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
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AnalysisAvocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
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ArticleNon-EU fresh produce imports climb in Spain
Fepex has reported that overall Spanish imports increased by 4 per cent in January-February
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ArticleAzura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions