All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 112
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ArticleCarrefour downgrades forecast
The French retailer has forecast a fall in current operating income for 2011, having previously predicted an increase
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ArticleZim records smaller loss
Although the Israeli shipper recorded a second quarter loss of US$68m, it marks an improvement over the first quarter
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ArticleEmirates takes on new freighter
Emirates collaborates with Boeing for customised 777 Freighter to serve São Paulo in Brazil
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ArticleDutch veg struggles in France
The E.coli outbreak has caused a big drop in sales of Dutch vegetables in France in the first half of 2011
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ArticleDP World profits up
For the first half of the year, the Dubai port operator has recorded a significant increase in profit
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ArticleCameroon banana exports down
Although exports of Cameroonian bananas fell in 2010, value-wise it proved to be a successful year for exporters
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ArticleHail hits Belgian pears
A major hailstorm is feared to have caused serious damage to the pear crop in eastern Belgium
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ArticleRonald vs Sportacus
The fresh produce industry's answer to McDonald's clown figurehead could be the first step to emulating the marketing techniques employed by the fast food industry
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ArticleFrench stonefruit consumption tumbles
The early start to the season and the cool weather have led to a drop in consumption of peaches and nectarines in France
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ArticlePink Lady sponsors photo contest
The apple brand is sponsoring a UK photography award, exploiting synergies between its premium brand and beautiful images
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ArticleAnecoop promotes watermelons in France
The Spanish cooperative is promoting its pipless watermelon in France to stress the natural way it is produced
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ArticleJFC sees profits fall
The Russian importer has recorded a significant decrease in net profit for the first half of 2011
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ArticlePrices soar in Algeria
Fresh produce prices have increased markedly during Ramadan, but Algerian consumers have not reduced their spending
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ArticleSmuggling concerns Pakistani exporters
Reports of major fruit smuggling from Pakistan to Iran has caused anxieties on both sides
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ArticleDownturn discourages organic conversion
In the UK, farmers are shunning organic conversion as a result of the drop in demand during the economic crisis
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ArticleChiquita plans Greek push
Despite the economic crisis in Greece, Chiquita Hellas has decided to focus on marketing to stay ahead of its rivals
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ArticleFrench continue direct action
In the south of France, producers have emptied more lorry-loads of Spanish produce heading into the country
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ArticleCarrefour slump fuels break-up talk
Analysts believe Carrefour is heading towards the demerger of some of its assets, as shares hit 16-year lows
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ArticleBonduelle returns to growth
French fresh-cut specialist Bonduelle has recorded an increase in turnover for the full year 2010/11
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ArticleSalalah to start sea-air freight service
Oman's port of Salalah has announced plans to launch a sea-air freight service to compete with Dubai