All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 116
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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
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ArticleWaitrose enjoys sales increase
The UK retail chain has recorded impressive results for the first half of the year, despite curbed consumer spending
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ArticleLAVA expects August pepper peak
The Flandria auction association in Belgium anticipates plentiful supplies of peppers until October
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ArticleFairtrade Ramadan launched in UK
A new campaign in the UK aims to encourage Muslims to buy Fairtrade products during Ramadan
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ArticleGrapes crucial to green Morocco
At Morocco's annual grape festival, the minister of agriculture stressed the importance of grape production for the Green Morocco Plan
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ArticleOutdoor sales continue in France
The French government agreed to further outdoor sales last weekend to help growers cope with the current crisis
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ArticleSpain responds to French direct action
Following the destruction in France of a lorry-load of Spanish produce, Spain demands that steps be taken
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ArticleCasino reports strong growth
For the second quarter, the French retailer has recorded faster growth, thanks to improvements both at home and abroad
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ArticleMorley joins Soil Assocication Certification
In the UK, Soil Association Certification has hired Dr Phil Morley to help maintain the integrity of the organic sector
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ArticlePink Lady enjoys consistent growth
Results of the 2010/11 campaign demonstrate “maturity” and “consistency” of the Pink Lady apple brand in the European market
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ArticleDutch tomatoes bare all
Courtesy of Eosta's Nature & More scheme, consumers are now able to go online to find out information and talk to the grower
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ArticleShares tumble at Carrefour
The French retailer's plans for a merger in Brazil have collapsed, causing the group's share price to plummet
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ArticleFedepom chooses new president
The trade union for French potatoes has seen a number of personnel changes, including the appointment of a new president