All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 128
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Sainsbury's posts encouraging sales rise
The UK retailer has recorded a strong increase in sales for the second quarter, despite the "challenging" environment
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Growth forecast for UK shallots
UK shallots are expected to see further market growth, as their European rivals experience a decline
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FPC concerns over additional checks
The Fresh Produce Consortium fears additional checks on 'high risk' Egyptian products will have major ramifications
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Schools work to save UK apples
The Fruit-Full Schools programme has been set up to rescue the UK’s endangered orchards
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French ports forced to shut
Strike action against pension and port reform succeeded in closing down France's main commercial ports last weekend
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New CEO named for Bakkavör France
Giampaolo Schiratti has been appointed as the new CEO of fresh-cut specialist Bakkavör France
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France backs organic growth
The French minister of agriculture has pleased the country's organic sector by pumping a further €6m into the sector
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Rwanda welcomes investment
COLEACP and the Rwandan government are holding a workshop to promote investment in the country's horticulture sector
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Del Monte teams up with Budgens
The fresh produce giant has linked up with UK retailer Budgens to launch its new Naked Fruit pots
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Fairtrade sales are making progress
Fairtrade is growing in line with its goals despite the downturn, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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Israelis warned off avocados
Israeli consumers have been advised not to buy avocados, as unripe fruit arrives on markets ahead of the season
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Israeli ports handle 195,000 TEU
The port of Haifa continues to lead Ashdod in volumes handled, according to data released by Israel's ministry of transport
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Interfel educates French children
The French organisation will once again seek to educate kids about fruit and vegetables at next month's Kidexpo in Paris
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Kenyans eye opportunities in France
During a Kenyan delegation to Rungis, numerous opportunities were identified for Kenyan exports to the French market
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Algeria set for spud exports
The Algerian minister of agriculture has revealed that the country's potato farmers are now ready to export
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Apple prices expected to rise in France
Experts in France are anticipating an improvement in prices of apples this year, which, it is hoped, will halt the sector's downward spiral
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Independents rise in France
Although Carrefour has maintained its tight grip on the French market, independent retailers are gaining ground
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School fruit scheme grows up
The successful programme to boost fruit consumption in French schools is now set to be extended to older children
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UGPBAN and Dunkirk reinforce ties
The French West Indian banana growers' union and the French port of Dunkirk have finally signed a new charter
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Weather affects consumption in France
The changeable weather in France this summer has had a big impact on consumption of weather-sensitive products